Elizabeth Periale
My name is Elizabeth Periale. I am an artist, blogger, and culture critic. I write about movies, books, television, pop culture old and new with a feminine/feminist perspective.
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Jack and SarahA romantic comedy from the 1990s, Jack and Sarah is a little gem of a movie.
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Steve Buscemi: A Versatile Actor Who Deserves a Golden Globe NominationSteve Buscemi can portray the ruthless and cunning Nucky Thompson on television's "Boardwalk Empire" while simultaneously thrill the kiddies as a funny werewolf in "Hotel Transylvania." -
Bobby Cannavale - This Season's Breakout Star on 'Boardwalk Empire'Bobby Cannavale is the third season's breakout star on "Boardwalk Empire."
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'Mockingbird Lane' -- Sometimes goofy is betterThe creators of "Mockingbird Lane" clearly have gone for a more mature approach than its original inspiration, "The Munsters." But is that the right approach?
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'The Voice' Is Back With Twists in the Battle Rounds and Beyond"The Voice" is getting set to shake things up in the battle rounds next week. -
'The Voice' Kicks Things Up a Notch with All-Star Mentors"The Voice," which returns on September 10, definitely intends on keeping things interesting this season, for everyone involved - contestants, judges, mentors, and the audience. -
'My Cat from Hell' - the rock 'n' roll cat whisperer"My Cat From Hell" is an entertaining and informative look at how humans and cats can get along -- if they have the right advice and are willing to make some changes to their current environment. -
Ups and Downs for Tom CruiseTom Cruise gets good reviews for his portrayal of a rock star in his new film, "Rock of Ages," but has heartbreak on the home front as Katie Holmes files for divorce.Also published on: -
'Bunheads': A Breath of Fresh Air on Summer TVThe delightful "Bunheads" should become a fixture on ABC Family's schedule, thanks to its leading lady Sutton Foster and a quirky cast of characters.Also published on: -
Charlize Theron the latest to tackle evil queen onscreenCharlize Theron is the latest in a long line of celebrated actresses to take on the role of an evil queen in the movies.Also published on:
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Charlize Theron -- One Busy MamaCharlize Theron is a very busy actress and mother.Also published on: -
Ageism on Television -- The Tragedy of 'Harry's Law'Shame on NBC for cowing to the pressure from misguided advertisers and canceling one of its most-watched shows, "Harry's Law."Also published on:
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'Sherlock' - Bringing Sexy BackSherlock creators picked up on the fan response to Benedict Cumberbatch's enigmatic version of the famous sleuth and upped the sexy ante for the second season.Also published on: -
Third time's the casting charm for 'Men In Black 3'Will Smith is back as Agent J in 'Men In Black 3' along with Tommy Lee Jones as Agent K and newcomer Josh Brolin as Agent K, too.
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'What to Expect' From a Star-Filled CastCameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, and an all-star cast experience the joys (and pains) of impending motherhood.
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Is Madonna's Tour in Trouble?Madonna's fans may want to see her in concert, but they don't seem to want her latest CD. -
Best and Worst Movie MothersMoms in the movies can be everything from righteous warriors to the makers of nightmares. -
Dark Side Rising for Movie VampiresMovie vampires are as popular as ever, and soon may be once again showing their darker side to audiences. -
Shows on the Bubble That Fans Want on the AirSome of the best television shows out there are still unsure of whether they will be returning next season or not. -
Call Your Mother: '80s and '90s Leading Ladies Are BackThree of Hollywood's sexiest leading ladies are back -- playing moms. -
'Ringer' Star Sarah Michelle Gellar Reveals a New Baby is on the Way"Ringer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar and husband Freddie Prinze Jr. are expecting their second child. -
Chefs Get the 'Survivor' Treatment on 'No Kitchen Required'The latest cooking competition show, "No Kitchen Required," takes viewers on an exotic world tour.
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A Movie Buff's Tour of FloridaMany classic films have used the state of Florida as the backdrop to comedy, crime, and adventure.
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Earth Day on Film: Documentary, Drama, and for Kids, TooWhether you are in the mood for a documentary, drama, or children's movie, there are many wonderful eco-friendly films that would make for perfect Earth Day viewing,
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Could 'Dark Shadows' Bring Tim Burton Back to Comedic Form?Tim Burton's 'Dark Shadows' looks to be a comic take on the 1960s-'70s gothic soap opera.
