Films, TV shows, and books of the 'modern' era
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Last post by knitwit45
March 21st, 2011, 7:28 am
This seasons' New Offerings
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mrsl »
October 16th, 2010, 3:56 pm
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A few that I like in this first few weeks:
Blue Bloods: CBS - Friday Night
First off, I'm happy to have Tom Selleck back on weekly TV. The man...
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Last post by Lzcutter
March 16th, 2011, 12:19 am
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
March 10th, 2011, 6:43 pm
The Loner (1965-1966)
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moira finnie »
March 8th, 2011, 5:42 pm
Between the time that Rod Serling finished The Twilight Zone and began Night Gallery , he turned his hand to several projects. One of them was an...
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Last post by moira finnie
March 9th, 2011, 2:03 pm
The Muppet Show
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Birdy »
March 7th, 2011, 12:35 am
I forced the kids to watch The Muppet Show season 1 this weekend.
I hadn't seen it in so long, and forgot how many wonderful stars appeared.
Does...
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Last post by knitwit45
March 9th, 2011, 1:34 pm
First Asian American Football Player Dies
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by klondike » March 3rd, 2011, 7:44 am
A 49ers pioneer passes away
Wally Yonamine played just one season for the 49ers, but he made history in doing so, becoming pro football's first...
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Last post by movieman1957
March 3rd, 2011, 9:19 am
Oscar's "In Memoriam"
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by klondike » February 28th, 2011, 6:12 pm
The making of the Oscars' 'In Memoriam' segment
Sandy Cohen of the Associated Press has an interesting story about how the In Memoriam feature of...
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Last post by klondike
February 28th, 2011, 6:14 pm
Metal On Your Face
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Uncle Stevie »
February 18th, 2011, 11:10 pm
I am personally repulsed by Women and Men who adorn their faces and or bodies with metal such as rings or buttons. I walk away from cashiers in the...
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Last post by klondike
February 19th, 2011, 11:24 am
How Dumb is That??!!
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mrsl »
February 15th, 2011, 7:58 pm
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Just curious how many of you want to burst into uncontrollable laughter when you see some of these women trying to walk on stage on talk shows, or...
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
February 19th, 2011, 12:04 am
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
February 13th, 2011, 12:42 pm
Dumbest Show on TV
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ken123 »
July 11th, 2010, 4:24 pm
Judith is the person I must compliment for giving me the idea for this thread. Her comments on my thread in re Say Yes to the Dress, was my...
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Last post by Uncle Stevie
February 10th, 2011, 8:31 pm
Trash TV and Junk Food
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otterhere »
February 7th, 2011, 9:48 am
Anyone here share my recent unhealthy fascination with perfectly awful family reality shows? Embarrassing to admit, but one day I lingered on Jon and...
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Last post by charliechaplinfan
February 8th, 2011, 10:08 am
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
February 7th, 2011, 5:45 pm
A Really Great Commentary!
by klondike » February 7th, 2011, 4:20 pm
Even if you weren't excited about the way this whole past season shook-out, take a moment to read this column from sports analyst Jason Whitlock - he...
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Last post by klondike
February 7th, 2011, 4:20 pm
When a Nod's as good as a Rave . .
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by klondike » February 5th, 2011, 8:44 am
From MSN this morning:
Queen Elizabeth reportedly watched The King's Speech in a private screening this week, and found the portrayal of her father...
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Last post by movieman1957
February 5th, 2011, 3:51 pm
1939 Day by Day
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moira finnie »
January 29th, 2011, 8:19 am
This is just a heads up to those who love old newspapers and accounts of the studio era (all of which need to be taken with a good chuckle and that...
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Last post by kingrat
February 2nd, 2011, 12:55 pm
Betty White
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mrsl »
February 1st, 2011, 7:30 pm
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Ever since last year's Super Bowl, Betty White has been everywhere and doing everything, God love her. But I watched her in the Sunday night...
