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Man of Steel: A Tale of Two Fathers

You may not believe this, but I do more than just review movies and write eccentric “Movie Monday” blogs. No, I’m also a father and,

1984′ Sales Surge After NSA Storm

In 1949, English writer George Orwell’s dystopian take on a futuristic, totalitarian, always-watching government in 1984 ushered the phrase Big Brother into the popular lexicon.

Unreal Reality Television (Courtesy PBS)

If you happen to think that reality TV has pushed things to ridiculous extremes, you’re not alone. I’m certainly with you. And, guess what? So

I (Broken Heart) TV

I like TV. As a medium, I think it has quite a bit to offer that movies don’t, in fact. Movies, after all, have to

Movie Monday: The Purge

The crew from the Fast & Furious franchise have some pretty nifty wheels, no question. But no amount of nitro-fueled, turbo-charged, high-octane horsepower could help

When Young Stars Go Off the Rails

Miley Cyrus is back in the news this week, promoting her controversial new song “We Can’t Stop.” You can read my review here. Suffice it

Desperately Seeking Stone Presidents

You wouldn’t think Mount Rushmore would be that hard to find. First, it’s a mountain. By definition, they tend to stick up out of the

Fake News: Much More Funny Than Real News

This is your life on news: “Jennifer Love Hewitt is pregnant!” “Late-night mocks Douglas sex story.” “It’s ‘all awesome’ for ‘Pacific Rim’ writer.” “Kim Kardashian

The All-in-One Matrix

The Xbox One is a-comin’. This latest-gen gaming console is scheduled to officially hit the store shelves sometime this fall. And now that the media

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