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Kathy Bates is Just One of the Colorful Characters of 'Harry's Law'A quirky cast of characters is what makes "Harry's Law" required viewing.
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Enjoying 'Game of Thrones' -- Not Necessarily by the BookHow reading "Game of Thrones" might hinder, not enhance, the viewing experience.
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The Bride of 'Grimm' - AlmostHow long can Nick keep his secret from Juliette on "Grimm?"
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'Game of Thrones' Returns with Dragons, Direwolves, and Too Many Kings"Game of Thrones" returned, with its plotting and intrigue already at a fever pitch.
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Madonna's March Madness: Some Highs and Some Serious LowsThe good news: Madonna has a new album. The bad news: Her charity foundation in Malawi, Africa has stumbled on its promises.
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'Mirror Mirror' Brings Yet Another Twist to the Tale of Snow WhiteThe Evil Queen used to be the most compelling character. She still is fascinating and fun to watch, but Snow White is finally catching up, becoming less a victim and more a worthy adversary.
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'The Hunger Games' Updates Ancient History With Teen Gladiators'The Hunger Games' is not only a young adult fantasy adventure movie but a modern take on the gladiator film.
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Is 'The Hunger Games' the Best Young Adult Book to Movie Yet?'The Hunger Games,' although based on a young-adult book series, is the most mature teen lit to hit the silver screen.
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'Mirror, Mirror' Lets Julia Roberts Get EvilJulia Roberts plays the Evil Queen in the latest Snow White adaptation, "Mirror, Mirror" and looks to be having a great time being bad.
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I Wanted to Stay 'Awake' but New NBC Show is a Yawn"Awake," a confusing thriller, has only aired its pilot episode, but may already be in trouble with both viewers and critics.
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I Can't Quit You, 'Project Runway'"Project Runway" continues to work its formula of forcing designers to create in tight deadlines, and it still works as entertaining television.
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Get Ready for Scarlett Johansson's 'Psycho' Shower SceneThankfully "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho" is not another remake or sequel, but a film about the making of an great film by one of cinema's greatest directors.Also published on:
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Angelina Jolie's Right Leg Goes ViralHow a flash of leg became the most memorable moment at the Oscars.
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'The Lorax' Latest Movie Mined From Legacy of Dr. SeussDr. Seuss's widow continues to allow adaptations of her husband's classic books, with varying results.
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'Ringer' is Television's Most Enjoyable Guilty Pleasure"Ringer" is great, soapy, fun, a true guilty pleasure.
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Why 'The Voice' is the Best Music Competition on TelevisionIn "The Voice" not only is the talent top drawer, but the celebrity coaches really seem to care about helping folks break into show business.
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No Big Surprises at the OscarsSunday's Oscar ceremony honored many deserving -- and expected -- winners.
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Classic Hollywood Glamour at Sunday's OscarsSo many of the gorgeous gowns and tuxedos worn by the stars were a nod to classic Hollywood.Also published on:
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The Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film Goes to ... 'Rango''Rango' was awarded the Best Animated Feature Film Oscar on Sunday night.
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And the Best Actress Is ... Meryl Streep for 'The Iron Lady'Viola Davis was awarded the Best Actress Oscar on Sunday night.
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And the Best Actor Oscar Goes to ... Jean Dujardin for 'The Artist'Jean Dujardin was awarded the Best Actor Oscar on Sunday night.
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Could Martin Scorsese Go Home Without an Oscar for 'Hugo'?Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' leads the pack with most nominations -- 11 -- for a single film. But could it come up short come Oscar night?
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Which Silent Movies Did the Oscars Honor Before 'The Artist'?'The Artist' looks to be the first silent film honored by the Academy since 1929.
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Hopefully Gary Oldman Really Feels It's Just an Honor to Be NominatedIt looks like another deserving actor will be overlooked at the Oscars this year - but he's in good company.
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Who Exactly Is Jean Dujardin?Can French actor Jean Dujardin become the next George Clooney in Hollywood?
