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Maggie Simpson Delights on Big Screen Again

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In July 2012, the folks at ‘The Simpsons’ decided to release a new animated short starring Maggie Simpson in theaters. Paired with 20th Century Fox & Blue Sky Studios’ ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’, ‘The Longest Daycare’ charmed ‘Simpsons’ fans and critics alike. It was the first time that Maggie was on the big screen since […]
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James Mangold is in the Directing Driver’s Seat

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Steven Spielberg has decided to step away from directing the fifth “Indiana Jones” movie with Harrison Ford (slated for release next summer). Part of the reason is that Spielberg wants to pass the baton to the next generation. But Spielberg is also anticipating a busy year ahead – making sure his version of the classic […]
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We’re Off to the Bonus Round!

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Pat Sajak said something interesting on an episode of “Wheel of Fortune” last week. “Wheel”’s Bonus Round doesn’t have a name… other than just being called the Bonus Round. Vanna White thinks “Bonus Round” is a sufficient-enough name: it tells you exactly what it is, so why bother changing it? But Sajak thinks viewers at […]
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Sony Soaring Without Agent 007

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In 2012, Sony’s Columbia Pictures had their biggest year ever at the U.S. box office… by a lot. Their top 5 films (“Skyfall”, “The Amazing Spider-Man”, “Men in Black 3”, “Hotel Transylvania” and “21 Jump Street”) grossed more than $1 Billion combined. At the time, “MIB 3” served as the conclusion of that franchise. Sony […]
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An ‘Incredible’ 15 Years and Counting

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On Saturday February 29th – Leap Day – Disney is holding early nationwide pay preview screenings of the latest Pixar animated movie “Onward”. The fantasy adventure opens the following Thursday, March 5th, at 6pm. This isn’t the first time the Mouse House has done early pay screenings with a Pixar picture. I remember seeing ads […]
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Lovely Performances from ‘Valentine’s Day’ Cast

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The rom-com “Valentine’s Day”, from late director Garry Marshall, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. It was the first in a trio of holiday-themed all-star films for Marshall, who followed-up with “New Year’s Eve” (2011) and “Mother’s Day” (2016). Over the past decade, the many stars of “V-Day” have gone on to some big-time […]
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Jim Jiminey Jim Jiminey Jim Jim Jer-ee

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This weekend Jim Carrey returns to the big screen in his first film in nearly three years: the eagerly awaited “Sonic the Hedgehog” feature. Will his work as Dr. Ivo Robotnik live-up to his some of all-timers? I’m not “Kidding” when I tell you that these are my favorite Jim Carrey performances: THE ONE AND […]
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2020 LCJ Movie Awards Winners

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And now… it’s time for the winners of the 2020 LCJ MOVIE AWARDS: Best Picture – “Wild Rose” Best Director – Bong Joon-Ho, “Parasite” Best Actor – Paul Walter Hauser, “Richard Jewell” Best Actress – Alfre Woodard, “Clemency” Best Supporting Actor – Al Pacino, “The Irishman” Best Supporting Actress – Scarlett Johansson, “Jojo Rabbit” Best […]
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