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Nothing unites Americans in quite the same way as standing around the water cooler, saying, “Did you see Lost last night? That was so cool.” Or debating whether Adam Sandler can actually, you know, act. (Our conclusion: not much.)


Film: The Godfather

Posted by on Jun 21, 2009 in Film | 2 comments

Can you imagine anyone playing the part of Don Corleone other than Marlon Brando? Well, here are some of the people who wanted the part:...

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TV Show: The Cosby Show

Posted by on Jun 20, 2009 in TV Show | 1 comment

It’s Father’s Day, and it’s not easy for dads to find a good role model on television these days. However there is one...

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Actor: Cary Grant

Posted by on Jun 16, 2009 in Actor | 2 comments

Simply, he was Mr. Suave. What man wouldn’t want his good looks, his sophistication, his way with women? Cary Grant had it all. When...

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Film: Field of Dreams

Posted by on Jun 13, 2009 in Film | Comments Off on Film: Field of Dreams

“If you build it, he will come.” One of the most memorable lines in all of movie history, it’s what everyone knows about...

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TV Show: Twin Peaks

Posted by on Jun 11, 2009 in TV Show | 1 comment

David Lynch is a frightening, obsessed, brilliant, self-indulgent, visionary director. He could create a television series as amazing as...

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Actor: Tom Hanks

Posted by on Jun 8, 2009 in Actor | 4 comments

What can’t Tom Hanks do? He’s acted in some of the most highly acclaimed films of recent years (Philadelphia…Saving...

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Film: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Posted by on Jun 5, 2009 in Film | 1 comment

It’s perhaps the most quotable movie of all time. Fabulous writing, outstanding music. But, rather than use this post to talk about...

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Actor: Carol Burnett

Posted by on May 29, 2009 in TV Show | Comments Off on Actor: Carol Burnett

How’s this for a Saturday night TV lineup? On CBS in 1973 you’d see: All in the Family, M*A*S*H, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart,...

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Film: The Best Years of Our Lives

Posted by on May 25, 2009 in Film | 1 comment

It’s amazing that this movie was made in 1946. It’s remarkable that the country could face such subject matter so soon...

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Film: To Kill a Mockingbird

Posted by on May 21, 2009 in Film | 4 comments

With this entry in the list, I celebrate both a book and a movie. Both have moved so many people, affected so many lives. And the movie was...

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