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Hany Abu-Assad On His Oscar nominated Controversial Feature Omar
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Hany Abu-Assad On His Oscar nominated Controversial Feature Omar

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Hany Abu-Assad On His Oscar nominated Controversial Feature Omar by Brad Balfour Palestinian director Hany Abu–Assad’s controversial Oscar–nominated feature Omar merges genres and uses flawed characters to dynamically illustrate the complex political realities between Israel and the Palestinian territories. Born October 11th, 1961, in Nazareth, Israel, Abu–Assad was first nominated for a Best Foreign Language … Continue reading →

Joelle Carter – The Ends Justify The Means
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Joelle Carter – The Ends Justify The Means

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Joelle Carter – The Ends Justify The Means by Jay S. Jacobs Joelle Carter has certainly had a wild ride in the five seasons that she has been playing southern belle Ava Crowder on FX’s acclaimed modern western Justified. When you meet a character right as she is killing her abusive husband, you wouldn’t think there … Continue reading →

About Last Night (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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About Last Night (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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ABOUT LAST NIGHT (2014) Starring Michael Ealy, Joy Bryant, Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Chris McDonald, Adam Rodriguez, Joe Lo Truglio, Paula Patton, Catherine Shu, David Greenman, Bryan Callen, Paul Quinn, Hailey Boyle, Hailey Boyle and Terrell Owens. Screenplay by Leslye Headland. Directed by Steve Pink. Distributed by Screen Gems. 100 minutes. Rated R. This movie … Continue reading →

Lucky Bastard (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Lucky Bastard (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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LUCKY BASTARD (2014) Starring Don McManus, Jay Paulson, Betsy Rue, Chris Wylde, Catherine Annette, Lee Kholafai, Lanny Joon, Clint Brink, Deborah Zoe and Angela Shin. Screenplay by Robert Nathan and Lukas Kendall. Directed by Robert Nathan. Distributed by CAVU Pictures. 94 minutes. Rated NC-17. It’s hard to believe that it’s about 15 years since The Blair … Continue reading →

Getting Deep With Emblem3
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Getting Deep With Emblem3

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PopEntertainment.com reporters Ali Speiss and Sami Speiss sat down in the tour bus with Wesley Stromberg, Drew Chadwick and Keaton Stromberg before their recent Tower Theater concert.  They discuss music, fans, deepness, playing live on the #Bamdlife tour, snow, George Foreman grills, “Dueling Banjos” and all sorts of crazy stuff.  Check it out! Continue reading →

Fred Stoller – Sitcom Staple
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Fred Stoller – Sitcom Staple

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Fred Stoller – Sitcom Staple by Ronald Sklar The in-demand character actor describes the unique dilemma of typecast success. Fred Stoller goes though life watching people slowly recognize him. Point at him, snap your fingers, scratch your head, search your memory. You don’t know his name, but you’ve seen him on TV, most notably in … Continue reading →

Baggage Claim (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)
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Baggage Claim (A PopEntertainment.com Movie Review)

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BAGGAGE CLAIM (2013) Starring Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Taye Diggs, Jill Scott, Adam Brody, Jenifer Lewis, Djimon Hounsou, Boris Kodjoe, Tremaine Neverson, Ned Beatty, La La Anthony, Christina Milian, Lauren London, Rickey Smiley, Thomas Miles and Tia Mowry. Screenplay by David E. Talbert. Directed by David E. Talbert. Distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures. 93 minutes. … Continue reading →