Connie Wilson
Connie Wilson has written for five newspapers and taught writing at six Iowa/Illinois colleges. She has published nine books and lives in the Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities and in Chicago. www.weeklywilson.com; www.ConnieCWilson.com
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University of Iowa (Journalism/English); Western Illinois University (MS); Berkeley; Northern Illinois University; University of Chicago (MS + 30)
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The Rolling Stones Play Chicago's United Center on May 28, 2013, While Bad Weather Strikes AreaThe Rolling Stones delivered the first of 3 concerts celebrating 50 years of musical hits at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on May 28, 2013 at 8 p.m. -
CraftCrawl in Chicago's River North on May 18, 2013 Draws Huge CrowdA Chicago River North Pub Crawl (CraftCrawl) offered participants the chance to win a Celebrity Lines cruise while sampling specially-priced drinks at 10 venues within 6 blocks of one another on May 18th, 2013. -
Buddy Guy's 'Legends' Club in Chicago is Scene of Finals for Essence Music Awards on May 13, 2013Five contestants sang at Buddy Guy's Legends Club in Chicago on May 13, 2013, to win a spot at the national Essence music event in New Orleans in July.Contestants, culled from thousands, came from Minneapolis, Chicago, Columbus, St. Louis and Detroit. -
Adrian McKinty: Best Irish Crime Novelist of His GenerationAn original interview with Northern Ireland crime writer Adrian McKinty on the occasion of the publication of the second in his The Troubles Trilogy. McKinty is a true find for the reader of Irish crime novels. -
Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper Star in 'The Place Beyond the Pines'Ryan Gosling is a carnival motorcycle rider who turns to robbing banks to support his young son. Bradley Cooper is the cop who stops him. Honor, fatherhood and morality are examined in an action-packed thriller.
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Rock River Flooding in Illinois Sets Record; Mississippi River Flood is 13th WorstThe Rock and Mississippi Rivers in the IA/IL Quad Cities are both flooding and a flash flood complicated matters for local residents. The Mississippi flood comes in 13th on the All-Time flood list, while the 2013 Rock River flood is the worst ever. -
'Admission:' Tina Fey and Paul Rudd Amuse in a Paul Weitz FilmA look at the new Paul Weitz ("About A Boy," "Meet the Fokkers") film "Admission," starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd.
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'Side Effects': Steven Soderbergh's Swan Song?Steven Soderbergh says "Side Effects" is going to be his last feature film as Director after this film starring Jude Law, Mara Rooney, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland, Speaks in Chicago at Union Club on Monday, March 4, 2013In a luncheon speech held at the Union Club in downtown Chicago, former President of Ireland Mary Robinson, who also served as United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, tells the story of her remarkable life and achievements. -
Inside the Sydney Opera House: A Tourist's Eye ViewA look at the Sydney Opera House from one of the millions of tourist who annually take the tour, with pictures. -
Sand Sculpting as a Career Can Take You Around the World 9 Times in 7 YearsA look at the sand sculpture project currently underway in front of the Sydney (Australia) Commons House and a brief overview of the art of sculpting sand as Dennis Massoud's career. -
Anish Kapoor Exhibit at Sydney Australia's Museum of Contemporary ArtAnish Kapoor is well-known for his mirrored creations, including Chicago's "The Bean" reflective structure. His "Sky Mirror" (2006) sits outside the Museum advertising this display of the British sculptor's work(s). -
'Zero Dark Thirty' Details the Killing of Osama Bin LadenA detailed look at the killing of Osama bin Laden from the Academy Award-winning director of "The Hurt Locker."
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An Interview with Best-Selling Author of 'Pandora's Temple,' Jon LandThe man behind 40 thrilling techno-thrillers shares some favorites and gives us a look at the way he creates characters like Caitlin Strong and Blaine McCracken. -
Life is NOT Just a Bowl of Cherries in Brad Pitt's New Film, 'Killing Them Softly'Brad Pitt as assassin Jackie Cogan is brought in to put down those who robbed a mob-sponsored card bame run by Ray Liotta, and the body count starts rising as soon as he hits town,
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Director Robert Zemeckis Answers Questions About His New Film 'Flight' with Denzel WashingtonAfter a screening of his exciting new film "Flight," Robert Zemeckis sat down with Chicago Film Festival founder Michael Kutza to answer some questions about this new Denzel Washington plane crash film. -
'Cloud Atlas' is Centerpiece of Chicago Film Festival with Directors in Attendance on October 16, 2012"Cloud Atlas" is a sweeping epic film from the directors who gave us "The Matrix" (the Wachowskis) and the Director who gave us "Run, Lola, Run" (Tom Tykwer) that spans several hundred years and tells six inter-connected stories. -
Helen Hunt Appears with 'The Sessions' in Chicago to Receive Career Achievement AwardA man paralyzed and living life in an iron lung (John Hawkes) hires a sex therapist (Helen Hunt) for sex sessions that will allow him to lose his virginity and experience his sexuality. -
Viola Davis Talks About Her Career Onstage on October 22, 2012, at the Chicago Film FestivalViola Davis, Oscar-nominated for both "The Help" and "Doubt," as well as an award-winning stage actress, received the Chicago Film Festival's Career Achievement Award in Chicago on October 22, 2012 and was interviewed by fellow actress Regina Taylor. -
'Black's Game' Details the Rise of the Drug Trade in Iceland at 48th Chicago Film FestivalA nitro-fueled narco-thriller from Director Oskar Thor Axelsson of Iceland, executive produced by "Drive's" Nicolas Winding Refn screened at the 48th Chicago Film Festival on Friday, October 19, 2012. -
'The Impossible' Details Tsunami Tragedy in Thailand: A Film from Director Juan Antonio Bayona"The Impossible" is a riveting film that takes the tsunami opening of Clinton Eastwood's "Hereafter" and makes an entire movie of how one family managed to survive a tragedy that killed 300,000 people.
