Saturday was my mother-in-law's birthday and we all took her to see Potted Potter, a hilarious stage parody of the Harry Potter series. The play, performed at...
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May 21, 2012 3:01 am
Another week, another box-office victory by Marvel's The Avengers. As of this writing, it has earned an impressive $457,000,000 domestically and an ...
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May 22, 2012 3:10 am
Today I met actor Giancarlo Esposito. Charming, friendly, down-to-earth -- he seemed like an all-around nice guy. My wife and I love his performance as Mr....
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May 23, 2012 2:00 am
It's been a long, long day, so I will keep this short and sweet -- thank you all for coming through for me yet again. Twice now I have asked my loyal readers...
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May 25, 2012 2:44 am
Actor Michael McKean was hit by a car on Wednesday, suffering a broken leg and other injuries. The good news is that he is reportedly in stable condition. The...
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May 25, 2012 2:44 am
Next week Center Stage Playhouse will present a staged reading that I'm directing, Danny and the Deep Blue Sea. I'm excited about it not just because it's...
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kathleen lavallie
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May 26, 2012 12:18 am
Congratulations on such a fantastic achievement. Unfortunately, we have plans for that weekend, but I am sure it is going to be a smashing success. ...
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May 26, 2012 12:18 am
While many movie buffs are waiting for the live-action The Dark Knight Rises to hit theaters, many others are anticipating the upcoming cartoon version of...
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May 26, 2012 12:24 am
Thanks, Robert! What a crazy, busy month it's been. Hope we can hang out together soon. And happy early birthday and early anniversary, my friend! In a...
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May 28, 2012 3:01 am
Stealing ideas is part of showbiz culture, isn't it? If something works on TV, movies, music, and other entertainment avenues, rest assured that there will be...
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May 28, 2012 3:02 am
Today I started reading the excellent new book by Marty Appel, Pinstripe Empire: The New York Yankees from Before the Babe to After the Boss. It's a ...
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May 29, 2012 2:05 pm
I was sick pretty much all Memorial Day Weekend, but I spent some quality time with the family. Here it is, Monday night, and I'm starting to finally feel...
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kathleen lavallie
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May 29, 2012 2:05 pm
Hey, Kikstad: Great post. Concerning the Honeymooners - Flintsones point, on the Honeymooners DVD set, they covered this point, and Jackie Gleason was quoted...
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kathleen lavallie
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May 31, 2012 8:51 pm
TiVo is the television version of "pack-ratism." Think about it. There are people who actually have SO MUCH STUFF... ..How much stuff do they have... They have...
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kathleen lavallie
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May 31, 2012 8:51 pm
Hello all! Here is my pick for the sleeper hit of Summer, 2012: Sleeper Hit: Hope Springs Release Date: August 10, 2012 Plot: Hope Springs is an upcoming 2012...
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May 31, 2012 8:52 pm
The History Channel's new mini-series, Hatfields & McCoys, is a ratings hit, drawing a network record almost 14 million viewers its first night. It's a popular...
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May 31, 2012 8:52 pm
Imagine the stars of Raging Bull and Rocky uniting in a boxing comedy. Yes, Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone are negotiating with Warner Bros. to star in...
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Jun 1, 2012 3:33 pm
We shall see. Seems kind of boring. I miss the old Sleeper Hit contest we used to do on the City of Kik newsgroup. ... From: kathleen lavallie...
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Jun 3, 2012 4:18 am
I'm continuing to have a great time reading the history of the New York Yankees, Pinstripe Empire. Even though it's all based on true events, the characters...
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Jun 3, 2012 4:19 am
As I previously wrote, I'm directing a staged reading of John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea this Friday and Saturday night. Here's a message I...
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Jun 3, 2012 4:20 am
I have long defended science fiction and fantasy as genres worthy of literary and artistic greatness, more than just the escapist simplicity that often...
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Jun 5, 2012 3:06 am
Because of the staged reading I directed this weekend (read my director's note if you missed it) I was disappointed that I couldn't attend Darknight ...
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Jun 5, 2012 3:07 am
My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing a preview performance of John Patrick Shanley's new play Storefront Church on Sunday. Written and directed by the...
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Jun 6, 2012 2:19 am
George Lucas announcing that he is retiring from making mainstream movies might turn out to be "the Jedi who cried wolf," sort of like when Stephen King...
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kathleen lavallie
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Jun 6, 2012 6:17 pm
Interesting post, Kik. I think you may be touting Mr. Lucas a bit much. I would look at Lucas before and after 1983, when Return of the Jedi was released. I...
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Jun 6, 2012 6:18 pm
One of the greatest writers of all time, Ray Bradbury, has passed away at age 91. May he rest in peace....
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Jun 7, 2012 2:25 pm
Some of you may have had the same reaction I did when you heard the news that actor Jerry O'Connell has been cast to play the role of Herman in Mockingbird...
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Jun 8, 2012 3:32 am
Paramount Pictures was founded in 1912, which means that, just like Universal Pictures a few months ago, it will be celebrating its 100th anniversary as a...
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Jun 9, 2012 1:48 am
My wife sparked an interesting little debate on Facebook about which superhero team is better -- DC's Justice League or Marvel's Avengers. Juliana Leshi I...
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Jun 9, 2012 1:50 am
Mall may soon come to Whitestone Cinema By Patrick Rocchio Bronx Times Many movies were seen by Nick, Rob, and myself at this place. So many to list -...
