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Will Ferrell

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Overstreet Archives: Anchorman (2004)

Digging back into the archives, we've discovered evidence that I reviewed Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy for Christianity Today on its opening weekend.

Elf (2003)

Imagine... a new band of superheroes made up of characters who were raised by inhuman species: * Princess Mononoke, raised by a wolf goddess! * Mowgli, hero of the jungle, raised by wolves! * Tarzan, another hero of the jungle, raised by apes! * Peter Pan, who was raised by birds! (It's

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I'm in the mood for some jazz flute.

Okay, so the bad news today was the plagiarism scandal. Here's the good news. Ron Burgundy is coming back. And so is the whole gang, according to Deadline. I'm going to be smiling about this all evening, San Diego.

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Casa de Mi Padre (2012)

Sketch comedy artists like Will Ferrell face a challenge when they make the leap to the big screen. Can they come up with an idea that is substantial enough to last the length of a feature film? If they do, can they succeed again? Steve Martin may have set the

Then and Now: A Christmas Miracle via David Bowie and Will Ferrell

Remember that? Check this out... Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy with Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly from Will Ferrell

The Browser, 5/14: Brooks on "Neural Buddhism"; Fraggles; Scarlett Johansson; Why I'll Miss Dubya

Brooks on a new challenge for those who believe in a "personal God" David Brooks talks about why believers' debates with Richard Dawkins are "just a sideshow," and that the real revolution is something like "neural Buddhism." * Fraggle Rock is here to stay

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Why is Will Ferrell Funny?

Slate takes on one of the most pressing, urgent questions that our society must address: Why is Will Ferrell funny? Follow this link to the video slide show and what the many exhibitions of this confounding mystery.

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Specials: Hand Puppet Theater does "Serenity"

Friday specials: GLOBAL WARMINGS Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the long-awaited return of the President of the United States... Will Ferrell. MAL... THE PUPPET Maybe this version will finally win Serenity the respect it deserves. LARK NEWS STRIKES AGAIN Pastor wins "Most Relevant" award.

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Whoever You're Voting for... Will Ferrell is a Funny Man

And here he is, reprising one of his greatest roles, as our Commander-in-Chief, with a special message for all Americans.

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Weird Movie News: Joan of Bark?

Since Paul Thomas Anderson recently directed Adam Sandler in a film, hey, why not have David Mamet work with Will Ferrell? Empire reports: Joan of Bark: The Dog that Saved France