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Josh Lasser is a freelance entertainment reporter/critic. His work has appeared in print, online, and perhaps one day in book form.
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The Return of Jack Bauer
Jack Bauer’s back, baby! In a cold, cruel world, one man stands up to fight the good fight, to rid the world of terrorists, and to live out another one of the longest day’s of his life… Jack Bauer! FOX… Read More ›
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In Case of Emergency – The Next Episode
It’s a week later, and now I’ve seen the second episode of In Case of Emergency. The question is, of course, am I going to amend my opinions from my first viewing? No, no I’m not. It is true that… Read More ›
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Children of Men…Wait, Men Can Have Children?
Imagine the near future, 20 years or so from now. Al Gore’s dire predictions are beginning to come to fruition. The world is falling apart, cities and entire countries have disappeared. And on top of all of that, women have… Read More ›
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A Conversation with my Dark Half
So, there I am last night, watching the premiere of The Apprentice: Los Angeles — yes, I watched it on Monday because my Sundays are booked with Desperate Housewives. Despite the fact that Housewives is a shadow of its former… Read More ›
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Marble’s Mercury Madness Meltdown Remix Edition
Back in 1984 a revolutionary arcade game was released. Using a trackball, players were required to roll a marble through various levels, attempting not to fall off a ledge, end up in acid, or get eaten by weird green things…. Read More ›
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Nova scienceNOW Does a Story on Getting the Shaft
Nova scienceNOW is an undeniably likable show. The host, Neil deGrasse Tyson is fun, warm, and knowledgeable; and the show itself educates as well as entertains. It manages to walk to careful line between overly simplified and overly in-depth seemingly… Read More ›
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In Case of Emergency Laugh
I can’t help but feel I’m going to one day regret the following statement, but here goes: I think In Case of Emergency is funny. In Case of Emergency is a new sitcom ABC premiered last night at 9:30 PM…. Read More ›
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Happy TV New Year!
Wow, so it’s been weeks since I last ranted and raved to you, dear reader. And what, you ask (though begrudgingly so) has TV and Film Guy done with his time? Well, I’ll tell you, I watched television, and because… Read More ›
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Ice Age: The Meltdown…Or Maybe: Sequels: The Cash-in
The recently released DVD, Ice Age: The Meltdown, is packed with tons of special features, and that’s a wonderful thing, because they are, for the most part, far more interesting than the film which they accompany (save for the Scrat… Read More ›
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Taylor & Burton. They Made Movies Together.
The romance between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is about as amazing as anything Hollywood could ever come up with. The two fell in love during the filming of Cleopatra, during which time they were both married to other people. … Read More ›
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DeNiro and Damon Go Shepherding
Whatever problems it may have, The Good Shepherd is an enjoyable, well-made film. It features numerous strong actors performing well, an intricate plot, and is ably directed. That being said, it almost certainly is not as good as people hoped… Read More ›
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The Best Film of the Year
Every reviewer puts out lists at the end of December: the best list, the worst list, the what should win an Oscar list, the what will win an Oscar list, the if they’d only had a clue while making it… Read More ›
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I’m a Hound Dog
Why Disney insists on mining its past successes and foisting off cheap sub-par direct-to-video sequels to its consumers I can’t guess. That’s not entirely true, clearly they feel as though they can make money off of these tactics, but it’s… Read More ›
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Life in a Snow Globe: St. Elsewhere Comes to DVD
Arriving just in time for Christmas, another classic television series has managed to wend its way onto DVD. Newly released is season one of St. Elsewhere. It’s the story of St. Eligius Hospital, known as “St. Elsewhere” to many due… Read More ›
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Dead Men Tell No Tales or Yo Ho Ho, a Pirate’s Life For Me
Have you gone to a restaurant for the first time, sat down at the table not expecting terribly much, only to be delightfully surprised by how wonderful the entire meal was? Have you then ever gone back to that restaurant… Read More ›
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World Trade Center – Is it Good? Is it "Too Soon?" Is it Both?
Sometimes films are put out that are difficult to accurately assess due to the strong emotions tied with the release. Such is the case with Oliver Stone’s World Trade Center, which has recently been released to DVD. This movie follows… Read More ›
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National Forget Your Family, Love Your Television Day!
TV and Film Guy officially declares December 17 National Forget Your Family, Love Your Television Day Dear reader, I am greatly disheartened by the hatred people display on a very regular basis for their television. Do you realize that some… Read More ›
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Here’s Another Show You Won’t Watch, But Should
I will now give the kiss of death to another show. Seriously, just you wait, I’m going to tell you know how great another show that you’re not watching is and CBS is going to go out tomorrow and cancel… Read More ›
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My Favorite Version of A Christmas Carol
It seems as though everyone has their favorite version of A Christmas Carol. Many like the classic 1951 Scrooge starring Alastair Sim as the title character. Others prefer George C. Scott in the 1984 made-for-television version. There are those that… Read More ›
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The Greatest Christmas Movie Ever Made
Here it is, the single greatest Christmas movie of all time, no joke, no doubt, no question, it’s Die Hard. And before any quibbling begins, can we agree, in general, that it’s a good movie. Seriously. Step back from the… Read More ›
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