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Author Peter Mehlman was a writer and producer of NBC’s hit sitcom, Seinfeld. In an interview with NPR, Mehlman said that he really enjoyed writing the scripts that took shots at liberal ideals. One of his favorite storylines was the episode where Kramer refused to wear the AIDS ribbon. It didn’t matter that he eagerly […]… Continue reading Seinfeld and Aunt Jemima — SOAR

June 17, 2020 – It may have taken me just shy of 62 years, but last night, I finished my most recent binge and watched episode 158 of The Dick Van Dyke Show, “The Last Chapter,” which originally aired June 1, 1966. I can at long last say I’ve seen every episode including the unaired […]… Continue reading The Dick Van Dyke Show still inspires… — Mark B. Perry

“How happy is the blameless vestal’s lot!The world forgetting, by the world forgot.Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind!Each pray’r accepted, and each wish resign’d.” -Alexander Pope Michel Gondry’s 2004 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a contemporary query into the human condition. Though not a Surrealist film, Eternal Sunshine does present a surreal exploration […]… Continue reading Surrealism as Model: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind — History Theory & Methodology

Government and the Presidency as Seen on T.V.! It has been sung that everybody wants to rule the world. With the destabilized nature of our current politics, that statement could probably be called into question. Tears for Fears certainly couldn’t have predicted the state of things in 2020. Not dwelling on the real world for […]… Continue reading The Secret of American Politics — Ryan’s Millennial Watch Party

One crucial element of classic Adam Sandler comedies is the antagonist. The Sandman created a genre in which the villain provided tremendous comedic fodder. The bad guys countered his slacker characters’ relatable charm with the despicable trappings of snobby rich guy society. Here are the most memorable: 5. Chuck Cedar – Mr. Deeds Sandy Cohen […]… Continue reading Best Adam Sandler Movie Villains — GREESE CHICAGO: LIFE, SPORTS, FOOD, BARS & CULTURE

The King of Staten Island isn’t as cool of a title as The King of New York, but few people can be as cool as Christopher Walken. While this 2020 movie has that title, main character Scott Carlin (Pete Davidson) is certainly no king. In this Judd Apatow-directed feature, Scott is a 24-year-old who lives […]… Continue reading REVIEW: Despite some good moments, ‘King of Staten Island’ can test patience — Matthew Liedke on Film

‘La La Land‘ is a the story of a Jazz musician who falls for an aspiring actress in L.A. They both are trying to achieve their dreams in a city known for destroying them, whilst keeping their relationship going. It is a hypnotising movie, that you will struggle to look away from, the visuals are […]… Continue reading ‘La La Land’ Review — Berry Good Films

[ad_1] Warning: There are spoilers below for the final episodes of “Fuller House.”Candace Cameron Bure told Insider she and the “Fuller House” actresses pushed to make sure the men on the show weren’t “stupid.””I was like, ‘We don’t want these women who are all smart, intelligent, loving women to be marrying these men that all […]… Continue reading Candace Cameron Bure fought so the ‘Fuller House’ men weren’t ‘stupid’ — piinions

[ad_1] As theaters begin to slowly open up to live patrons, several local companies have announced a return to the boards… some quite soon. Fort Worth’s Jubilee Theatre officially opens this Friday with its show How I Got Over, with a 50 percent capacity performance space. Safety measures include requiring facemasks for patrons, having your […]… Continue reading Live theaters begin to open, with safety protocols in place — piinions