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Archive for August 2010

Movie Essentials: 1997

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  In 1997, Princess Di was killed in a car crash in Paris.  Elton John would later compare her to a “Candle in the Wind.”  In more England-related news, Tony Blair became Prime Minister, paving the way for Michael Sheen to make a career out of playing him.  Tiger Woods, age 21, became the youngest... Read more »
By Hammer,
August 31, 2010 at 8:42 pm
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True Blood Recap - Fresh Blah

  Where have you gone, Alcide?  Come back!   This week’s True Blood was a doozie of a snooze.   Here’s my recap from phillyBurbs.com.   Penultimate seasonal episodes are meant to excite the viewer, to entice s/him to come back for the season finale.  The second-to-last episode of the season should be such a... Read more »
By Magistra,
August 30, 2010 at 1:31 pm
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19 People Who Should Be the Next Betty White

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If there was anything wrong with last night’s Emmy awards, it was the overuse of America’s current sweetheart, Betty White.  I’ve been over the Ms. White hype ever since right around the time of her over-praised and under-funny Saturday Night Live hosting gig.  It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Besides, the... Read more »
By Magistra,
August 30, 2010 at 10:33 am
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Movie Reviews: The Last Exorcism (*), The Switch (***)

  The Last Exorcism (*) I am baffled by the generally good reviews this movie has been receiving.  Produced by Eli Roth and directed by Daniel Stamm, The Last Exorcism is a tame, PG-13 rated horror film completely lacking in scares and originality.  The movie apes everything from the classic ’74 Exorcist to the handheld... Read more »
By Hammer,
August 28, 2010 at 6:44 pm
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Movie Essentials: 1996

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  In 1996, the minimum hourly wage was raised to $5.15.  Mad Cow Disease hit Britain.  eBay and Ask Jeeves were launched.  Joe Klein admitted that he is “Anonymous”, the author of Primary Colors.  The Spice Girls invaded America’s shores and had a No. 1 hit with “Wannabe.”  Los Del Rio tortured the organized dance-averse... Read more »
By Hammer,
August 24, 2010 at 5:34 pm
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Emmypalooza 2010 - 12 Rules for the Emmy Telecast Drinking Game!

  I’m not sure how I’m going to get through the Emmy broadcast (especially the TV movie parts) without a beverage in hand stronger than an Arnold Palmer, but by Jove, I’m gonna try! For those of you who will be drinking something a little stronger (an Emmy Martini, perhaps?) here are the rules for... Read more »
By Magistra,
August 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm
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Questions About 'Mad Men' - She Bop

    1. Good morning! How are you today? A little late with the Mad Men recap, are we? Yes, sorry.  I didn’t get a chance to watch the show until Monday night; and by then, one of the episode’s biggest shockers had already been spoiled for me. 2. Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce and Joan... Read more »
By Magistra,
August 24, 2010 at 7:24 am
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MCHammerCast: Episode 17 - Top 5 Legal Movies

  That’s right everybody – we’re back!  After a long summer hiatus, Matt and John are back to doing what they do, well, if not best, then fairly competently: podcasting!  This week, they discuss their Top 5 favorite legal movies – a fitting subject given their professional vocation.  Get the podcast on iTunes (search “mchammercast”)... Read more »
By Hammer,
August 23, 2010 at 10:31 pm
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Movie Essentials (special edition): 1977

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This special edition of Movie Essentials has been written and contributed to Hammervision by friend and fellow Essentials guru, DAVID BECKER: In 1977, the world’s first “personal computer,” the Commodore PET, was demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.  The death penalty was reintroduced in the US with a Utah firing squad.  Jimmy Carter was sworn... Read more »
By Hammer,
August 23, 2010 at 10:14 pm
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The Worst Movie Weekend of the Year

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By JOHN HAMMERLE The last weekend in August.  Serious moviegoers dread it.  Most intelligent adults avoid it like the plague.  Only a few suckers get caught in a movie theater that weekend.  Admit it – you know it’s true.  The thrill of summer blockbusters has come and gone.  The awards contenders and smart studio product... Read more »
By Magistra,
August 23, 2010 at 9:45 pm
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