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The Best of Jennifer Jones

2009-12-19T14:50:00.006-05:00

Jennifer Jones passed away today capping off a year that saw the passing of many icons. I'm sure when all is said and done Jennifer Jones will be overshadowed by the likes of Michael Jackson, Bea...

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Worst Bravo Hostess - You Decide

2008-04-04T01:00:00.004-04:00

Ha, like anyone actually reads this blog.

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Step It Up & Dance

2008-04-04T00:53:00.004-04:00

Why the hell is Elizabeth Berkley hosting this show? And why does she look like a waxy, orange Barbie? And how does she still have a career? Really, I can't past this to watch the show. Look at...

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'John Adams' is Boring

2008-03-30T23:56:00.003-04:00

This is the fourth episode of the HBO mini-series and I just can't take it anymore. I've been open to the series -- everyone said the book was brilliant and I'm such a fan of Laura Linney and Paul...

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Should TV Viewers Go On Strike?

2008-01-02T12:05:00.000-05:00

Today all the nighttime shows -- Conan, The Daily Show, Colbert Report, etc. -- come back on tonight without their writers. I'm thrilled that I get new episodes of The Daily Show & Colbert...

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The Complete Jane Austen

2007-12-30T09:00:00.000-05:00

How much do you love PBS? Come on, you know you love it -- from when you were a wee little babe watching Sesame Street to today when it brings you the brilliant programming that is 'The Complete...

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5 Reasons Why Angie Harmon is the Sexiest Woman on TV

2007-12-27T14:46:00.000-05:00

Angie Harmon has been robbed - TWICE! First AOL named their 50 Sexiest Women -- EVER! and there was no Angie Harmon. There was a lot of uproar about the list, including the number one pick Pam...

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Long Live the '90s!

2007-12-26T12:17:00.001-05:00

Has anyone else noticed that this decade is back in a big way? First, there was a Spice Girls reunion. Then, there was VH1's Top Songs of the '90s. Now, there's a new album from Boys II Men. I'm...

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Cloverfield Trailer

2007-12-21T11:13:00.000-05:00

I know this has been around for a while, but it's probably one of the best movie teases since Jaws. The idea that we don't know what the monster is, but we can see it's destruction. It's like what...

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Clash of the Choirs vs. Duel

2007-12-17T22:03:00.000-05:00

This showdown of special edition series was no contest. On one channel you had a well manicured sportscaster refereeing a game show whose set looks suspiciously like 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'. ...

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Not so shocking reality moments

2007-12-13T14:08:00.000-05:00

I have never been the world's biggest reality show fan, but there are a few that I follow religiously. Two of my favorites are America's Next Top Model and Project Runway have always been fun, but...

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Finally a Good "Grey's Anatomy"

2007-12-11T11:53:00.000-05:00

Much has been said about the disastorous pairing of George and Izzie, but they are not totally to blame for this fall's lackluster season. After all, Meredith still can't make a decision, Bailey has...

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'Heroes' is the new 'O.C.'

2007-12-06T11:35:00.000-05:00

I had many emotions Monday night watching the "fall finale" of Heroes -- boredom, anger, um, bordeom -- but after it was all over I was struck by one thought. Heroes is the new O.C.. All TV junkies...

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Tin Man

2007-12-05T07:36:00.000-05:00

What an utter disappointment this miniseries has been . . . I know a lot of people have already written about how terrible these past three nights have been, but unlike those people I actually like...

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Daytime TV: Curse or Blessing?

2007-11-15T23:21:00.000-05:00

I'm really not sure anymore whether Daytime TV is a gift from God or sent from the Devil himself. Being out of work has been an eye-opening experience for me, mostly because I can't believe how much...

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The Darjeeling Limited

2007-11-14T11:59:00.000-05:00

I might be crazy, but I am a Wes Anderson fan. It's the cute little details that I love discovering in his films (like the framed drawing of underwear in The Royal Tenenbaums), which often make him...

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Fall finales

2007-11-13T12:04:00.000-05:00

Fox spent last week eagerly hyping its "fall finale" of Prison Break. As the writer's strike continues to cause ripples throughout the world of scripted television, this could look like a blessing. ...

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cheers and jeers

2007-11-08T13:01:00.000-05:00

Awesome! Someone else out there agrees about the desperate shilling of both NBC and Jerry Seinfeld. Woo hoo TV Guide!

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The Writer's Strike

2007-11-06T10:23:00.000-05:00

Unless you work or follow entertainment media, you might not have noticed that the writers went on strike. For everyone dealing with this "tragedy" I've got good news and bad news. Good News - No...

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Where have all the trick or treaters gone?

2007-10-31T17:28:00.000-04:00

I've been home all day waiting for cute little kids in costumes and I've gotten nothing! I live in a development. When I was kid lazy parents used to drive their kids here. Boo. What the hell do...

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Bee TV

2007-10-22T22:54:00.000-04:00

All right Jerry. We get it. You have a movie coming out. Really, did Dreamworks think this movie needed mini comedy spots starring Jerry Seinfeld on NBC for over a month? What animated movie...

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Danny Houston is one scary vampire

2007-10-21T22:58:00.000-04:00

Seriously where did this guy come from? I know he's acting royalty but it's like he burst onto the scene a few years ago and he's just totally intense. In 30 Days of Night he was like Bela Lugosi...

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Katie Holmes Not Pregnant?

2005-12-14T15:01:00.000-05:00

That's according to this site: http://conversationsfamouspeople.blogspot.com/ I don't know . . . seems a little extreme to protect a sham? Then again, I'm not famous so what do I know.

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Wendy Wasserstein gravely ill

2005-12-05T10:58:00.000-05:00

She is the pioneer of chick lit. Chick lit with a purpose. Are we too smart? Too independent? Why are women who are suppossed to have it all always end up alone? She's one of the reasons people...

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Why Are Deer Attacking People?

2005-11-01T10:12:00.000-05:00

That's the most brilliant headline I've ever seen. Apparantly male deer are starting to attack people and pets. Awww yeah. Bambi is kicking ass and taking names. Read the story on ABCNews.com.

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