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'As Wisconsin Goes' Documentary Plays 48th Chicago Film FestivalThe economic troubles of the nation are seen, in microcosm, in Janesville, Wisconsin (population 63,575) as General Motors closes its plant and Governor Scott Walker takes aim at the unions.
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Opening Night of 48th Chicago Film Festival Features Al Pacino, Christopher Walken & Alan ArkinAl Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin and Julianna Margulies are the talents wasted in "Stand Up Guys," directed by Chicago native Fisher Stevens, the World Premiere of which opened the 48th Annual Chicago Film Festival.
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An Evening with Actress Joan Allen at the 48th Chicago Film FestivalActress Joan Allen sat for an extended interview while accepting a Career Achievement Award at the 48th Chicago Film Festival on October 14, 2012.
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Prince Plays Chicago's United Center on Monday, September 24, 2012Prince opened 3 nights of shows at Chicago's United Center with 20 musicians and a Prince-symbol-shaped electrified stage and did his best to electrify the audience, as well.
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'The Master' Creates Thought-Provoking Oscar Fare Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin PhoenixA review of Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master" with comments from the Director and allusions to the religious subtext of the Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix film.
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'The Possession' Keeps Audiences Screaming for More in This Hassidic Version of 'The Exorcist'When a young girl buys a Dibbuk box at a yard sale, all hell breaks loose, as the evil demon trapped within the box takes possession of her, body, mind and soul. Will she survive?
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Pulitzer-Prize Winner Jane Smiley Talks About Winning the Pulitzer at Spellbinders Conference in HonoluluJane Smiley, 1992 Pulitzer Prize winning author, talks about her work, teaching, and the day she was notified she had won Literature's ultimate prize for her fiction work, "1,000 Acres."
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5 Top Hollywood Screenwriters Share Their Secrets at Spellbinders Conference 2012Five of today's hottest and most successful Hollywood movie and TV scriptwriters share their secrets and experiences.
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Photos: Swing State of Iowa Enjoys Multiple Visits from Presidential CampaignsThe Quad Cities of Iowa/Illinois has been the recipient of more than its share of visits from those campaigning for the White House, both during the primaries in Iowa and since.
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Deborah Reed/Audrey Braun Talks About Her Writing and Her LifeAn interview with best-selling novelist Deborah Reed, who writes mysteries as Audrey Braun and literary fiction under her own name concerning her newest book and writing, in general.
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Chicago's CTA: Which is Safer - the Bus or the Ell?An in-depth look at the recent investigative report on Chicago's CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) system.
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Writer Peter Giglio Moving Up in the World of Genre Writing/ScreenwritingAn interview with Pushcart prize nominee Peter Giglio, who will release two new books in June, continuing the literary tradition of his novelist father.
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Chicago Demonstrations Drew Thousands, but Police Presence Seemed Nearly as LargeA look at the demonstrations on May 19 and May 20 in Chicago that accompanied the NATO summit.Also published on:
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An Interview with Best-Selling True Crime Writer R. Barri FlowersAn interview with best-selling true crime writer R. Barri Flowers, who trained as a criminologist at Michigan State University and has put that knowledge to work in a number of novels and short stories, including his best-selling "The Sex Slave Murders."
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'American Idol' April 12, 2012 Elimination Night ShockerA recap of the Thursday, April 12, 2012, elimination night of "American Idol," and the use of the judges' save for Jessica Sanchez.
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DeAndre Brackensick Leaves April 5 'American Idol' in Eighth PlaceA discussion of Thursday, April 5, "American Idol" elimination of DeAndre Brackensick, in eighth place and predictions going forward.
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Wednesday, April 4: 'American Idol' Contestants Perform Songs from the 80sA look at the performance night on Season Eleven of "American Idol," with predictions of who will wind up in the bottom three on Thursday, April 5..
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Erika VanPelt is Sent Packing on March 22, 2012, 'American Idol' Elimination NightAn analysis of the singer eliminated from "American Idol" on Thursday, March 22, 2012, following on performance night on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
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Billy Joel Night on 'American Idol' Brings Out Attitude in Several ContestantsA look at March 21, 2012, "American Idol" with assessment of the strongest and weakest performances and potential for disaster amongst the 10 remaining contestants.
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Heejun Han is 9th Contestant to Be Eliminated from 'American Idol' on March 29A look at the elimination night of "American Idol" on March 29, with predictions going forward.
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Who Will Go Home on March 29 from 'American Idol'?A review of who did the best on "American Idol" with predictions for elimination night on Thursday, March 29, 2012.
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Shannon Magrane Eliminated from 'American Idol' on March 15A look at who was eliminated from "American Idol" on March 15, and thoughts on the issue of clothing and on certain contradictions in judging.
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'American Idol' Contestant Jermaine Jones is Sent Home; Has Four Outstanding WarrantsA look at the March 15, 2012 competition on "American Idol."
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Who Will Be the Top Six Female Contestants on 'American Idol' Season Eleven?On Feb. 29, 2012, the twelve female Semi-finalists on "American Idol" sang; which six will make it through to the final twelve?
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Who Will Be the Top Six Male Finalists on 'American Idol' Season Eleven?The top twelve male finalists - plus one in the person of Jermaine Jones - performed on "American Idol." The girls will perform next and only half of the top twenty-four will move on to compete.
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24 Semi-Finalists Are Selected for 'American Idol' on Feb. 23A list of the 24 semi-finalists for "American Idol's" eleventh season and some friction cased by an offhand remark of Randy Jackson's about "The Voice."