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Brad Pitt Won't Win an Oscar This Year -- But He ShouldBrad Pitt gives consistently good, sometimes even great performances, but an Academy Award continues to elude him.
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Are Celebrity "Un-Couples" the New Couple?More and more high-profile romances that hit the skids seem to be amicable - can celebrities really drop the drama?Also published on:
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Why Can't Alan Rickman Get a Break?Audiences may flock to adventure and fantasy movies, but you'd never know it from awards shows.
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25 Cent BeerI'll never forget the night I went out and had 25 cent beer when I was a young art student in New York City.
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Coffee Shop HypnosisWe have reached the age when $4 can no longer purchase a decent cup of tea.
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Big MiracleFrom the previews, the movie Big Miracle looked to be pretty predictable fare. In a sense, that is exactly what happens, but director Ken Kwapis manages to take the "based on a true story" and come up with a fresh and entertaining film.
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A 'Cougar Town' Valentine's Day"Cougar Town" returns, and Jules and Grayson take their romance to a new level, just in time for Valentine's Day.
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'Ringer' Is Back - Lying Liars From LiarvilleOn 'Ringer' everyone tells lies - and it makes for silly, soapy fun.
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'Cougar Town' is Back - and Hopefully to StayThe show makes fun of its unfortunate title, but viewers don't seem to mind, as long as "Cougar Town" is funny. And it is.
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Is 'Downton Abbey' Bringing Back the Primetime Soap?Viewers can feel good about tuning into their favorite (British upper-crusty) soap opera.
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Not Many Surprises, but a Lot of Charm at the 2012 SAG AwardsActors awarding actors actually makes for a fun and entertaining awards show.
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Not a Cinderella StoryBaraa Melhem is freed after 10 years of abuse and captivity by her father.
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It's Hard Getting Old — About Schmidt and Everybody's FineJack Nicholson and Robert De Niro are wonderful in two different movies that both examine aging men and their disconnection from their families.
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The Long and the Short of it — Hair, that IsWhy is short hair on women stil considered controversial?
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'Once Upon a Time' May Be the Best-Looking Show on TelevisionThe creators of 'Once Upon A Time' are also using their visuals to tell parallel stories to the fairy tale character-of-the-week story lines.
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The Zen of Steve JobsA collaboration between Forbes Publishing and creative agency JESS3, The Zen of Steve Jobs will have its biggest appeal for Apple fans, but anyone interested in computers or intellectual and spiritual approaches to design will also enjoy it.
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'Grimm' Returns, Bigger and Bolder Than Ever'Grimm' pulled out all the stops in its best, and most violent, episode to date
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The Woman in Black"The Woman in Black" is a good old-fashioned ghost story by Susan Hill, first published in 1983. This new paperback is a tie-in to the upcoming film adaptation (February 2012) starring Daniel Radcliffe as the protagonist and narrator, Arthur Kipps.
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Kathy Bates and 'Harry's Law' Return, but Are They Here to Stay?'Harry's Law' appeals to the higher end of the 18-49 viewing public demographic (could there be an even vaguer age range?) also gains DVR viewers. But will it be here to stay?
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Still Scary After All These Years — "'Salem's Lot"Before settling down with 'Salem's Lot, you might want to check your windows to see if they are securely locked, and look through your jewel box for a cross or religious medal to keep on hand while you are reading. Just in case.
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Best Movies Ever — Some like it HotSome Like it Hot is as funny today as it was when it first came out. To paraphrase Sugar, it's a real diamond, worth its weight in gold.
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For the Love of MarilynMarilyn Monroe was far more than just the sum of her beautiful parts. She was a talented actress.
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Tintin (yawn) Goes on an AdventureSo who exactly is "The Adventures of Tintin" for? Fans of the comic may have a problem with all of the "realistic" animation. Kids younger than seven are really too young for it. Kids seven to eleven might be bored by the mystery.
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Why Marilyn Monroe ('s Size) Still MattersWhy it would matter to Doonan or anyone so many years after her death what dress size she wore shows how much the Marilyn mystique endures. And how much Marilyn is still viewed as an iconic female. She may really be the modern goddess.
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War and Other Complications at 'Downton Abbey'"Downton Abbey" returned for its second season, and already its large cast of characters have equally large challenges to face.
