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Give Us Our Uncomplicated Heroes, Hollywood!
Yesterday, I wrote about the spectacular implosion of King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Director Guy Ritchie was given $175 million to make a blockbuster
Guardians Flies, Arthur Sinks Like a Stone
Well, that didn’t take long. Summer starts early in Hollywood—the first week of May, generally. That’s when movie studios start pushing what they hope to
How Do I Say No to a Movie My Kids Want to See?
We live in a culture of yes. If something makes you feel good, our permissive society encourages, then go for it. No limits. No right,
Culture Clips: Emma Watson, Post-Gender Awards Darling
MTV has savvily generated awards-show headlines for nearly 35 years now. This year was no different at network’s annual movie (and this year for the
You Want WHAT for Your Birthday Party?
We all know that poop ain’t pleasant. That’s why we hold our noses and give it lots of generally negative names such as “defecation,” “excrement,”
Ginormous Win for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
It wasn’t even close. OK, so it wasn’t exactly a surprise that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 found a wormhole to the top of
From May the Fourth to the Gospel
It was pretty festive in the Holz household this morning. After all, it’s May 4. What’s so special about that, you ask? Well, some years
Culture Clips: Revenge of the Books
It wasn’t that long ago that the much-ballyhooed advent of e-books triggered fretting and nail-biting regarding the future of the printed variety. Would people still
“… In Sickness and In Health, Even When the Batteries Expire in the Clicker …”
Want to find a faithful soulmate? Check and see if they watch HGTV. Hey, I’m not the one saying that. As a Plugged In reviewer,
Fate Flies To Third First-place Finish
The box office collectively throttled back a bit this weekend, with no film earning more than $20 million. But even so, the movie industry is
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