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Recap & Review: Feb. 24, 2012, 'Fringe' Episode Reveals Olivia's Profound Love for PeterA look at the Feb. 24, 2012, episode of 'Fringe' entitled 'The End of All Things' in which Peter rescues Olivia from David Robert Jones, but seems to reject her romantically.
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Recap & Review: 'The Mentalist' on Feb. 23, 2012, Features Malcolm McDowell's Return as Evil Cult LeaderA cult leader (Malcolm McDowell as Bret Stiles) who leads a group called Visualize (Scientology similarities) is framed for the murder of an anti-cult journalist. CBI investigates.
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'American Idol' of Feb. 16: A New Polished Look During Group PerformancesA look at the contestants and performances of "American Idol" from Las Vegas on Thursday, February 16.
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Recap & Review: Olivia (Anna Torv) Remembers Peter (Joshua Jackson) on Feb. 17, 2012 'Fringe' EpisodeThe episode of 'Fringe' entitled 'A Better Human Being' has many disparate elements: genetic manipulation to create a better human; a young schizophrenic's ability to see the future; and the return of Olivia's memories of Peter.
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Recap & Review: 'The Mentalist' of Feb. 16, 2012, Features 'War of the Roses' EpisodeOn the Feb. 16, 2012, episode of 'The Mentalist' guest stars Joe Spano and Morena Baccarin spice up 'The War of the Roses' in several ways, while Rigby comes up empty-handed in the romance department.
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Woody Harrelson is Fantastic as Dirty Cop in 'Rampart;' Film Finale FizzlesWoody Harrelson portrays "Date Rape Dave" in Owen Moverman's ("The Messenger") new film, with a can't-miss cast, but the ending of the film ultimately ruins all their fine work.
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Recap & Review: ‘Fringe’ Episode of Feb. 9, 2012, Features Characters Trapped in a TownTrapped in the town of Westfield where the townsfolk are slowly being 'merged' with their alternate universe doppelgangers, Olivia, Peter and Walter can't communicate with the outside world, and they can't drive out.
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Recap & Review: Feb. 9, 2012, 'The Mentalist' Episode Takes Romantic Turn, Exonerates a Murder SuspectOn the Feb. 9, 2012, episode of "The Mentalist," entitled "At First Blush," Tim Kang's character finally gets a girlfriend and the CBI team works to exonerate a friend of Lisbon's accused of murder in record time.
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Recap & Review: Are Things Turning Sour on 'The Good Wife'?The plot line dealing with Will Gardner (Josh Charles') possible indictment by the Illinois State's Attorney's office reaches a conclusion...or does it?
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Santorum Shakes Up the GOP Race with Surprise Finish in IowaFront-runner Mitt Romney eked out an 8-vote win in the Iowa caucuses, finishing in a dead heat at 25% with hard-charging Rich Santorum, with Ron Paul third, Gingrich fourth, and Perry and Bachmann trailing badly.Also published on:
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Mitt Romney Campaigns in Davenport, Iowa, on Eve of Iowa CaucusesLive reporting from the Mitt Romney rally at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa, on January 2, 2012, one day before the January 3 Iowa caucuses.Also published on:
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Michele Bachmann's Campaign Manager, Kent Sorenson, Endorses Ron PaulA discussion of the announcement on Dec. 28, 2011, that Michele Bachmann's campaign manager, Kent Sorenson (R, Indianola) had defected to Ron Paul's campaign.
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Season Finale of 'Homeland' on Showtime Leaves Us HangingOn the eve of the season finale of "Homeland,"Claire Danes shares some thoughts about the Showtime series where she plays a bipolar CIA agent bent on uncovering an American soldier who has been become a terrorist.
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Iowa Caucus 2012 Campaign Differs Significantly from 2008A comparison of the Iowa caucus campaign of 2008 versus the campaign of 2012 and a prediction of the likely winners on January 3, 2012.
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Patrick Jane Goes Rogue on 'The Mentalist'When Patrick Jane nearly drowns, his revival causes him to forget most of the details of his recent life and returns him to the clairvoyant con man he once was.
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'The Good Wife' Investigates What Went Wrong in a Murder TrialA Lockhart-Gardner client refuses a favorable deal and suffers the consequences. What went wrong?
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'The Mentalist' Kills Off a Jerk JockEpisode of 'The Mentalist' portrays jealousy as the green-eyed monster that leads to a murder attempt on former NFL Quarterback Doc Dugan.
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Alicia Breaks it Off with Will on 'The Good Wife'The romance between Alicia and Will is resolved, Grace is feared kidnapped, and Peter and Alicia join forces to find her.
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Dark Clouds Gather Over Alicia and Will on 'The Good Wife'Will and Alicia were up to their eyeballs in intrigues personal and professional on this episode of 'The Good Wife.'
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A Conversation with Actor Gary Oldman and Director Tomas AlfredsonFollowing the screening of their film "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" actor Gary Oldman and Director Tomas Alfredson ("Let the Right One In") conducted an audience Q&A session.
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New Character Joins 'The Mentalist' in the Wake of Drug Bust EpisodeAn analysis of the November 17, 2011, episode of "The Mentalist," which introduces a new character portrayed by Samhaire Armstrong amidst a drug bust storyline.
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'The Good Wife': Is Capital Punishment Ever Justified?A discussion of the issue at the heart of 'The Good Wife' episode of Nov. 13.
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'The Mentalist' Raises Humor QuotientA look back at various critics' views of "The Mentalist" when it premiered, versus the scripted episode of November 10, 2011 to assess the decline or fall of humor as a plot component.