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Robert Carlyle Shines in 'Once Upon a Time'There continues to be more to Mr. Gold than meets the eye in "Once Upon A Time."
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2011 was Quite a Year for Russell BrandWith all of the news swirling around the recent break-up of British comedian Russell Brand and uber-pop songstress Katy Perry, the news that Brand was making his first serious foray into American television has gone virtually unnoticed.Also published on:
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Fantasy and Period Drama Ruled on Television in 2011Reality shows may still be popular, but audiences were also mesmerized by television's dramas and comedies in 2011.
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Can Justin Bieber Bring Back the Holiday Variety Special?For years animated Rudolph and the Grinch have ruled television's holiday programming, but this year singers and holiday music may be making a comeback.
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'Grimm' Takes a Walk in the Woods on the Wild SideA wild child Rapunzel is the latest in 'Grimm's' ever-expanding and interesting mythology.
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Michelle Pfeiffer Proves that 50+ is FabuousMichelle Pfeiffer is a beautiful and intelligent actress at any age.
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The Evil Queen Has a Black, Black Heart in 'Once Upon a Time'Regina has no mercy on anyone in either Storybrooke or the fairy tale world.
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Nucky Reveals Who He Really is on 'Boardwalk Empire'Nucky and Jimmy were headed all season for a reconciliation or a showdown -- did Nucky toss a coin?
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Twice the 'Grimm' is Twice the Fun'Grimm' has hit its groove, upping the quirky characters, dialogue and plotting for good, spooky fun.
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Tommy Has a Heart in 'Harry's Law'A ex-soldier forced to make a living as a clown touched Tommy, who displayed a lot of heart in the latest episode of 'Harry's Law.'
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Twice as Much Charming in 'Once Upon a Time'We learn that Prince Charming had a twin, or that Rumpelstiltskin always travels with a spare.
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Jimmy is Both Hamlet and Macbeth in 'Boardwalk Empire'The drama was amped up to Shakespearean levels as the series approached the end of its second season.
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Football is Deadly in 'Harry's Law'Harry puts football on trial, while Tommy defends a female bank robber who was driven to crime by bank bailouts and a terrible economy.
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Some Truths Finally Come Out on 'Ringer,' with Disastrous Results'Ringer' tied up all sorts of loose ends in its mid-season finale, but left plenty of mysteries for Bridget to unravel when the series returns in January.
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By Jiminy, 'Once Upon a Time' Keeps Getting Better and BetterJiminy Cricket finds his conscience, both in the fairy tale world and in Storybrooke, thanks to Henry.
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Someone Had to Pay for Jimmy's Mistakes in 'Boardwalk Empire'Jimmy has made one blunder after another and looked the other way while danger approached, to the misfortune of those he loves.
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More Monsters to Come - 'Grimm' Gets a Full SeasonGrimm will be geting a full season and maybe even a new schedule, which is great news for its fans, but bad news for the monsters of Portland.
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Nucky is Back in Business on 'Boardwalk Empire'Taking his business overseas gains Nucky some new partners, but also ensures that more bloodshed is soon to be spilled.
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'Grimm's' Latest Monster Has the Magic TouchNick meets a man who can make the ladies go weak with just a touch. Unfortunately, he makes them die, too.
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It's Total 'Insanty' on 'Harry's Law'Cassie and Ollie clash over a client, Adam helps Harry hire new staff, and Tommy defends a truly icky client on "Harry's Law."
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'She's Onto Me' - Bridget Gets Some Answers in 'Ringer'Bridget may be able to help save Gemma, but will she have to finally tell the truth in order to do so?
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Nucky Practices the Art of Conversation in 'Boardwalk Empire'Sometimes words are more powerful than guns and knives -- not that guns and knives will once again be in Atlantic City's near future.
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Be Careful What You Wish for on 'Once Upon a Time'The mayor may think she's the queen bee in Storybrooke, but Mr. Gold, AKA Rumpelstiltskin, may really be the one pulling the strings.
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Hunting Demons Comes with a Sting for Nick in 'Grimm'Nick may be getting more used to being a Grimm, but who is good and who is bad becomes more of a gray area.
