| Starring Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Dustin Hoffman, et al Rated R, 97 minutesConrad Brean (De Niro) is a master strategist for the president – finding ways to divert media attention from the commander-in-chief’s major foibles. Just days before election night, news of a sex scandal breaks, threatening the president’s try for a second term. Conrad decides to stage a full-fledged war to get it out of the headlines. Enlisting the help of major Hollywood producer Stanley Motss (Hoffman), America locks horns with who-cares-what-country on the soundstages of Tinseltown. Challenging candidate Senator Neal makes it hard for the team to just march back to Oval Office; so the lies get even more twisted. ( It’s okay, he’s not dead. *gunshot* Uh, strike that.Collapse ) - Keywords:barry_levinson, craig_t_nelson, david_koechner, denis_leary, dustin_hoffman, harland_williams, john_michael_higgins, kirsten_dunst, movies, robert_de_niro, william_h._macy, woody_harrelson
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| A friend of mine recently stated that he does not care for most comedies because he always sees the punchline coming. In order for him to enjoy a comedy, he must be surprised by the joke. In that case, I truly believe that he would LOVE The Brothers Solomon. The titular brothers, John (Will Arnett, Arrested Development) and Dean (Will Forte, Saturday Night Live), were raised by their father (Lee Majors, The Six Million Dollar Man, of course) in the Arctic, having moved there on a whim after the death of their mother. As a result of their isolation, their social skills leave much to be desired. This proves to be a problem when it comes to dating. When their father falls into a coma, after expressing a desire for grandchildren, the brothers surmise that the only way to save him is to become fathers themselves. But how?! Cue the socially awkward hyjinks! ( Read onCollapse ) |
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| I used to think that the hardest reviews to write were those for films that I really loved. There are, it seems, far fewer interesting ways to say you love a film than to say it stinks. As Harvey Danger says, "Happiness writes white". It turns out that there is a harder review to write: Those for films that are just OK. Will Farrell's new period-piece sports comedy, Semi-Pro, is just that. ( Read MoreCollapse ) |
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| The Office Season Three Starring: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak Series Creators: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, developed by Greg Daniels ( The review, with spoilers from earlier seasons... Collapse )- Keywords:david_denman, david_koechner, ed_helms, harold_ramis, j.j._abrams, jenna_fischer, john_krasinski, joss_whedon, rainn_wilson, ricky_gervais, steve_carell, the_office, tv
- Mood:good
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| Starring Thomas Lennon, Carlos Alazraqui, Cedric Yarbrough, Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney, Niecy Nash, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Patton Oswalt, et al Rated R, 84 minutesI grew up on the MTV that aired “The State” and watched the first season and a half of “Reno 911” with attention. I know that these are some funny people, who more often than not, do funny things. I was a bit nervous going to this movie though, as the TV show it’s based on is largely improvised. Some episodes or bits will feel really forced, almost in need of a pity laugh because of the apparent effort from the players. ( Hey assholes, I got some new assholes to join your suckfest!Collapse ) |
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| The Office Season Two Starring: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak Series Creators: Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, developed by Greg Daniels ( The review...Collapse ) |
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| I saw Talladega Nights on the weekend. Let me start by saying I am not a huge Will Ferrell fan. I mean when he is not the star he is great but when he has to carry a movie I find him a bit annoying. ( Read more...Collapse )- Keywords:amy_adams, andy_richter, david_koechner, gary_cole, jane_lynch, john_c._reilly, michael_clarke_duncan, molly_shannon, movies, sacha_baron_cohen, will_ferrell
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| Starring Norm MacDonald, Artie Lange, et al Rated PG-13, 82 minutesI’m a fan of Norm MacDonald’s. I ranked him #1 on my Top Five Weekend Update Anchors. As a kid, I was mad they replaced Kevin Nealon, but when I grew up and watched the reruns, I was howling at Norm’s “Update.” He’s got a lot of the same qualities I appreciate in David Letterman – his style of delivery and bluntness therein makes some really simple, stupid jokes very, very funny. So this movie was a natural view for me, and as I’m sure you can guess, I think it’s pretty underappreciated. ( I've never seen so many dead hookers in my life!Collapse ) |
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| THANK YOU FOR SMOKING (2005) Directed by Jason Reitman Written by Jason Reitman, based on the novel by Christopher Buckley Starring Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliot, Katie Holmes, David Koechner, William H. Macy and Rob Lowe ( Review of 'Thank You For Smoking'Collapse )- Keywords:aaron_eckhart, adam_brody, cameron_bright, david_koechner, j.k._simmons, katie_holmes, maria_bello, movies, rob_lowe, robert_duvall, sam_elliott, todd_louiso, william_h._macy
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| Thank You For Smoking (2006)Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Adam Brody, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, David Koechner, Rob Lowe, William H. Macy, J.K. Simmons, Robert Duvall Directed by: Jason Reitman ( The review...Collapse )- Keywords:aaron_eckhart, adam_brody, cameron_bright, david_koechner, j.k._simmons, katie_holmes, maria_bello, movies, rob_lowe, robert_duvall, sam_elliott, todd_louiso, william_h._macy
- Mood:content
 - Sites and Sounds:Moneen- The Red Tree; Morrissey- Ringleader of the Tormentor
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- Mood:cold
 - Sites and Sounds:Foo Fighters - New Way Home
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| The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)Starring: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks Directed by: Judd Apatow ( The review...Collapse )- Keywords:carla_gallo, catherine_keener, david_koechner, elizabeth_banks, jane_lynch, jonah_hill, judd_apatow, leslie_mann, loudon_wainwright, movies, paul_rudd, romany_malco, seth_rogen, steve_carell
- Mood:relaxed
 - Sites and Sounds:The Stills- Logic Will Break Your Heart LP
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