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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: Chinatown

Posted by on Aug 30, 2011 in Featured, Film | Comments Off on Film: Chinatown

I love film noir. Give me a good black and white mystery from the 1940s, maybe written by Raymond Chandler, with a tough private eye and a...

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Actor: Will Ferrell

Posted by on Aug 25, 2011 in Actor, Featured | Comments Off on Actor: Will Ferrell

I don’t think anyone will be comparing Will Ferrell’s acting ability with, say, Robert DeNiro anytime soon. I hope they never...

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TV Show: Bonanza

Posted by on Aug 10, 2011 in TV Show | Comments Off on TV Show: Bonanza

First, let me say that if this show took place today, Ben Cartwright would probably be the subject of an investigation on Dateline. Three...

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Actress: Lucille Ball

Posted by on Aug 7, 2011 in Actor | Comments Off on Actress: Lucille Ball

I love Lucy. Everybody loves Lucy. With her husband Desi Arnaz, she virtually invented the situation comedy, a genre that has thrived on...

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Film: 12 Angry Men

Posted by on Aug 1, 2011 in Film | Comments Off on Film: 12 Angry Men

It’s not a good thing to feel claustrophobic during a movie. And except for a couple of brief scenes at beginning and end, the...

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Person: Bill Cosby

Posted by on Jul 25, 2011 in Actor | 1 comment

Which Bill Cosby do you like best? Maybe the stand-up comedian, who broke ground with memories of his childhood – Rudy, Mushmouth,...

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TV Show: The Office

Posted by on Jul 17, 2011 in TV Show | Comments Off on TV Show: The Office

Adapted from the original British series, the American version of The Office is no less brilliant. Though it’s lost some of its...

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Film: From Here to Eternity

Posted by on Jul 14, 2011 in Film | Comments Off on Film: From Here to Eternity

What does it take for a movie to rise above an enjoyable diversion for a couple of hours and achieve status as a classic? A great story, of...

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Actor: Kevin Costner

Posted by on Jul 7, 2011 in Actor | Comments Off on Actor: Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner is the greatest sports movie actor of all time. Now, that in itself may not be enough to secure a place on a list like this....

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Actress: Doris Day

Posted by on Jun 30, 2011 in Actor | 2 comments

Here’s a fact that may surprise you. I admit, I was completely shocked: Doris Day is the number one female box office star of all...

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