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'Fringe' Explores Manipulation of the Time-Space ContinuumA prediction regarding the plot lines on 'Fringe' after viewing the episode 'And Those We Left Behind' on Nov. 11.
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'The Mentalist' November 3, 2011, Episode Raises Questions About Red John's FateA synopsis of the November 3, 2011 episode of "The Mentalist" featuring character actor David Paymer in the role of James Panzer, a reporter who investigated the San Joaquim serial killer, Was Panzer the actual San Joaquim killer?
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'The Good Wife': Attorney-Client Privilege Versus National SecurityWill Gardner is imperiled by accusations about questionable behavior when practicing in Baltimore.
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Peter Bishop Returns on 'Fringe'A synopsis of the Nov. 4 episode, which features a murderous shape shifter and the return of Peter Bishop.
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Tim Stop(ulos) Releases "Songs of Separation" and Tours MidwestA look at the latest Cd from Tim Stopulos, who tours as Tim Stop, touring behind his new release "Songs of Separation," the follow-up to "The Long Drive Home."
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'The Good Wife': Episode Gives Us Some Background on Eli GoldA synopsis of the Oct. 30 episode, 'An Affair to Remember.'
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'The Mentalist' Features Lisbon's Bounty Hunter BrotherA synopsis of the Oct. 27 episode, 'Where in the World is Carmen O'Brien?'
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Carolyn Cassady: In "Love Always, Carolyn" the Darker Side of Genius EmergesA look at the documentary "Love Always, Carolyn" about Carolyn Cassady, who was married to Neal Cassady and the lover of Jack Kerouac of the Beat generation. Now 89, she shares stories of her life.
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The North Memphis "Tigers" Football Team Rule in the Documentary "Undefeated"A look at the documentary "Undefeated" which chronicles the Manassas Tigers' (North Memphis) 2009 football season as they attempt to win the first playoff game in the school's 110-year history.
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'The Good Wife': Wife Killer Must Save the Day with Plane Crash TestimonyThe episode 'Marthas and Caitlins' demonstrates how playing politics happens at every level, from the prison yard to the legal boardroom.
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"Margin Call" Takes You to Wall Street for 24 Hours of Financial Dealing and Double-dealing24 hours inside a Wall Street Firm just beginning to realize that the bundled securities and sub-prime mortgage lending is about to cause the walls of Jericho to tumble unless they act fast and ignore their moral scruples.
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'The Mentalist' Investigates a Murder on San Felix IslandA synopsis of the October 20, 2011 episode of "The Mentalist" entitled "Blood and Sand."
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"Jeff, Who Lives at Home," by the Duplass Brothers, Screens on October 18, 2011 at Chicago Film FestivalA brief synopsis of the new comedy "Jeff, Who Lives At Home," with comments from Director Jay Duplass, following the screening at the Chicago 47th International Film Festival.
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'Feeding the Rat' on 'The Good Wife'A recap of the major developments on Season 3, Episode 4 of 'The Good Wife,' 'Feeding the Rat.'
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"Natural Selection" Plays Chicago's 47th International Film FestivalA review of "Natural Selection," a first feature film by Writer/Director Robbie Pickering that was enthusiastically received by Chicago audiences at the Chicago 47th International Film Festival on Oct. 17, 2011.
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"Snowtown" Screens at Chicago Film Festival, Depicting Australia's Worst Serial KillerThe true story of Australia's worst serial killer, John Bunting, and the 11 victims he murdered with the help of James "Jamie" Vlassakis and Robert Wagner, 8 of whom were found dead near Snowtown in Adelaide, Australia.
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'Fringe': Peter Bishop ReturnsThe episode 'Subject 9' restores Peter Bishop to the series.
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'The Mentalist' Vs. Dexter's Half-brotherChristian Camargo plays Henry Tibbs, whom Patrick Jane describes this way: 'He's a man on auto-pilot set to kill.'
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An Interview with Actor John C. Reilly at the Chicago 47th International Film FestivalA conversation with actor John C. Reilly on Wednesday, October 12, 2011, during Chicago's 47th International Film Festival.
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"Rabies,"Israeli Slasher Film, (Ashares Keshales), Screens at Chicago Film FestivalA review of the Israeli slasher film "Rabies" that screened on October 10, 2011 at the Chicago 47th Annual Film Festival.
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David Cronenberg's "A Most Dangerous Method" Screens at Chicago Film FestivalA review of David Cronenberg's new film, "A Most Dangerous Method," an examination of Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud and Jung's mistress, Sabina Spielrein.
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"Oslo, August 31" by Norwegian Director Joachim Trier Screens at Chicago Film FestivalIn "Oslo, August 31" Norwegian director Joachim Trier examines the life of Anders Danielsen, a 34-year-old reformed drug addict who is facing difficult challenges reintegrating into society after completing drug rehab.
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'The Good Wife' Brings Will's Ex-Girlfriend into the MixA synopsis of the Oct. 9 episode in which Will's ex-girlfriend makes an appearance.
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"On the Bridge:" Olivier Morel's Documentary About PTSD in Returning War Veterans Hits HardFrench filmmaker Olivier Morel has fashioned an unblinking documentary that is gut-wrenching in its intensity and, at its core, hopes to improve treatment for returning veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Exclusive Interview: Director Olivier Morel Talks About "On the Bridge," His Documentary About PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)An exclusive interview with Notre Dame professor and French film director Olivier Morel, whose searing documentary "On the Bridge," screened at the Chicago 47th International Film Festival on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
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'Fringe': A Mysterious Fungus Functions like a Giant BrainThis week on 'Fringe,' the line, 'Sometimes answers lead to more questions' leads to a crisis for Walter, who worries that he may be going mad.
