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Paul Drake’s Dilemma

Last night I watched a great Perry Mason. “The Case of Paul Drake’s Dilemma” (Season 6, Episode 3) was one which my Dad would have loved, because it showcased some of the hardboiled side of Drake. When he got punched … Continue reading

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Adapting Kurosawa

“I may finally lose my faith in the human soul.” ~ Rashoman. Let us hope that this is vaguely good news. We definitely need more good films in America, but I hope this isn’t a case (as usual) where they … Continue reading

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My Synopsis of Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Blade Runner

Learning that Blade Runner is being remade/prequeled like bunch of apes, I thought I should explain. In this prequel, after graduating from Hogwarts Ape Academy, the sentient Brinneo-chim leader Caesar kills all the humans, but is stopped at the last … Continue reading

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John Carter Cometh

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Bizarre Musical Instruments Behind SF Movies

The bizarre musical instruments behind classic scifi movie sounds

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Thor Hammers the Box Office

The Thor movie opened number one this weekend! Hope it is as good as the hype. I am very nervous about all these movies coming out. Superheroes are so easy to mess up or turn into camp. Very skillful and … Continue reading

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What Happens in Winning

What happens in Charlie Sheen stays in Winning. I wish. I am soooo tired of the media circus in this country. For years now, whether it is a vapid non-entity like Paris Hilton or distractions like Charlie Sheen, all we … Continue reading

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