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Harry Finds Out Just How Much of an American Girl She is on 'Harry's Law'In "American Girl" Harry had to defend her right to party and Adam discovered how emotional a case can get when it concerns the fate of a child.
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Bridget and Siobhan Are Twin Liars on 'Ringer'The two sisters continue to tell lies to maintain their status quos, but it's getting harder each day to keep the two apart and the truth from coming out.
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Everyone on 'Boardwalk Empire' Wants Nucky Dead, Except the Last Person He'd ExpectAlliances continue to shift and Nucky may have some new partnerships in Van Alden and possibly even Jimmy. But he may be losing an old partner, Margaret, to ghosts of her past in Ireland.
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Snow is Falling Hard in 'Once Upon a Time'Viewers got to see two very different Snow Whites, but both were inevitably drawn to Prince 'Call me James' Charming.
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You May Meet a Bear in the Woods on 'Grimm'As Nick learns more about what it means to be a Grimm, his Aunt Marie tries to tell him everything he needs to know before it is too late.
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'New Tricks' is a TreatIn New Tricks, Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) is in charge of the Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS). She and her eccentric team of three ex-policemen investigate past unsolved crimes.
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Ladies, Take Your Corners - It's a Rematch on 'Harry's Law'Viperous DA Roseanna Remmick is back, which is great news for "Harry's Law," dramatically speaking.
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'Sometimes it's Easier to Lie' is Bridget's Mantra on 'Ringer'Bridget continues to opt for lies versus the truth, but how long can she keep up her deception?
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On 'Boardwalk Empire,' Love the One You're With - at Least for the MomentEveryone on "Boardwalk Empire" is teamed up - but maybe not with the right people.
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'Grimm' is Anything but - It's Good Old Spooky FunAnother supernatural demon-hunting show, but happily with "Grimm," that's a good thing.
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'Once Upon a Time' - Now That's How Not to Get CanceledMaybe a late start is all some shows need to have a chance to find an audience.
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Witches Have Always Been TV MagicIt may seem like suddenly witches are everywhere, but they have been working their magic on television for a long time.
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Who Would Really Fight for Nucky on 'Boardwalk Empire'?Loyalty was tested in 'Gimcrack and Bunkum' and old allies learned who exactly would stand up for them in a fight.
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Some New Comedies and Dramas Have Survived the New Fall SeasonThere are still some new shows that have made it through the first round of rapid-fire cancellations.
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Why Do We Even Believe Television Ratings Anymore?Nielsen television ratings are a product of the 1950s - isn't it time for an updated system?
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'Harry's Law' Goes Back to Form With 'Bad to Worse'As the second season of "Harry's Law" continues, the actors and show creators bring back more and more of last year's quirky charms to mix with this year's new cast and format.
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It's all About Fresh Starts on the Latest 'Ringer'Henry and Bridget are alternately concealing and revealing a crime, but did the crime really happen? Has Gemma been murdered?
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On 'Boardwalk Emipire,' Danger Lurks Just Beneath the SurfaceNucky tries to regain power and momentum while all around him things are about to explode.
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Are There Really More Ads Than Ever on Television?Advertisers are always looking for new ways to shill even more products on television - but does product placement really equal sales?
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'Harry's Law' Returns to Form, and May Even Get a ReprieveNBC has ordered six more scripts for Kathy Bates' legal series, which bodes well for it.
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Bridget Discovers What Gemma Thinks Friends are for on 'Ringer'The deeper Bridget's deception gets, the more troubles mount. A vindictive best friend, disgruntled old lover, and hateful stepdaughter are just a few of sister Siobhan's inherited problems.
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'Boardwalk Empire': Nucky May Have More Friends Than He ThinksHe may now be reduced to dealing with underlings, but that might be an improvement as he needs new associates and should start recruiting, from the ground up.
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My Favorite Apple Product - How Can I Choose Just One?Steve Jobs will be truly missed - he changed our lives by giving us tools we can no longer live withoutSt
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Angelina Jolie's Good WorksAngelina Jolie is more than just a pretty face - she has been working to help people across the world for many years
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A Second Look at ... 'The Innocents'I have read Henry James's "The Turn of the Screw" a few times and am always impressed, but also a little disappointed, by its ambiguity. Is it a ghost story, a psychological piece, or a little bit of both?