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"Day is Done" by Director Thomas Imbach Screens at the Chicago Film FestivalA documentary that spans 15 years of its creator's life consists of one scene outside the Zurich train station and unanswered phone messages. 111 minutes of interminable, but cinematically lovely, images.
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Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) Caught Up in 'Dueling Psychics' Situation on October 6, 2011 'The Mentalist'A synopsis of the October 6, 2011, episode of Season 4 of "The Mentalist" on CBS at 10 PM (ET), with a kidnapped child and the CBI frantically trying to find him within 12 hours.
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"The Last Rites of Joe May" with Dennis Farina and Gary Cole Headlines the 47th Chicago Film FestivalA review of the film that opened the 47th Chicago International Film Festival with pictures of those walking the Red Carpet at this oldest of all North American Film Festivals.
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Three Films at the Chicago Film Festival: Marilyn Monroe, George Clooney and Pina BuschA sneak preview of 3 films set to screen at the October 6 - 20 Chicago Film Festival.
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'The Good Wife': Libel Laws in Britain Feature Prominently in PlotThis episode delves into the murky world of libel in both the U.S. and Great Britain.
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"Moneyball:" It's Right on the Money for Top-Notch Movie-Going EntertainmentA review of the Brad Pitt film "Moneyball," about the Oakland "A's" team of 2002 that set the American League record for wins (20) while transforming baseball into a game that rests on statistics as much as on intuition.
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'Fringe': The Old It-Takes-a-Killer-to-Catch-a-Killer PlotJohn Pyper-Ferguson guest starred in this episode as John Lewis McLennan, serial killer in one universe and a forensic psychologist at West Connecticut College in the other.
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'The Mentalist' Continues Searching for Red John on September 29, 2011, EpisodeA look at the September 29, 2011, episode of "The Mentalist" ("Little Red Book") features Simon Baker's Thomas Jane being rehired, but his partner Lisbon (Robin Tunney) being fired. Jane continues his search for Red John.
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James Cavaziel is a "Person of Interest" with Violent TendenciesA look at the second episode of "Person of Interest" with James Cavaziel ("The Passion of the Christ"), with a rough body count.
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"Two and One-Half Men": The Tables Are Turned in New Season with Jon Cryer No Longer the Straight ManA review of the second episode of "Two and One-Half Men" with Ashton Kutcher co-starring with Jon Cryer, rather than Charlie Sheen. How is it different?
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'The Good Wife': A Lot Happens in Season PremiereAs usual, many timely topics of the day are covered, complete with a cliff-hanger ending.
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Chris Martin of "Coldplay" at the End of the "IHeartRadio" Show at MGM Grand on 9/23/2011Video of the finale of Coldplay's set during the first night of Clear Channel's "IHeartRadio" concert on Friday, September 23, 2011 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
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'Fringe' Returns for Fourth Season on FoxA look at the season premiere of 'Fringe.'
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"IHeartRadio" Show at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Friday, September 23, 2011A first-person account of the Clear Channel offering "IHeartRadio," introducing its new service which will bring together 750+ of the company's stations in 150 cities to create one unified listening experience with unlimited options.
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'The Mentalist's' Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) on Trial for Murder in Season OpenerA look at the season premiere of Simon Baker's series "The Mentalist" on CBS at 10 PM (ET).
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"Person of Interest" Features James Cavaziel as Ex-CIA CrusaderSeries Premiere of "Person of Interest" brings James Cavaziel to television as crusading ex-CIA veteran trying to prevent crimes before they happen.
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"50/50:" New Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt Cancer Film Opens on September 20, 2011When a young man is diagnosed with a rare life-threatening form of cancer, his best friend helps him cope with treatment amidst both laughter and sadness.
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"Contagion," Steven Soderbergh's Film About an Epidemic, Entertains While InformingA review of Steven Soderbergh's new film "Contagion," which opened September 2, 2011 and features an epidemic threatening an all-star cast.
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Republican Hopefuls Square Off in Simi Valley at Reagan LibraryComments on the Republican presidential debates held at the Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, in Simi Valley, California on MSNBC at 8 PM (ET).
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'The Good Wife' Set to Return for Season Three on Aug. 25Here is a look at what we can expect in Season 3.
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Ryan Gosling: Hot. Hotter. Hottest (?) Actor Working in Hollywood TodayA look at the career, life and loves of rising young star Ryan Gosling, the indie film darling who is making it big in Hollywood in everything from comedies ("Crazy, Stupid Love"), to action/adventure films ("Drive") to romances ("The Notebook.")
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"Crazy, Stupid Love:" New Steve Carell Movie is Crazy. And StupidA review of the new Steve Carell/Ryan Gosling/Emma Stone movie "Crazy, Stupid Love," now playing in theaters.
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Colin Quinn (of "SNL") Performs "Long Story Short" at the Broadway Playhouse in ChicagoColin Quinn, formerly of "Saturday Night Live," performed his one-man show "Long Story Short" (directed by Jerry Seinfeld) onstage at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago for 75 minutes on August 25, 2011.
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"Fright Night," Starring Colin Farrell, Strikes Perfect Blend of Humor and HorrorA review of "Fright Night," a remake of the 1985 film that starred Roddy McDowell. This time, Colin Farrell, David Tennant, Anton Yelchin and Christopher Mintz-Plasse do the honors.
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Obama Visits Atkinson, Ill., on Midwest Bus TourA recounting of President Barack Obama's visit to the village of Atkinson, Illinois on August 17, 2011.
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Top 20 Paul Newman FilmsA look back at the Top Twenty Paul Newman films..