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Last post by Uncle Stevie
February 1st, 2011, 9:14 pm
Skype
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Uncle Stevie »
January 26th, 2011, 3:44 pm
I am not up on this technology but last weekend I spent the afternoon with some of my kids and my eldest son surprised me in a big way. He cam to me...
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Last post by Uncle Stevie
January 26th, 2011, 3:44 pm
HARRY'S LAW
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mrsl »
January 19th, 2011, 11:44 am
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I adore Kathy Bates and I'm thrilled she has her own show this season. I just hope the writing is good enough to keep it on the air. Her insolent...
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Last post by markfp
January 23rd, 2011, 10:36 pm
Countdown GONE
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ken123 »
January 21st, 2011, 8:59 pm
Tonight Keith Olbermann announced that his MSNBC Program Countdown will no longer be broadcast. :(
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Last post by mrsl
January 22nd, 2011, 3:00 pm
I want my, I want my, I want my Meg Ramsey!
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Ollie »
February 12th, 2010, 6:55 pm
I received CineMaven's MEG RAMSEY Webisode #2, and enjoyed this little guitar-buying spree so much. CM's the director, producer and writer, and she's...
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Last post by MissGoddess
January 22nd, 2011, 12:11 pm
Awards Shows
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mrsl »
January 20th, 2011, 12:05 am
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I missed the Peoples Choice but I did see the Golden Globes , and I have only two comments.
a.) Most of the ladies looked lovely, the gowns were...
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Last post by Uncle Stevie
January 22nd, 2011, 7:07 am
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Last post by MikeBSG
January 19th, 2011, 9:32 am
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Last post by Vecchiolarry
January 6th, 2011, 9:50 am
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Last post by stuart.uk
December 18th, 2010, 5:18 pm
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Last post by markfp
December 11th, 2010, 1:13 am
The Event
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Lzcutter »
November 23rd, 2010, 12:57 am
I've been watching this show since it debuted in September. It was hyped beyond belief all summer long. It was supposed to be a cross between Lost...
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Last post by Lzcutter
December 8th, 2010, 12:43 am
Late Night Entertainment
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mrsl »
November 25th, 2010, 1:55 am
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About 23 minutes ago, I reduced my SSO site down when I heard the announcer say that Paula Deen would return with Craig Ferguson after the...
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Last post by mrsl
November 25th, 2010, 1:55 am
Olbermann Suspened Without Pay
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ken123 »
November 5th, 2010, 2:41 pm
Keith Olbermann, host of MSNBC Countdown has been suspended without pay after it became known that he had contributated $2400 to three Democrats in...
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Last post by silentscreen
November 18th, 2010, 8:35 pm
PBS Mystery
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MikeBSG »
June 20th, 2008, 2:55 pm
Since the new season of Mystery starts on PBS Sunday night, June 22nd, I thought I'd open a thread.
This season begins with Inspector Lewis, the...
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Last post by Birdy
November 15th, 2010, 11:05 pm
Lusting
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Uncle Stevie »
November 10th, 2010, 12:04 am
Do Women lust after men in films as much as Men lust after Women? Some films portray Women lusting and drooling after Men but their portrayal seems...
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Last post by Uncle Stevie
November 10th, 2010, 12:04 am
A new Thin Man
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pvitari »
October 20th, 2010, 8:45 pm
OK, I'm stumped. I can't think of anyone who could play Nora. I mean, Myrna Loy was definitive and there's no one out there like her now, if you ask...
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Last post by pvitari
October 20th, 2010, 8:45 pm
19% Spending Cuts
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ken123 »
October 20th, 2010, 5:10 pm
The Uks Conservative/ Liberal coalition government has announced spending cuts, raising the retirement age, and 500,00 public service jobs.
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Last post by ken123
October 20th, 2010, 5:10 pm
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Last post by MissGoddess
October 7th, 2010, 9:16 am
100 Films Closer to Death
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srowley75 »
January 5th, 2010, 11:39 pm
Following the loss of my job in South Carolina this past spring, I returned to my hometown in West Virginia to live with my parents and sister as I...
