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About ilmozart

Pop culture addict. Reading enthusiast. Music lover. Occasional believer in the city of Atlantis.

One-hour to Oscar…and live blogging and final musings

Posted on February 24, 2013 by ilmozart

Yep. It’s that time again this year. And yes, like other award shows, I will be live blogging the whole thing. I’ve been lucky enough to see every nominated film and while I think we are probably going see Argo take home … Continue reading →

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SNL Classics: Jimmy Tango’s Fat Busters (aka Ride the Snake)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by ilmozart

I remember everyone being so surprised when Jim Carrey’s SNL hosted in 1996. Considering his years on In Living Color, his ability to perform even the most odd and bizarre of sketches, should not have surprised anyone. Plus I find … Continue reading →

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So….about that Superbowl commercial

Posted on February 4, 2013 by ilmozart

Not that one, or that one This one: Apparently this cost the Church of Scientology 8 million dollars. That’s right — 8. Million. Dollars. And it said absolutely nothing. And anything it DID say, well, it seems to be counter-intuitive … Continue reading →

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What it’s like to shoot Game of Thrones in Iceland

Posted on January 31, 2013 by ilmozart

Full disclosure: I’ve been to Iceland. It is as gorgeous and as cold and as foreign as you think it is. Desolate and beautiful in places, lush and beautiful in others. I cannot imagine a better location for Beyond the … Continue reading →

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How I Met Your Mother will end next year

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ilmozart

I’m so glad CBS listened when the entire internet begged it to let How I Met Your Mother go off into the sunset, its honor and integrity still mostly intact. It was announced today that CBS has renewed HIMYM for … Continue reading →

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SNL Classics: Cooking with the Anal Retentive Chef

Posted on January 30, 2013 by ilmozart

There were several of these, possibly the most memorable being the time the Anal Retentive Chef cooked with the Creole chef played by John Goodman. But there is something about the low-level insanity of this Anal Retentive Chef sketch that … Continue reading →

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Best of 30 Rock’s Dr. Spaceman

Posted on January 29, 2013 by ilmozart

I am refusing the believe that 30 Rock is actually going to be ending this Thursday night. Without Liz, Jack, Kenneth, Tracy, and the rest of the TGS gang (note: Hazel Whatshername is NOT on this list), I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Greatest Jon Hamm photo ever

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ilmozart

At least according to Vulture… Tony Danza wishes he were as cool as little Jonny Hamm! It is the sexy + funny that really makes Jon Hamm special. The one without the other just wouldn’t cut it. I mean, how … Continue reading →

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How The Office surprised me this week

Posted on January 27, 2013 by ilmozart

As The Office limps towards the finish line of its ninth and finale season, something odd happened this week. It managed to surprise me. Ever since Pam and Jim got married and settled into married bliss, they’ve been boring. Sure … Continue reading →

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All you need to know about Adam Levine’s SNL episode

Posted on January 27, 2013 by ilmozart

Adam Levine admitted it himself — this is him overreaching and trying acting. But there was some funny last night. Not much, but some… First off, Adam’s monolog. Sure the Voice spoof was a given, but it was cute – … Continue reading →

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