Movies: RUBBER – Directed by Quentin Dupieux

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RUBBER is the story of Robert, an inanimate tire that has been abandoned in the desert, and suddenly and inexplicably comes to life. As Robert roams the bleak landscape, he discovers that he possesses terrifying telepathic powers that give him the ability to destroy anything he wishes without having to move.

Book Review: “The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo” by Stieg Larsson

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A missing teenage girl, a down on his luck journalist and a punk, tattooed deviant are at the center of this mystery infused tale. The real twist is how all three are connected and what becomes of the mystery surrounding Sweden’s wealthy Vanger family. I have to be honest, I only purchased “The Girl with the …

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Macchio Tonight’s Frontrunner – Recap/Review of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 12, Episode 1

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It seems like forever since ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” was on, but of course, that’s not true. I have just been jonesing for my dance fix as I always do this time of year. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed by the season premiere at all. In fact, I was surprised the competitors were as good as they were, considering not one of them had any prior dance experience. We had it all tonight – grace, magic, performance, entertainment, clumsiness, flat-footedness, stiffness and DANCE!

Movies: TRIBECA (ONLINE) FILM FESTIVAL CREATES INNOVATIVE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE ONLINE

Movies: TRIBECA (ONLINE) FILM FESTIVAL CREATES INNOVATIVE FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE ONLINE 4

Starting today, the Tribeca Film Festival screening schedule for 2011 TFF will be live on www.tribecafilm.com; additional programs will be added upon announcement. The debut of the 2011 Tribeca (Online) Film Festival offers film enthusiasts nationwide new avenues to experience a film festival.

Bravo’s “Top Chef:The Tour” Hits the Road Jack!

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Oh how I wish this would come to my city, Philadelphia, but alas, it is not to be. How lucky for the rest of you though as Bravo hits the road next month beginning Friday, April 15th, kicking-off the fourth annual highly-anticipated and widely successful “Top Chef: The Tour.”

A Look at What’s Coming Up On “The Ricky Gervais Show” This April

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For those of you who watch HBO’s animated comedy series, “The Ricky Gervais Show”, and for those of you who don’t, here is some enticement for you – the taglines of April’s episodes. Enjoy!

“The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and “Community” Have Been Renewed!

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Finally we get the long awaited news about three of our favorite NBC comedies – The Office, Parks and Recreation and Community – they’ve been renewed for the 2011-2012 season! UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – March17, 2011 – NBC has issued pickups for three returning comedy series in 2011-12 that include “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation” …

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HBO Films’ “Cinema Verité” debuts April 23

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Although most people believe MTV’s “The Real World” is the first ever reality show, that’s just not true. In 1973, “An American Family” debuted – a show which chronicled the lives and events of the Loud family and catapulted the Santa Barbara family to notoriety.

TV Interview: A Conversation with “Lights Out” Star Holt McCallany and Executive Producer Warren Leight – Part II

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TV Interview – “Lights Out” Star Holt McCallany and Executive Producer Warren Leight Part II

Music Review – Steve Martin’s New Album, “Rare Bird Alert”

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Steve Martin, actor extraordinaire, is and has long been one of my all-time favorite actors – in both the comedic and dramatic arenas. While somewhere in the dregs of my memory I thought he had won an Emmy for something, I was surprised when I saw him today on ABC’s “The View,” promoting his latest album, “Rare Bird Alert,” which was released a few days ago on March 15, 2011.

TV Interview: A Conversation with “Lights Out” Star Holt McCallany and Executive Producer Warren Leight – Part I

TV Interview: A Conversation with “Lights Out” Star Holt McCallany and Executive Producer Warren Leight - Part I 10

On March 14, 2011 I had the wonderful opportunity of participating in a conversation with Warren Leight and Holt McCallany, Executive Producer/Showrunner and star, respectively, of FX’s breakout hit series, “Lights Out.” Not only did they talk about the current season, but they both provided some insight into what we could expect should there be a season 2.