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Republicans Debate on Fox; Straw Poll in Ames Will Entertain, If Not PredictA look at the Republican debate on Fox on Thursday, August 11, and the upcoming Republican straw poll in Ames, Iowa, precursor to the 2012 presidential race.
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Paul McCartney at Wrigley Field, July 31, 2011 and You Are There!Paul McCartney played to a packed house at Wrigley Field in Chicago, featuring 37 songs in a 3-hour marathon performance with no intermission.
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Nation Faces Debt Crisis Ceiling as Speaker Boehner's Plan Goes BustA disgusted fellow American's view of the debt ceiling crisis and Speaker of the House John Boehner's basic inability to get anything done, complete with some notable quotes of the day.
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President Obama Adresses the Nation Regarding the Debt Ceiling Crisis on July 25, 2011A look at the point-counterpoint of President Obama and Republican spokesperson John Boehner as televised "live" by CBS News on July 25, Monday, 2011, at 9 PM (ET).
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Movies Made in Chicago: 80 Films Covered on Chicago Film TourA business in operation only 2 years takes tourists past 80 location shoots for 80 Chicago movies, with clips from the films shown on monitors inside the bus ($30 per person, 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., group rates available).
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Mysterious Death of News of the World Reporter Sean Hoare Rocks Murdoch Phone-tapping ScandalA summation of the recent events in the Murdoch phone-tapping scandal, especially in regards to the death of the original whistle-blower, Sean Hoare.
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Season 4 Premiere of "Breaking Bad" on AMC, Sunday, July 17, 2011The season four premiere of "Breaking Bad" features Jesse PInkman (Aaron Paul) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) trying to escape being murdered by Gus Fring (Giancralo Esposito).
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Impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Found Guilty on 17 of 20 Counts on June 27, 2011A look at the 17 charges on which ex-Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich was found guilty, comments by his former colleagues, and a list of other Illinois governors found guilty of corruption.
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Obama Addresses Unemployment, Manufacturing Jobs, Economic Challenges in Alcoa Appearance on June 28, 2011President Barack Obama delivered a short speech to an invitation-only crowd of Alcoa aluminum employees and invited dignitaries within the plant on Tuesday, June 28, at 1:06 P.M. (CDT).
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"The Tree of Life:" Terrence Malick's Metaphysical Movie of the MomentTerrence Malick, the 68-year-old native of Ottawa, Illinois, has written and directed 4 fantastic films over 4 decades and strikes again with "The Tree of Life" as his own mortality looms.
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GOP Debate in New Hampshire on June 13, 2011 Reveals 7 Very Conservative GOP HopefulsA look at the Republican presidential debate from Manchester, New Hampshire's St. Anselm College on June 13, 2011 among 7 announced candidates.
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Politics Involves Fracas on Illinois Senate Floor, Lawsuits, Trials and TribulationsAmong a variety of political stories involving Illinois/Iowa politics, these (Schilling, Douglas, Gingrich) stand out...and ex-Governor Blagojevich's jury is still out.
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New Sarah Palin Film to Launch in Iowa: "Fear and Loathing in Des Moines"A look at the news about the feature film that Sarah Palin will unleash in Iowa, a documentary about her life and career, and a humorous look at some alternative titles to Stephen Bannon's title ("The Undefeated").
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'Modern Family' Episode of May 18, 2011 ("See You Next Year") Sees Alex Graduate from Junior High SchoolA look at the episode of "Modern Family" broadcast on May 18, 2011 on ABC entitled "See Your Next Fall."
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May 18, 2011: Scotty McReery and ? Will Square Off on the Final Night of 'American Idol' (May 23, 2011)A look at the May 18, 2011 performance night on "American Idol" when 3 remaining performers sang 3 songs each and Beyonce coached Scotty McReery, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart.
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Season Finale of 'The Good Wife': Alicia and Will Get it OnThe season finale had Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) and Will Gardner (Josh Charles) exactly where the sexual tension has wanted them to go all along.
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"Brothers & Sisters" on ABC is Canceled on Friday, May 13, 2011 After 5 SeasonsA look at some of the reasons why "Brothers & Sisters" may have been canceled and suggestions for other shows to watch.
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'Modern Family': Does Mom Always Have to Be the Bad Guy?In a recent episode, Phil got to be the disciplinarian for a change, and Claire got to be "the fun one."
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'American Idol': Things Look Bleak for Haley ReinhartA look at the May 11, 2011 performance featuring the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and the coaching of Lady Gaga.
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It's Looking a Lot like the Grand Ole Opry on 'American Idol' on Elimination Night, May 12, 2011A look at Thursday, May 12, 2011 Fox elimination night on "American Idol" on which James Durbin, tears streaming down his face, sang his last song as a contestant.
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'The Good Wife': In 'Getting Off' Episode Alicia Confronts Kalinda & Sex Issues SurfaceA look at the next-to-last episode of "The Good Wife" for this season, one that focuses on sex and betrayal, whether within or outside of marriage. Meryl Streep's daughter Mamie Gummer and Sarah Silverman guest star.
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President Barack Obama's May 8, 2011 '60 Minutes' Interview: A SynopsisA verbatim transcript of the answers given Scott Pelley on May 8, 2011 in a "Sixty Minutes" interview.
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'Stage Kiss' at the Goodman Theater in Chicago Until June 5, 2011A review of "Stage Kiss," a comedy now appearing at the Goodman Theater in Chicago through June 5, 2011.
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Sarah Marries Luke on May 8 Mother's Day Episode of 'Brothers & Sisters'A look at the May 8, 2011 Mother's Day episode of "Brothers & Sisters" on ABC.
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Season Finale of 'Fringe': Is Olivia Dead? Is Peter Real?A look at the season finale of "Fringe" on Fox at 9 PM (ET) on May 6, 2011.
