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Tag: king of pain

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The King of Pain: My Fellow Bloggers Join In

Much like Dr. Jones there, I’m about ready to cut the cord and bring this whole blog-a-thon to a crashing end…but not before turning the … Read More ›

Posted on June 28, 2011August 2, 2011
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The King of Pain: SUMMER SCHOOL

Note: This is my final entry for the King of Pain Blog-a-Thon. Tomorrow I’m hoping to cap it all off by turning the mic over … Read More ›

Posted on June 27, 2011March 20, 2012
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The King of Pain: WHAT A GIRL WANTS

My walk through the darkness is almost over…I’m beginning to see the light. Well, something lighter anyway. WHAT A GIRL WANTS is clearly a movie … Read More ›

Posted on June 26, 2011August 2, 2011
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The King of Pain: CAMP CUCAMONGA

This is it gang – the lowest depths of hades. The most excruciating pain this monarch of agony will have to endure. No torture, no … Read More ›

Posted on June 25, 2011August 2, 2011
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The King of Pain: POPEYE

The descent into darkness continues my friends, and I didn’t expect the darkness to contain such an attempt at levity. Back in 1980, Paramount thought … Read More ›

Posted on June 24, 2011August 2, 2011
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The King of Pain: AIRBORNE

We begin to descend into the darkness today dear friends. Today the pain of my kingdom was inflicted upon me in a whole new way. … Read More ›

Posted on June 23, 2011August 2, 2011
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The King of Pain: SPACE CAMP

When did we stop dreaming about outer space? As this film played out, I was fascinated by the scores of kids of all ages who … Read More ›

Posted on June 22, 2011August 3, 2011
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The King of Pain: THREE O’CLOCK HIGH

This film should almost be titled “John Hughes Made It Look So Easy”. I’ve come to the conclusion that sitting down to watch any film … Read More ›

Posted on June 21, 2011August 3, 2011
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The King of Pain: SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE

Six or seven years ago I really began to love cooking. There was something about being creative in the kitchen that reminded me of studying … Read More ›

Posted on June 20, 2011August 3, 2011
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Hurts So Good (Participate in The King of Pain Blog-a-Thon)

I’ve watched half of the eight films you fine folks sentenced me with for the King of Pain blog-a-thon…and lemme tell ya crew, so far … Read More ›

Posted on June 6, 2011August 3, 2011
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Bad Selection (Announcing the Titles for The King of Pain Blog-a-Thon…and a Call to Join!)

The votes are in, the beans have been counted, and the hellish progamme has been set. Below, in alphabetical order are the seven films I’ll … Read More ›

Posted on April 12, 2011August 5, 2011
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Hurt (Announcing "The King of Pain Blog-a-Thon")

I wanted to come up with a blog-a-thon for The Dark of The Matinee, as I’m in the midst of planning a little road trip … Read More ›

Posted on March 7, 2011August 6, 2011

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