TV Interview: A Conversation with “Justified’s” Walton Goggins

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There are no words to express how excited I was to speak with Walton Goggins, one of the most fantastic actors on FX’s hit series, Justified, except to say I was very freaking excited. So excited in fact, my “southern accent” became prominent. Walton Goggins even noticed it and commented that I sounded like a …

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TV Interview: A Conversation with “Justified’s” Joelle Carter

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I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Joelle Carter who plays Ava Crowder on FX’s critically acclaimed series, Justified. She was very sweet and did an excellent job answering everyone’s questions. I wasn’t as nervous to speak with her because I was completely prepared, and she had a way about her that made me comfortable during the …

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Producers of 20th Century Fox Film, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules” on FMC’s “Life After Film School,” Sunday, March 20

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Three film students will interview Brad Simpson and Nina Jacobsen, producers of the 20th Century Fox film, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules,” on Fox Movie Channel’s “Life After Film School” where they will discuss the realities of filmmaking. The show airs on Sunday, March 20 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT.

Syfy Renews “Face Off” for a Second Season

Syfy announces that its breakout reality competition series “Face Off” will return for a second season of special effects competition, offering a new group of rising SFX make-up artists with the opportunity to showcase their imagination and creativity.

New Series, “Game of Thrones” Debuts Sunday, April 17 Exclusively on HBO

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If you have read any of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy book series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” you’re in for a treat. HBO’s new original series, “Game of Thrones,” is based on the books as it follows royalty, renegrades, liars and noblemen as they vie for power.

On This Week’s “Shedding for the Wedding,” Season 1, Episode 4 – “The Ring’s The Thing”

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This week, on the CW’s “Shedding for the Wedding” – “The Ring’s the Thing,” airing Wednesday, March 16 at 9/8c, the couples join wedding coordinator Brian Worley to pick out their dream wedding rings. Meanwhile, one contestant faces down his nemesis and gets closer to fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming a cop, and the sound of sirens become very familiar as two contestants are taken away by ambulance on the same day.

Photos: America’s Next Top Models – Are on FIRE and going RETRO!

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The models learn fire will be an element in their next runway challenge for designer Geoffrey Mac.

Ashley Hebert Gets a Second Chance at Love When She Becomes the Bachelorette this May

Ashley Hebert Gets a Second Chance at Love When She Becomes the Bachelorette this May 17

As a fellow Philadelphian, you know I will be rooting for Ashley Hebert to find her one true love when she grabs the spotlight in the 7th season of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.”

Paleyfest 2011 – Supernatural: I almost missed it!

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Paleyfest 2011 – Supernatural panel at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA. In person: show creator /writer/executive producer Eric Kripke, writer/executive producer Sera Gamble, actor Jared Padalecki, actor/director Jensen Ackles, actor Misha Collins (who plays Castiel), actor Jim Beaver (who plays Bobby Singer), and writer/director/producer Ben Edlund.

Keira Knightley Joins the Cast of Syfy’s 4-Hr. Movie Event, “Neverland”

After such memorable movies as “Pride & Prejudice,” “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and “Atonement,” Keira Knightly, who is currently shooting A Dangerous Method, will be lending her voice to the character, “Tinkerbell” in Syfy’s four-hour live action television movie, “Netherland.” Knightly will record her role this spring and the movie will air on Syfy in December, 2011.

TNT Announces its Summer Lineup, Including “The Closer” and “Rizzoli & Isles”

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It used to be that once the fall/winter shows ended, there was nothing but re-runs to watch. It seemed like forever before our favorite shows returned to our screens. Not true, anymore, thank heavens! Needless to say, I was so happy to read TNT’s announcement of its summer lineup this morning…

Review: Raising Hope, Season 1, Ep. 16 “The Cultish Personality”

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Virginia is aghast and Burt can only mutter “Neat. Neat. Neat stuff.” Baby Hope finds it all amusing. Say what you want about the Chances, but they subscribe to monogamy and aren’t keen on telling Bruce where his son has been all this time.

REVIEW: Justified, Season 2, Ep. 5 “Cottonmouth”

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“The Hillbilly Whisperer.” That’s what Art (Nick Searcy) calls Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) when the state police come asking for Raylan’s assistance in Harlan County. To say a smile crept up on my face is an understatement. I laughed out loud!

Ghostly Encounters – Stories From Readers (2)

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“Now the neighborhood was cast in an eerie greenish glow, thanks to the fluorescent street lamps, but as I began walking I noticed someone waving to me from a parked car. But when I got to the car no one was there.”

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