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After Earth and the Directorial Twist

Posted on April 18, 2013 by ilmozart

Watch this… Now, watch this… Did you see it? Or rather, not see it? Both movies have the same director, but a very very different marketing strategy. Clearly Hollywood is no longer banking on the box office magic of one … Continue reading →

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Trailer: Catching Fire

Posted on April 15, 2013 by ilmozart

While I didn’t adore The Hunger Games, I’m more interested in Catching Fire after seeing this trailer. It very clearly veers away from the book, but for the purposes of a movie, I can understand why. Because we can’t be … Continue reading →

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What is it with death and AMC shows these days?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by ilmozart

And no, I don’t mean the fact that every few days another famous person seems to be shuffling off this mortal coil. Thinking about some of the biggest dramas on TV right now, it strikes me that all of them … Continue reading →

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Trailer for HBO’s Behind the Candelabra

Posted on April 8, 2013 by ilmozart

Upfront, I know precious little about Liberace apart from the fact that he liked to sparkle and Fred Armisen plays him well on SNL. But all that aside, I’m fascinated by this new HBO movie, Behind the Candelabra, directed by … Continue reading →

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R.I.P Roger Ebert

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ilmozart

It’s hard to put into words exactly why the passing of Roger Ebert has been so difficult. I didn’t know him personally. We never exchanged an email or even a tweet. And he certainly had no clue who I was. … Continue reading →

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David Brent from The Office is back!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by ilmozart

Brent is back, baby! First the teaser… And now, the main course, complete with terribly uncomfortable song: Granted this is just for Comic Relief on March 15 (aka Red Nose Day), but it’s good have him back in our live … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Oscar, Oscar, Oscar – 2013!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by ilmozart

Will Seth Macfarlane slip into Stewie when he gets nervous? Will we get another awkward In Memoriam where people clap BEFORE the end? Will we get an real upset with any of the “given” awards (looking at you Hathaway)? Find out here … Continue reading →

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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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