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The most revolting movie commercial I've seen.

"Bones" is a TV show I rather enjoy for the clever banter, the amusing actors, the slick effects, and the humor, But last night's episode was sickening. It was one big commercial for Avatar. The characters discussed their excitement about the movie incessantly. They stood around

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"Boardwalk Empire" rising.

Casting has begun for the Scorsese-directed HBO series: Kelly Macdonald also is in talks for a co-starring role in the project. Written by Terrence Winter and to be directed by Scorsese, "Empire" is based on Nelson Johnson's book, which chronicles the 1920s origins of Atlantic City,

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Tag, I'm It... 4x4.

Andy Whitman tagged Martin Stillion. Martin Stillion tagged me. My turn, I guess. Okay, here goes... Four jobs I've had I was Babysitter for a family with five rowdy boys and a German shepherd who thought I was the enemy. The boys' favorite game was launching matchbox

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Network TV struggles to understand: What will Christians watch?

You already know that The Book of Daniel has been euthanized (one instance in which I approve of a mercy killing). But you gotta read this Slate article about the challenge of making meaningful television, and the mysterious science of learning what Christians will watch. Some of the stuff there

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"The Book of Daniel" is closed, done, kaput.

Read the outpouring of grief over the cancellation of The Book of Daniel. Apparently, it was Evangelical Right-Wing Extremist Censorship that shut down the show. Huh. I thought networks shut down shows because of bad ratings. (via Amy Wellborn)

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New NBC Show Stars a Buddy Christ, Written by "Recovering Catholic."

If a show about Muslims were written by sarcastic evangelicals who liked to poke fun at Islam, can you imagine the cultural outcry across America? That show would be shot down so fast, you wouldn't have time to say "politically incorrect!" Now, imagine a show in

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"Lost" is truly lost

Have you been frustrated by Lost's endless parade of mysteries and loose ends? Have you tried to convince yourself that J.J. Abrams knows where it's all headed, and how all the mysteries tie together? Have you been yearning to believe it's all part

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Lost: I'm Hooked (Are You?)

Okay, I’m “out-ing” myself as a fan of the new TV series “Lost.” But really, that shouldn’t surprise those who also know I got hooked on “Alias” the night of its two-hour debut. “Alias” and “Lost” are the brainchildren of the same inventive writer—J.J. Abrams. Just