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'The Mentalist' on May 5, 2011 Features Character Actor (and Villain) William ForsytheA look at the May 5, 2011 episode of "The Mentalist," with guest star William Forsythe ("Raising Arizona," "Once Upon A Time in America") as Steve Rigsby, Wayne Rigsby's (Owain Yeoman's) father, an ex-con.
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Jacob Lusk Leaves 'American Idol' on May 5, 2011A brief recap of Thursday, May 5, 2011 Fox elimination night on "American Idol."
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'Modern Family' of May 4, 2011 Celebrates Mother's DayA look at the May 4, 2011 airing of a Mother's Day episode on "Modern Family" on ABC.
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'The Good Wife' Gives 'Mr. Big' (Chris Noth) the Boot on May 3, 2011 EpisodeThe May 3, 2011 episode of "The Good Wife" as aired on CBS at 10 PM (ET), taking a look at organ donor procedures and the further collapse of the Florrick marriage just as Peter is triumphing in the polls.
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How Obama's Mission Succeeded Where Carter's 'Desert One' Undid His PresidencyA comparison of the invasion of the Abbottabad Osama bin Laden compound by Navy Seals with the "Desert One" debacle in Iran that failed to rescue 52 Americans held hostage in the American Embassy.
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Issues Raised by the Assassination of Osama Bin Laden on May 1, 2011 in PakistanA look at the implications of the successful raid on Osama Bin Laden's hide-out in Abbottabad, Pakistan that resulted in the death of the leader of Al Quaeda.
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Thoughts on the Assassination of Osama Bin Laden by U.S. Navy SealsSome thoughts following the May 1, 2011 assassination of Osama Bin Laden by U.S. Special Forces in Abbotabad, Pakistan.
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Casey Abrams Cut on 'American Idol' On April 28, 2011A look at the elimination night of April 28, 2011 on "American Idol" on Fox.
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Which Two 'American Idol' Contestants Have the Inside Track?A recap of the April 27, 2011 performances on 'American Idol' with predictions as to which two will most likely make it to the finals.
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Casey Abrams and James Durbin Shine on 'American Idol' On April 27, 2011An in-depth look at the performances of the 6 finalists on "American Idol" on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
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Stefano Langone Bids 'American Idol' A Fond Farewell on Thursday, April 22, 2011A look at the elimination round of "American Idol" on Thursday, April 22, 2011.
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Final 7 'American Idol' Contestants Sing Songs from the Past 11 YearsA look at the performances of the 7 remaining "American Idol" contestants on April 20, 2011.
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April 20, 2011: Final 7 Contestants Perform on 'American Idol'A look at the performances of the final 7 contestants on "American Idol" on April 20, 2011.
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MexicoA sonnet to memorialize 2 weeks spent in Cancun at Easter, dating back annually to 1994.
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A Rolliing Stone Gathers No Moss, but "Rolling Stone" (Magazine) Might Gather Some PulitzersA salute to "Rolling Stone" magazine which has published at least 5 articles within the last year that have broken new investigative journalistic ground in reporting on U.S. wars.
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April 14, 2011: 'American Idol' Punts Paul McDonald on Elimination NightA look at elimination night on "American Idol" on April 14, 2011, a night when Stefano Langone, Haley Reinhart and Paul McDonald faced the music.
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'American Idol' On April 13, 2011: Musical Styles from Heavy Metal to Jazz to Rock & RollA look at the Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Fox performances by the remaining 8 contestants, who sang songs from the movies.
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'The Mentalist' On April 7, 2011: 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' As 'V's' Evil Alien Anna Guest StarsA look at the April 7, 2011 episode of "The Mentalist" in which Jane investigates the death of John Flynn and matches wits with his second wife, played by the evil Anna from the series "V."
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Pia Toscano is Tossed on 'American Idol': Four Reasons WhyA look at April 7, 2011, "American Idol" elimination night, as Pia Tuscano is eliminated.Also published on:
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Pia Toscano is Eliminated on 'American Idol' On April 7, 2011A look at the elimination show on April 7, 2011 with 4 reasons given for Pia Toscano's surprising elimination.
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Nine 'American Idol' Contestants Knock it Out of the Park on April 6, 2011A look at the Fox airing of "American Idol" that featured the final 9 contestants singing songs from the Cleveland-based Rock and Roll Hall of Fame catalogue.
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'The Good Wife' Ponders Man's MortalityA look at the Tuesday, April 4, 2011 episode of "The Good Wife" entitled "Wrongful Termination," which dealt with death, infidelity and the campaign.
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'Desperate Housewives' Tries for Mileage with a Plot that Would Wring Laughs from SuicideA look at the Sunday, April 3 episode of "Desperate Housewives" on ABC.
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David Morrell's New Thriller "The Naked Edge" Continues a Long CareerDavid Morrell talks about writing, his views on living life, his son's death, and the direction in which fiction is moving.
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'The Mentalist': Alien Abduction, Murderous Mothers, Corpse Theft & Assisted SuicideA look at the March 31, 2011 episode of "The Mentalist" with Frances Conroy guest starring as Mrs. Cook.
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"American Idol:" Paul is Saved While Both Birls (Naima and Thia) Are Cut on "American Idol"A quick overview of the 2 contestants who were cut from "American Idol" on March 31, 2011, as a result of the 55 million votes cast, a record for the 10 seasons.
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March 30, 2011: Axe Must Fall on 2 'American Idol' Contestants on 3/31 After Casey Abrams' SaveA look at the performances on Tuesday, March 30, 2011, the program after Casey Abrams' dramatic "save."