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Last post by charliechaplinfan
September 26th, 2010, 6:49 am
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Last post by feaito
September 23rd, 2010, 9:36 pm
To Stuart re: UK Telly
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mrsl »
September 20th, 2010, 8:00 pm
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Stuart:
What's the scoop on Prince William and his fiancee'? Are things starting to get a little nuts like Chuck and Diana did? Normally I'm not...
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Last post by charliechaplinfan
September 22nd, 2010, 5:15 am
Musical Tribute to a Real Star
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mrsl »
September 21st, 2010, 4:09 pm
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About two weeks ago, I DVR'd the GAC Star of the Decade tribute to my very favorite George Strait. I love the way the country music association...
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Last post by mrsl
September 21st, 2010, 4:09 pm
TV stupidity
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mrsl »
September 11th, 2010, 10:21 am
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Some things just are too stupid to mention, but in this case, I can't hold my tongue. With all we know about cholesterol, and certain foods that...
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Last post by mrsl
September 11th, 2010, 10:21 am
memphis beat
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Lzcutter »
August 25th, 2010, 1:10 am
I have really enjoyed this summer series on TNT. Starring Jason Lee (who, I admit, I never watched in My Name is Earl as a cop who has lived his...
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Last post by Lzcutter
September 1st, 2010, 11:19 pm
BFI films online
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moira finnie »
August 31st, 2010, 12:07 pm
The British Film Institute has entered into a partnership with the advertising-supported, video-streaming site Daily Motion to provide access to some...
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Last post by MichiganJ
August 31st, 2010, 1:04 pm
A light bulb moment
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mrsl »
August 29th, 2010, 10:44 pm
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It's not difficult, but after spending three very boring hours watching the Emmy awards show, which had an entirely new and unusual format this...
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Last post by mrsl
August 30th, 2010, 11:55 pm
The Other End Of The Line
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Uncle Stevie »
August 28th, 2010, 5:22 am
I just saw this movie and thought it was quite a nice romantic love story of an Indian girl who works for Citi Bank in India as a Customer Support...
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Last post by Uncle Stevie
August 28th, 2010, 5:22 am
Gee, Spock, maybe tomorrow WAS yesterday!
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by klondike » August 6th, 2010, 11:53 am
WINSTON CHURCHILL, DWIGHT EISENHOWER UFO COVER-UP
:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Posted on Friday, August 6th, 2010
By Garrett...
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Last post by markfp
August 21st, 2010, 11:02 pm
Summer Camp
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by
srowley75 »
August 5th, 2010, 10:57 am
Been feeling a bit blue lately, so I decided to cheer myself up by viewing some low-budget movies throughout the summer, thus putting a positive spin...
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Last post by srowley75
August 11th, 2010, 11:50 am
Sherlock (New BBC series)
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pvitari »
July 29th, 2010, 2:44 pm
Attention Sherlock Holmes fans! Are you ready for a reboot of Sherlock Holmes, set in modern day London, with Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and...
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Last post by pvitari
July 29th, 2010, 4:48 pm
DAMAGES
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mrsl »
March 3rd, 2010, 12:50 am
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lzcutter:
Just wondering if you have been watching Damages? I watched the first two episodes of the second season then I lost it. I couldn't for...
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Last post by knitwit45
July 20th, 2010, 11:35 pm
Elegance of Women in Early TV
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ken123 »
July 19th, 2010, 12:28 pm
Back in the 1950s it seemed to me that the ladies who appeared on Quiz/ and/or Chat Shows were dressed very elegantly , the first lady that comes to...
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Last post by mrsl
July 19th, 2010, 3:35 pm
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Last post by charliechaplinfan
July 18th, 2010, 12:58 pm
Mel Gibson & News Channels Priorities
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ken123 »
July 13th, 2010, 12:50 pm
The Mel Gibson hate rants are a sad story, but IMHO it was not worth 10 minutes of air time on MSNBC this morning and this was just one hour long...
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Last post by ken123
July 13th, 2010, 12:50 pm
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