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'New Tricks' is a TreatIn "New Tricks," Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman (Amanda Redman) is in charge of the Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS). She and her eccentric team of three ex-policemen investigate past unsolved crimes.
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R.I.P. Steve Jobs : ( ♥Steve Jobs was an innovator who helped make technology not just accessible, but personal
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Kathy Bates Goes to Court in the Latest 'Harry's Law' - 'Sins of the Father'Harry has a few tricks up her sleeve in the latest episode of "Harry's Law"
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Movie Stars Find a Home on TelevisionClaire Danes is the latest film actor who has realized that the small screen is a great venue for their talent, too.
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Bridget Tries to Enjoy a Weekend in the Hamptons on 'Ringer'Bridget's lies are catching up with her - is it finally time to tell the truth?
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Sting Turns 60 - How Did that Happen?Sting is 60, but there's still a lot you might not know about him.
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Going, Going, Gone ... Which New Television Shows Will Be the First to Be Canceled?It's only been a few weeks, but many new shows are already on the chopping block.
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On 'Boardwalk Empire' Nucky Will Never Walk AloneNucky finds out who his real friends are - that is, real friend in the latest episode of 'Boardwalk Empire.'
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Simon Cowell's New Show Really Does Have 'The X Factor'Do we really need another music competition show? Apparently, for most Americans, the answer is yes.
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Zooey Deschanel's 'New Girl' - the New Fall Season's Best Show is as Quirky as Its StarDeschanel is as light and airy as her character, and a character-driven show is a breath of fresh air in the new television line-up.
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Kathy Bates and 'Harry's Law' Are Back in BusinessSome more changes on "Harry's Law," but these seem to be good ones. The focus is back on Kathy Bates, where it belongs.
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In the Latest 'Ringer,' Bridget Turns Sleuth While Siobhan Brushes Up on Her FrenchBridget investigates her sister's life and may not be happy at what she discovers
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In 'Boardwalk Empire' Nucky is in Charge, but Not Everyone is ThrilledEnoch Thompson may be the undisputed big man in Atlantic City, but that just means more folks will be gunning for him.
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'Harry's Law' Has Undergone a Renovation: For the Most Part, it Looks like Change is GoodKathy Bates, irascible as ever is back in 'Harry's Law,' with new staff, new enemies, and longer cases to keep her busy.
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Will 'Moneyball' Be Brad Pitt's 'The Natural'?Brad Pitt's had connections to Robert Redford before, and his latest film looks to do it again
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Where to Hide the Body? Sarah Michelle Gellar Gets Creative in the Latest 'Ringer'In "She’s Ruining Everything" Bridget is getting more and more pulled into her sister Siobhan's world, and problems.
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Gwyneth Paltrow is Set to Sing for 'Glee's' Ryan Murphy in New Movie MusicalIs Gwyneth Paltrow ready to add movie musical star to her lengthy resume?
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Jane Lynch Hosts a Subtle, Friendly (Yawn) 'Emmys'Lynch tried her best to up the energy, but it was a surprisingly subdued "Emmy Awards' on Sunday night
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Three InvestigatorsA blast from the past yields some great ghost stories, too
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Love and Law, 18th Century Style'Garrow’s Law' is a wonderful British legal series. It is based on real-life barrister William Garrow.
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If You Blink You May Miss ThemThree British movies worth catching up with
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The Two Faces of Sarah Michelle Gellar in 'Ringer'It's great to see Gellar again, fighting very different sorts of monsters this time out
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Is New Show 'Terra Nova' Really New?An Earth 2 marathon is clearly called for in preparation for the similarly-themed new show Terra Nova
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On the Morning of September 11On the morning of September 11, 2001 I was on my way to a doctor appointment before going in to work.
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Secret FlorenceI love Florence. It is my favorite and one of the most accessible of Italian cities. I have been there a few times and was lucky enough to stay for almost a week once and really feel a part of the city.
