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Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best shows on television: 3 of 90
If you're a television junkie like me, you'll know that now is a great time to settle into the couch and enjoy some of the best television ever produced. There are any number of brilliant shows ranging from recent masterpieces (The Wire, Battlestar Galactica) to much-loved classics (MASH, I Love Lucy) regularly aired as repea... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Best actors of all time: 3 of 58
Judging what makes a great actor is easy. It's separating the great from the best of all time that's a struggle. What exactly is it that makes an actor stand out among the pack? Well for me it's a combination of the actor's consistency and their talent. Whereas some actors may give one or two amazing performances then slip of... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas gifts for movie lovers: Alternatives to DVDs: 2 of 28
As a self proclaimed movie buff I often receive DVD's as gifts. While the DVD of a favourite film is a great gift for the movie lover, sometimes something a little more imaginative is warranted. There are many options that will excite the movie lover and show you really put some thought into choosing their gift. One of the be... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Good family movies: 3 of 31
Too often so-called family films don't live up to their title. A good family film should be something that every generation can enjoy, a film cherished by adults as much as children. Pixar has a knack for creating just this sort of film. Disney animated classics such as Beauty & The Beast and Pinocchio are excellent as ar... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Favorite sitcoms: 5 of 38
The situation comedy, or sitcom is one of the main-stays of television. Even when reality tv and crime procedural seem to be dominated the screen, the humble sit-com is still something that networks come back to again and again. Many are tired and lazy (hello, According To Jim), but occasionally a gem get's through. Here are ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends TV series with the best finales: 3 of 22
Creating a series finale that provides a fitting end to a TV show is a tough ask. Many great shows series finales came and went without a thought. They were good, but didn't have that impact that sets the best series finales apart. Which finales do I speak of? Read on to find out: SEINFELD A strange but fitting end to the mos... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances Best actresses of all time: 4 of 29
Choosing the best actresses of all time can be a tricky process. Because of the nature of the film industry many women aren't given as much time to shine as the men, meaning they can wind up in some lack-luster roles that have the affect of diminishing their talent. In crafting this list I tried to put aside the roles that di... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) When parents bring underaged children to inappropriate movies: 6 of 43
We've all been there. As you wander into the theater to see the latest Tarantino swear-athon or Farrelly Brothers off color comedy you hear the cries and laughter of children. It must be coming from the theater next door you tell yourself. Before you've finished that thought you see it's not the case. There are children every... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movies that will make you cry: 11 of 68
What taps into our emotions and makes us cry buckets is a strange thing. Sometimes it's the most poorly made films that can have the greatest effect. I've often found myself bawling in front of some disease of the week midday movie, desolate. However I wouldn't feel right recommending any of those works to anyone so I've focu... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best chick flicks for guys: 5 of 23
Thanks to one too many banal Kate Hudson movies the term chick flick can strike fear in a man's heart. Fuelled by a desire to avoid rhapsodies about shoes and a deep hatred of Matthew McConaughey, your average guy will avoid anything tagged with the chick-flick label. But there are plenty of reasons not to. Here's just a few ... More..