Spoiler warning: Read at your own risk. As the 2005/2006 television season ends, several of my favourite shows are coming to close. Series finales are usually some of the best episodes. They might reward fans by summing up the show’s long run (like Seinfeld did by bringing back guests from throughout the series to testify…
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Oscar, Schmoscar 2006
I fancy myself a movie-lover, so over the last several years I’ve tried to pay more attention to the Oscar nominees. I thought, “These must be the best films of the year, so I should watch a handful of them.” People are raving about this year’s nominees, but after watching some of them, I sadly…
The New World: Movie Review
The New World tells the somewhat familiar story of Pocahontas, John Smith, and the 17th century founding of the Jamestown colony. It’s the same story told by the Disney musical movie Pocahontas, which is in many ways the antithesis of this film. Where Pocahontas was exuberant and fun, The New World is ponderous and artsy….
Halloween Movies 2005: It’s All About The Creeps
When Halloween rings my bell each year, I like to dig out a scary movie or two to get into the spirit of things. I’m not really into serious horror, nothing with too much blood or violence; generally I enjoy stuff that’s more suspenseful, fantastical or creepy. In the past, I’ve rewatched old X-Files episodes…
Alvin's Adventures in Pop Culture 