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Ewan McGregor – Absolute Beginners
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Ewan McGregor – Absolute Beginners

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Ewan McGregor Absolute Beginners by Jay S. Jacobs One of the reasons that Scottish actor Ewan McGregor’s career has been so fascinating is because he is constantly reinventing himself. The guy is just as comfortable in rough-n-tumble violent drug gang stories (Trainspotting) as arty period pieces (Emma, Miss Potter), black comedy (his breakthrough Shallow Grave, I Love You Phillip Morris), action … Continue reading →

Noah Wyle Looks Up In the Falling Skies
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Noah Wyle Looks Up In the Falling Skies

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Noah Wyle Looks Up In the Falling Skies by Jay S. Jacobs Noah Wyle is back. He is returning to series television six years after he hung up his stethoscope as the beloved Dr. John Carter in the classic series ER in 2005 – though he did guest appearances on that show periodically until it … Continue reading →

Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer – Having Fun with the Law
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer – Having Fun with the Law

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer Having Fun with the Law by Jay S. Jacobs A few months ago, while I was talking with legendary actor Malcolm McDowell, he was excitedly telling me about Franklin and Bash – an upcoming TV series that he was co-starring in. “That’s a terrific show,” McDowell said. “It’s about a law firm … Continue reading →

Liev Schreiber – Making Every Day Special
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Liev Schreiber – Making Every Day Special

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Liev Schreiber Making Every Day Special by Brad Balfour Actor Liev Schreiber commands his fair share of big-budget dramas such as The Manchurian Candidate, but it is starring in personal films like A Walk on the Moon, off-Broadway shows, or even directing others like in the emotionally invested Everything is Illuminated that stimulates his urge to be in this … Continue reading →

Blue Valentine (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Blue Valentine (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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BLUE VALENTINE (2010) Starring Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, Faith Wladyka, John Doman, Mike Vogel, Marshall Johnson, Jen Jones, Maryann Plunkett, James Benatti, Barbara Troy, Carey Westbrook, Ben Shenkman, Eileen Rosen, Enid Graham and Ashley Gurnari. Screenplay by Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis and Cami Delavigne. Directed by Derek Cianfrance. Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment.  112 minutes.  … Continue reading →

Daydream Nation (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Daydream Nation (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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DAYDREAM NATION (2011) Starring Kat Dennings, Reece Thompson, Andie MacDowell, Josh Lucas, Rachel Blanchard, Ted Whittall, Luke Camilleri, Natasha Calis, Quinn Lord, Calum Worthy, Landon Liboiron, Laura Jacobs and Katie Boland. Screenplay by Mike Goldbach. Directed by Mike Goldbach. Distributed by eOne Films.  96 minutes.  Rated R. Teen angst is always a dangerous balancing act … Continue reading →

Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings, Jaimie Alexander and Idris Elba Put the Hammer Down for Thor
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Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings, Jaimie Alexander and Idris Elba Put the Hammer Down for Thor

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Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings, Jaimie Alexander and Idris Elba Put the Hammer Down for Thor by Brad Balfour Inspired by in the very chilly Scandinavian country of Norway, the Marvel Comics-based Thor – with its roots in the legends of the Norse Gods and their fabled home of Asgard – puts … Continue reading →

Vincent D’Onofrio & Dick Wolf – One Last Time with Criminal Intent
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Vincent D’Onofrio & Dick Wolf – One Last Time with Criminal Intent

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Vincent D’Onofrio & Dick Wolf One Last Time with Criminal Intent by Jay S. Jacobs It’s all come down to this. After nine seasons and three pairs of lead detectives, we are at the final season of Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Or are we? The USA Network has offered the show one final wrap-up season. In return, … Continue reading →

Mary McCormack and Fred Weller – Back in Witness Protection
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Mary McCormack and Fred Weller – Back in Witness Protection

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Mary McCormack and Fred Weller Back in Witness Protection by Jay S. Jacobs The popular series In Plain Sight returns to the USA Network tonight with lots of changes and some question marks, but it also has a solid core and a reinvigorated cast. Stars Mary McCormack and Fred Weller – who play WITSEC (Witness Protection Service) Marshalls Mary Shannon and … Continue reading →

Wendell Pierce – Doing God’s Will in New Orleans
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Wendell Pierce – Doing God’s Will in New Orleans

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Wendell Pierce Doing God’s Will in New Orleans by Jay S. Jacobs Sometimes life can be going so well and suddenly almost everything you have ever known is completely torn apart. Take Wendell Pierce.  He had long toiled to become a respected actor, appearing in films such as Waiting to Exhale, Sleepers, Get on the Bus, … Continue reading →