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Netflix’s “The Willoughbys” is perhaps the textbook definition of style over substance. But, oh my, what style! via The weirdly wondrous “Willoughbys” — Static and Screen

To honor some the creative forces who have died due to Covid-19, CNN turned to those who knew them, loved them and were deeply affected by the work that defined their legacies. Below are tributes to these artists. Mark Blum, actor, 69 “Mark Blum was an actor’s actor. Everyone knew him and everyone respected him. […]… Continue reading Tributes to the entertainers and artists who died from coronavirus — eMobiTuner

The following contains spoilers for Better Call Saul season 5. That Better Call Saul ends in tragedy has been a given since the moment it was first announced. Just in case anyone watching was unfamiliar with its predecessor even the very first scene of Saul’s very first episode made it clear that things do not […]… Continue reading How Better Call Saul Became a Tragic Love Story — Den of Geek

“I can’t read. I can’t concentrate.” “I’m having trouble reading.” “All I can read are news stories.” Nearly everyone I know is having trouble focusing. I’ve found myself reading the same sentence over and over, without remembering what I just read. Maybe now is not the time for long, plot-heavy books. Maybe now is the […]… Continue reading What to Read When You Can’t Focus — Books on the Table

Dear Messrs. Donald Trump, John Michael (Mick) Mulvaney, and Michael Huckabee, There is a time for having fun, a time for jokes and humour. However, there is also a time to be serious. I read with horror this morning Mr. Mulvaney’s comments, obviously intended to be funny, claiming that the reason the media was reporting […]… Continue reading Open Letter To The Three Stooges — Filosofa’s Word

Movie: As Good As It Gets Release Date: December 23, 1997 Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Shirley Knight. Tag Lines: “Brace yourself for Melvin.” “A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.” Relevance: “What if this is as good as it gets?” […]… Continue reading 269. As Good As It Gets — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: Eddie Murphy Raw Release Date: December 18, 1987 Director: Robert Townsend Starring: Eddie Murphy Tag Lines: “WARNING! You may be offended if you’re black, white, male, female, rich or poor, Bill Cosby, Mr. T or Richard Pryor.” “Catch him in the act. Uncensored Uncut Irresistibly…” Relevance: I had just watched ‘Beverly Hills Cop II’ […]… Continue reading 264. Eddie Murphy Raw — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: The Graduate Release Date: December 22, 1967 Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katherine Ross. Tag Lines: “What’ll you do after you graduate?” “This is Benjamin. He’s a little worried about his future.” Relevance: “I am not trying to seduce you. Would you like me to seduce you? Is that what you’re […]… Continue reading 260. The Graduate — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: Home Alone Release Date: November 16, 1990 Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O’Hara, John Candy. Tag Lines: “Holy cow!” “Bring Home The Laughter This Holiday Season!” “When Kevin’s family left for vacation, they forgot one minor detail: Kevin. But don’t worry… He cooks. He cleans. He […]… Continue reading 259. Home Alone — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Movie: The Bad News Bears Release Date: April 7, 1976 Director: Michael Ritchie Starring: Walter Matthau, Tatum O’Neal, Chris Barnes, Vic Morrow, Jackie Earle Haley, Joyce Van Patten. Tag Lines: “…together they make it happen!” “The Catcher Can Only Catch a Cold. The Coach Can’t Wait to Pass Out. The Pitcher Can’t Wait to Fill […]… Continue reading 258. The Bad News Bears — A Movie A Day Keeps The Doctor Away