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Contributor: Bob Smithouser

The Omega Code

What if the Bible actually contained strains of embedded code that could be deciphered by a sophisticated computer program, thereby revealing the whole of human history?

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The Medallion

While not a particularly good movie, this Jackie Chan kung-fu vehicle is a more than responsible PG-13.

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Life Lessons from Middle-Earth

When I reflect on my nearly 20 years at Plugged In, one of my most memorable experiences has been interviewing the Lord of the Rings cast. I asked, “While working on these films, did you learn a life lesson that would be valuable for teenagers today?” …

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Batman & Robin

The bat is back—and this time with his crime-fighting sidekick.

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

A love story in reverse, written by Charlie Kaufman, best known for his work on the offbeat films “Being John Malkovich” and “Adaptation.”

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Dr. Dolittle 2

Eddie Murphy reprises his role as the famous physician who can chat with chimps, dialogue with dogs and counsel chameleons.

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Happy Gilmore

This time, he’s a violent, profane, skirt-chasing hockey player trying to earn money as a golf pro.

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Is Decency Human Nature?

Director John Lee Hancock has a way with inspirational, people-driven sports movies. The Rookie. The Blind Side. Great stuff. I had a chance to chat with him recently, and we discussed those hits, Hollywood’s view of sports flicks, Sandra Bullock’s Osc …

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My World 2.0

Months after his debut EP made him an instant teen-pop idol, Justin Bieber returns with a full-length disc that suggests he’s likely to follow in the sensual footsteps of another Justin: Timberlake.

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American Pie 2

Aside from a case of mistaken identity involving a trombone recital, just about every scene and line of dialogue in this corrupt movie relates to satisfying overactive libidos.

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Signs

It’s been six months since Graham Hess lost his wife to a freak accident. But that’s not all he lost that fateful night.

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Wicker Park

A young man puts life on hold to pursue an elusive love in this romantic thriller.

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Oscar Categories I’d Like to See

If you tune in for this year’s Academy Awards telecast, listen for the phrase in ceremonies held earlier.  Simple words rich with meaning.  For starters, this is a warning.  It says, “The following awards categories were deemed too much …

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There’s Something About Mary

These nauseating, R-rated shenanigans don’t just push the envelope, they crumple it up and set it on fire.

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Quiz-Show

During the ’50s, TV quiz shows ruled the airwaves. But in 1959, a scandal erupted that challenged the integrity of the entire genre.

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