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Matt Lauer Facing Fate He Doesn't Deserve on Today Show

Drawing Most of the Heat Over NBC Debacle With Ann Curry

By , April 4th, 2013

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getting most of the backlash from ’s departure on Today.

I’ve known Matt Lauer for years, beginning when he was an anchor, with of all people, on the locally syndicated show “People Are Talking.” It’s sad to see what’s happening now as he teeters on the brink of a total career meltdown.

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Reflections on Two Summer Blockbusters: Dark Knight, Skyfall

Both Films Are Now on DVD; Spend Your Money One

By , March 13th, 2013

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in (top) and as in Dark Knight Rises.

The latest James Bond film “Skyfall” and ’s “,” were two of last year’s blockbusters, but I only got around to seeing them recently. I’m glad I waited. It allowed me to put the films in perspective without all the surrounding hype.

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Ben Affleck's 'Argo' a Harrowing Tale Well Told, Well Acted

Iranian Hostage Crisis Provides Backdrop for Thriller

By , October 12th, 2012

benafflect argo Ben Affleck's 'Argo' a Harrowing Tale Well Told, Well Acted When actor turned director with his brilliantly staged “The Town” two years back, audiences and Hollywood took note. It was a tense, tautly realized. His latest effort, “,” is much the same.

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J.J. Abrams' Sci-Fi Show 'Fringe' Gets New Life from Fox

Network Approves New 13 Episode Arc for Next Season

By , May 3rd, 2012

fringe1 J.J. Abrams' Sci Fi Show 'Fringe' Gets New Life from Fox Lost-wunderkund J. J. Abrams’ show “” has been nothing short of brilliant for almost of all its four seasons. finally announced it’s renewing the epic show for a shortened-13-episode season.  It was the right call.

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Robert De Niro, Tribeca Film Festival Lift New York City

Festival Has Anchored Lower Manhattan Since Terror Attacks

By , April 23rd, 2012

deniro tribeca1 Robert De Niro, Tribeca Film Festival Lift New York CityRobert DeNiro and , as they have every year since 2002, kicked off New York City’s Festival, which has grown to become of the nation’s signature celluloid events.

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Jason Isaacs Stars in 'Awake,' TV's Hot New Sci-Fi Drama

Kyle Killen's NBC Show is Tightly Written, Acted, Directed

By , April 16th, 2012

jasonisaacs awake1 Jason Isaacs Stars in 'Awake,' TV's Hot New Sci Fi DramaSci-fi devotees have watched boatloads of shows come and go on the small screen. But when “” debuted several weeks back on , I decided to give it a shot.

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