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Hopefully the Apple Won't Fall Far from the SteveSteve Jobs is leaving Apple, and leaving some of us in the lurch
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Television's Female Heroes: Will 'Charlie's Angels' Be More like 'Buffy' or the Bad Guys?The new Charlie's Angels may be dark angels rather than female role models
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The Ghost of 'Buffy' Haunts the New TV Season -- in a Good WayStars from Buffy and the spirit of Mad Men are all over the new TV Season
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Girl Power at the VMAsIt was nice to see MTV focus on the music again at the 2011 VMAsAlso published on:
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DinerI grew up in New Jersey, where diners are everywhere. What is so special about this quintessentially American eating place? It is just an interpretation of the cafe, brought to this country with immigrants from the old world to the new.
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Catching Up with ... Tales from EarthseaJapanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki was busy working on his film "Howl's Moving Castle," so couldn't helm "Tales from Earthsea," but he must have paid more than a few visits to the studio, as his hand is all over this lovely little anime from 2006.
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Girl Power - a Feast for Crows"A Feast for Crows," the fourth book in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, is in a very different tone from the previous thrill-a-minute and bloody good (figurative and literally) "A Storm of Swords."
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Things that Happen Beneath the DuneBeneath the Dune has hints of promise, but the secrets that are revealed to Tucker are far more interesting than the man himself. I'd rather Ramsay had told his story set in the past, from the past.
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A Magical Mystery Tour of CornwallMartin Clunes is wonderful as Doc Martin. He is different here from his curmudgeonly television series character, but still very enjoyable.
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Catching Up with ... "Unconditional Love"Unconditional Love is a fun little film starring Kathy Bates and Rupert Everett. It's a comedy, but it touches on love, grief, and betrayal, all while never getting sappy and staying a black comedy like only filmmakers from overseas can seem to do them.
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"The Annotated Sense and Sensibility" - Even More to LoveAnnotations have added even more to Austen's wonderful take of the Dashwood sisters
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Visit Your Local Library and Upgrade Your LifeToday's library has computers, music, movies, and yes, even books - and it won't cost you a dime
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The School Year Starts Again, but Maybe Not on TVWith kids going back to school, will kid shows no longer be watched at home?
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Catching an Old Classic - "The Big Heat"At first glance "The Big Heat" may seem like a standard crime drama, if a bit on the grim side. But if you stick with it, you will soon realize that you're seeing something akin to Shakespearean-noir.
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An Ounce of PreventionThe premise that all antioxidant supplements and juices, (pomegranate is held up as a prime example) are not only not good for you but might be really, really bad for you, but even kill you, brings scaremongering to a whole new level.
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Shades of Grey - "A Storm of Swords""A Storm of Swords" is the third book in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, and as brilliant as the first two were, this one is even better.
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I Didn't Know What Time it WasBeautiful memories, even in the midst of dementia
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Pretty BabyA recent Jezebel article tried to stir the exploitation pot by highlighting photos of a young french model, Thylane Loubry Blondeau, who happens to be 10 years old.
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Does Anyone Still Want Their MTV?Videos are scarce and reality programming is available on many other channels, so is MTV still really necessary?
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My Best Friend is a Vampire ... 'Let Me In''Let Me In' is beautifully filmed and framed, every shot a framed photo. There are repeating, haunting images '" of Abby walking barefoot in the snow, blood on white clothing.themselves in mirrors, communicating with each other using
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A Clash of KingsSometimes it feels like there are no good guys. We are made to root for the Starks, but depending on whose point of view is telling the story at the time, the colors quickly fade to gray, which makes for very interesting reading.
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Catching Up with ... 'Bottle Shock'Rickman and Co. are quite enjoyable in 'Bottle Shock' and it will be impossible not to want to break open a bottle of Napa Chardonnay while watching Bottle Shock, which was part of the 2008 Sundance film festival. Cheers!
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Owen Wilson Movie NightOwen Wilson is always Wilson in whatever he appears in, much like Bogie was Bogie. What is nice about Wilson is his niceness. Onscreen he is the most easygoing of actors, whether in the lead part or one of many in a large ensemble.
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Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue"Captain America: The First Avenger" is an old-fashioned film, calling to mind less super-hero movies, although it is clearly part of the Avengers production line, than some WW2 propaganda movies from the 1940s that starred Dana Andrews or Robert Walker.
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27Much is still being made of the recent announcement of Amy Winehouse being found dead from a drug overdose '" that she has now joined the "27 club," which includes such music immortals as Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain.
