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Category: listy goodness

listy goodness

Modern Guilt (Top Five Guilty Pleasure Movies)

So there’s me the other night, pulling my shaggy hair out trying to come up with a top five list for this week. I’m off … Read More ›

Posted on August 20, 2008August 23, 2012
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We Were Born in a Flame

It’s that time again…time to tune into nightly TV that happened twelve hours ago, and momentarily pretend that we are actually interested in gymnastics. Yes, … Read More ›

Posted on August 12, 2008August 23, 2012
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I Got Rhythm

I’m not entirely sure why, but I seem to suddenly be surrounded by musicals. Last weekend I watched MAMMA MIA!…next weekend I’ll be seeing the … Read More ›

Posted on August 7, 2008August 23, 2012
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I Don’t Mind if You Forget Me

I’m beginning to believe that there is something worse than a bad movie, for both the film makers and the audience. I think that worse … Read More ›

Posted on July 8, 2008August 23, 2012
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Oh Canada

Today is Canada Day…our national holiday up here in the north, and the date celebrated as the birthday of our nation. Of course, in true … Read More ›

Posted on July 1, 2008August 23, 2012
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Wasted Time

Weird lil’ moment for me this weekend. A guy named Lou Kije read my review on THE HAPPENING and actually posted a comment (still somewhat … Read More ›

Posted on June 24, 2008August 23, 2012
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Summertime Blues

In a recent issue of Entertainment Weekly, columnist Chris Nashawaty bemoaned what has become of summer movies. He gripes that just about every release between … Read More ›

Posted on June 10, 2008August 23, 2012
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Growing Up

I turned thirty this weekend – hence the absence of an update yesterday. I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend, and even managed to … Read More ›

Posted on June 3, 2008August 23, 2012
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The Boys of Summer

Winter jacket in the closet? (Check). Walking out of work into actual daylight? (Check).Toronto Maple Leafs on the golf course? (Check). Must be spring!! And … Read More ›

Posted on April 15, 2008August 23, 2012
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A Moment Like This

Tonight I watched MR. MEGORIUM’S WONDER EMPORIUM. The movie is sweet, and probably something younger kids would like, but it felt like it missed a … Read More ›

Posted on March 18, 2008August 23, 2012
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Rock and Roll All Night

Last night the annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in New York. While I am still mystified that The Beastie … Read More ›

Posted on March 11, 2008August 23, 2012
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The Best of You

You’ll have to forgive my slight tardiness with this post. Most movie writers compile their year-end lists to coincide with the actual end of the … Read More ›

Posted on January 15, 2008August 23, 2012

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