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'Damages': Danson in the Darknew
Glenn Close's performance is the least interesting aspect of the FX thriller, which speaks to what a nice job the ensemble cast and crew have done in developing this cinematic tale of power and blood stains in the upper echelons of a greedy, litigious and claustrophobic NYC.
New York Press |
Stan Friedman |
08-23-2007 |
TV
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Merv Griffin, 1925-2007new
He died after a battle with prostate cancer -- he was 82, and he was my great-uncle.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Matt Kettmann |
08-21-2007 |
TV
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The Second Greatest Dramatistnew
Filmmaker Ken Burns introduces the WWII story with The War and urges others to share theirs.
The Memphis Flyer |
Preston Lauterbach |
08-21-2007 |
TV
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'Saving Grace': Grace Under Pressurenew
Holly Hunter's kick-ass detective has some spiritual issues.
NOW Magazine |
Barrett Hooper |
08-20-2007 |
TV
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'As You Like It': Wrong Turnnew
Although it's far from the worst thing I've ever watched on the small screen, this remake premiering on HBO is notable chiefly for Kenneth Branagh's puzzling creative decisions.
Chicago Reader |
Andrea Gronvall |
08-20-2007 |
TV
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'Californication': When the Porsche Is the Problemnew
In this new Showtime drama, Hollywood's concept of failure continues to be what most would see as the good life.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
08-17-2007 |
TV
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'Mind Control with Derren Brown': He's Not a Psychicnew
Yet Brown is better at what he does than just about everybody on the planet who claims to have supernatural powers.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
08-14-2007 |
TV
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'Californication': David Duchovny's Hilarious New XXX Filesnew
The first episode of this very adult comedy opens with star David Duchovny getting a blow job from a nun ... a really hot nun ... in a church -- but that's not even the most shocking moment.
NOW Magazine |
Barrett Hooper |
08-10-2007 |
TV
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'The Two Coreys': The Really Lost Boysnew
Feldman and Haim take another stab at celebrity.
NOW Magazine |
Barrett Hooper |
08-06-2007 |
TV
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'The Closer': Relaxed and Entertainingnew
The show works as well as it does because there's nothing edgy, pushy or groundbreaking about it.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Sean Burns |
08-06-2007 |
TV
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AMC's "Mad Men" - Clever and Well-madenew
This show is about the art of selling things—everything from department stores to political candidates—and it does so with a critical eye and a sly wink.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O’Leary |
07-31-2007 |
TV
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'Mad Men': Mad About Ad Mennew
AMC's pre-PC pitchmen have serious commercial appeal.
NOW Magazine |
Barrett Hooper |
07-27-2007 |
TV
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'The Kill Point': Kill Zonenew
Dramatizing Iraq War vets at last.
New York Press |
Jason Singer |
07-26-2007 |
TV
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