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Catching Up with ... 'How Do You Know''How Do You Know' should have been a good movie, but it's not. It's not bad because the main actors - Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd - lack appeal. They are all fine.
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George GentlyViewers will also enjoy Gently and Bacchus's investigation and interrogation techniques. Apparently in the '60s white gloves were never donned before examining evidence, cigarettes were smoked at every opportunity, even over a corpse.
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Blue Man GroupMaybe only people who actually attend a kid's movie with a kid should write a review.
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West Palm Beach's Best Art, Culture and HistoryMany people who live in the West Palm Beach area think only of the great weather an beautiful beaches, but there is also a lot of art and culture to enjoy and explore.
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Summer Movie Catch-up '" Water for ElephantsAll in all, "Water for Elephants" is a nice period romance. If you get a chance, give it a look.
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Those Lips, Those Eyes"Man Ray | Lee Miller, Partners in Surrealism" is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two extremely talented artists at the peak of their artistic and romantic partnership.
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Dear Angelina and Johnny"The Tourist" is a fun little film, and one Jolie and Depp should be proud to have on their resumes. Next time they have a break between blockbusters, they might consider filming together again. "Topkapi" seems ripe for a remake ...
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Minuit a ParisWoody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" is just ... so ... good. If you've never been to Paris, or studied art, or read about the Lost Generation or La Belle ‰poque, it will still be a joy to watch. But if you have ... how much more fun.
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Finally, 'Glee' Gets Realistic - Some of the Kids Will Actually Graduate Next Year"Glee" cast members are moving on, but maybe they should rethink at least one
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Emmy Nominations: Usual Suspects with a Few SurprisesA few surprises, but for the most part this year's nominations seem deserved as the usual suspects are honored.
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My First View of the PyramidsMy first view of the Pyramids was out the window of our hotel room, the famous Mena House, In Cairo. I had wanted to go to Egypt as long as I could remember.
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Death and Love in the South of FranceYou might want to crack open a bottle of wine, or make a cup of espresso and pick up some brioches - but make sure they are good ones, or the food snob Verlaque would not approve - before settling down to read this entertaining mystery.
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If I Could Talk to the AnimalsZookeeper has been sold as a talking animals comedy for the kiddies, and it is - there is CGI and animatronics to make the zoo animals crack wise. But at its heart, Zookeeper is a rom-com. James has realized that romantic comedy is his niche.
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Altered StatesAltered States Runs Through July 17. You Can Contact the Norton Museum of Art for More Information
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Catching an Old Classic - Pandora and the Flying DutchmanPandora and the Flying Dutchman is definitely a curiosity. It's probably not a great movie, but it's a lot of fun to watch. They don't make movies like this anymore.
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The Color of Your Socks"The Color of Your Socks: A Year With Pipilotti Rist" follows Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist as she works on various video art installations in the United States and Europe.
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Princess Grace of Monaco ... NotMonte Carlo is light and fluffy and fun time at the movies, a scenic rom-com in the same vein as French Kiss and Only You. It may take Leighton Meester to the next level in her movie career, rather than Gomez.
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Dreams with Old Boyfriends ... The Dark SideAm I the only person who still occasionally has a dream where there is a reconciliation with an old flame, or, alternately, a darker version, a lesson of sorts, depicting why the relationship was doomed?
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Catching Up with ... BurlesqueAguilera's character gets to sing and dance and wear a succession of amazing outfits and wonderful wigs. In some ways the entire movie is one long fevered daydream of a girl from Iowa who can really sing.
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He'll Always Be SiËn BiËn to MeWhether he's playing a terrorist, or a would-be hero, or an abject failure, or even a dramatic role as the stubborn son of Richard Harris in the magnificent film The Field, Sean Bean always fascinates.
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Here's Not Looking at You, KidIt might be worth skipping through the pages of this mess if you see it in a bookstore or the library (where I should have left it) if you want some completely unsubstantiated gossip about people who have been dead for decades. But if you want to read a b
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Just One More Thing..Peter Falk will always be remembered as Columbo, but he was also a wonderful character actor.
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The Meaning of LifeJagger is mostly in the background throughout the 547 page book, until the penultimate chapter, which begins, "It was the beginning of the '80s when Mick started to become unbearable."