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Baby Intrigue on 'Fringe'A look at the March 25th episode of 'Fringe' in which Olivia Dunham gives birth to Peter Bishop's baby.
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Eisenhower vs. Obama: How Will History Judge the Current President?A comparison of the current strife in the world under President Barack obama and the world and the United States under President Dwight David Eisenhower, in 1956.
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'American Idol' March 24, 2011 Show is a Shocker to Top All Other SeasonsA discussion of Thursday, March 24, 2011, episode of "American Idol" that nearly eliminated early season favorite Casey Abrams from Season 10.
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'Modern Family': Sometimes People Can Surprise YouA look at the Wednesday, March 23, 2011 episode of "Modern Family," which guest starred Nathan Lane as recurring character Pepper.
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'American Idol' Contestants on March 23, 2011 Sing MotownA look at the performances by "American Idol" contestants on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. The cut on Thursday will determine the Top Ten who tour this summer.
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'The Good Wife': Kalinda is Subpoenaed; Will She Be Indicted?A look at the Tuesday, March 22, 2011 episode of "The Good Wife."
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Author Anne Perry Writes Victorian Mysteries and Christmas Books...And Spent Time in PrisonSome answers about her mystery writing from Anne Perry, author of more than 50 books and the inspiration for Kate Winslet's debut film performance in Peter Jackson's film "Heavenly Creatures."
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"Titanic" Exhibit Puts You on the Ship and James Cameron Film ('Ghosts of the Abyss') Documents the Discovery FurtherA look at the traveling "Titanic Exhibition" as it recently appeared at the Putnam Museum (Davenport, IA), accompanied by James Cameron's IMAX film "Ghosts of the Abyss" about the making of the movie "Titanic."
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"American Idol," Wednesday, March 16, 2011: Some Great Performances This SeasonFox, Wednesday, March 16, 2011, 8 PM (ET) "American Idol" performers sang songs they selected from their birth years on this program.
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'American Idol' on March 16, Wednesday, Showcases 12 Accomplished PerformersA look at the Wednesday, March 16, 2011 two-hour performances by the 12 remaining "American Idol" contestants.
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Author John Irving Talks About His Work and His LifeCondensed remarks from novelist John Irving, made at the AWP conference (American Writing Program) just prior to the release of his last novel, Last Night in Twisted River.
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'The Mentalist' Episode 'Bloodstream' Has Death by Golf ClubA look at the March 10, 2011 episode of "The Mentalist" that aired on CBS at 10 PM (ET).
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Ashton Jones: The First Cut is the Deepest (on 'American Idol' on March 10, 2011)A quick look at who was cut on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from the group of 13 "American Idol" finalists.
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FBI Charges Coming in Rock Island County (IL) Election Fraud RICO Case(s)? Stay Tuned to Find OutA look at two cases that are currently "under investigation' by the FBI, in Rock Island County, Illinois. and attempts to keep the public from knowing what is happening.
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Why Your Money Disappears ASAP: 'Mother Jones' Article Explains Our Disappearing DollarsA look at an article on you and your money, from "Mother Jones", March & April, 2011 edition ("Plutocracy Now," by Kevin Drumm). What is to become of the middle class?
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March 9, 2011 'American Idol': Pia Toscano Shines; Some Favorites StruggleAn interesting night on "American Idol" as the 13 Finalists performed; some who had been Stellar (Jacob Lusk, Lauren Alaina) were so-so. Some stand-outs from before (Karen Rodriguez, Thia Magia) may be in trouble.
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Charlie Sheen's Destructive Spiral: A Microcosm of the World Spinning Chaotically Out of Control ElsewhereCommentary on the many revolutions currently underway around the world and how the self-destructive world of Charlie Sheen may intersect, if only tangentially, with the chaos on the world scene.
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Matt Damon in 'The Adjustment Bureau' Wears a Magic Hat in a Philip K. Dick-Plotted PotboilerA review of Matt Damon's new movie "The Adjustment Bureau."
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Has Glenn Beck's Bawling Baby Bit Dried Up at Fox News?Some news about Fox News commentator Glenn Beck's career prospects, as discussed on various blogs.
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'Brothers & Sisters': 3 Strikes and You're Out! The Series Has Been on the Air 5 Years and May Not Be RenewedA look at the March 6, 2011 episode of "Brothers & Sisters" entitled "Home Is Where the Fort Is." The title is about as good as the episode was.
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On March 6, 2011 "Desperate Housewives" Susan Delfino is Desperately Searching for a KidneyA look at the March 6, 2011 episode of "Desperate Housewives" on ABC entitled "Searching."
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Film 'Cedar Rapids' Highlights Ed Helms & John C. Reilly in Comedy About the Insurance GameA review of the new comedy "Cedar Rapids," which features Ed Helms ("The Office") and John C. Reilly ("Chicago") as insurance agents attending a conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Final 13 Contestants for Season 10 of "American Idol" Announced on March 4, 2011A look at the announcement of the Final 13 Contestants selected by both voters at home and Judges' Wild Card "sing for your supper" moments, on March 4, 2011.
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Top 12 Girls Sing on March 3, 2011 for 5 Spots in the Top Ten for Season 10 of 'American Idol'A look at Wednesday, March 3, 2011 "American Idol" performances by the top 12 girls. Seven will be cut. See predictions.
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'Modern Family' Has Jay & Gloria Pondering Burial PlotsA look at the March 3, 2011, episode of "Modern Family" on ABC.
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'American Idol' Season 10 Top 10 PredictedThis year's revamped "American Idol" moves more quickly to eliminate contestants, cutting from 24 to 10 with little opportunity for missteps among the remaining contestants. Results announced March 4, 2011.