Recent Entertainment Commentaries

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The Answer Man
Writer Arlen Faber is a god. After authoring the global phenomenon, Me and God, everyone and their grandmother wants answers to the great unanswered questions in life. The problem is world famous (J.K. Rowling famous) Arlen doesn’t want to talk to anyone. Well, that’s not entirely correct. Arlen is a perennial misanthrope… Okay, he’s an a#$&hole who only begins to think...
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July 22, 2011
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Debt-Ceiling Talks: Impossible
Negotiations stalled? Partisan gridlock? Angry citizens? It’s time to call in the heavy artillery. Chef Robert Irvine, fresh from the battlefront of Food Network’s Restaurant:Impossible, knows deadlines like the back of his hand. In fact, he’s very accomplished in using the back of his hand in dealing with entrenched chefs, staff and owners. “Sometimes you gotta just take the bull by...
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July 18, 2011
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Episode II: Congress Strikes Back
It is a dark time for the Rocket. Although he thought his critics had been destroyed, Imperial Congressional troops have driven the Rocket’s forces from their hidden base and pursued them across the galaxy and into a federal court. The Rocket now faces a group of Truth Fighters, led by Andy Pettitte, who are destined to expose the secrets held...
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July 11, 2011
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BREAKING NEWS!
We interrupt our special Fourth of July commentary for this TMZ Exclusive: Jim Lichtman, ‘Renowned’ Ethics Specialist, is Lost! Lichtman was last seen giving Mel Gibson advice outside an L.A. eatery (see photo) around June 14th. Sources close to the writer confirmed that in spite of his work with the “ethically challenged,” Lichtman was reported to have spent the entire month of...
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July 3, 2011
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The Ethics of Nothing
Throughout millennia, philosophers have pondered questions like: What is good? What is truth? What is justice? In the world of Seinfeld, Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer ponder nothing but themselves. However, all display a variety of philosophical types. George is the fatalist. “My father was a quitter, my grandfather was a quitter, I was raised to give up. It’s one of...
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June 29, 2011
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What Do You Stand For?
AMC’s Mad Men is rife with ethical issues. In creator Matthew Weiner’s ‘60s universe of advertising ad men and women, Joan Holloway is one of the most captivating and contradictory characters on the show. Originally seen as a Marilyn Monroe type, Joan has been quick to dispel any notion of air-headedness. In 2008, the Chicago Tribune wrote that “Joan certainly can be brusque with...
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June 27, 2011
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A Guy Named Joe
Hands down, my favorite movie of all time is the one where Spencer Tracy plays a hotshot World War II pilot who flies on instinct and hot coffee. He also has a knack for showboating on every bombing mission he’s sent out on until the day comes when he doesn’t come back. The defining moment in A Guy Named Joe occurs when...
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June 17, 2011
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The Gospel of Gaga
I’m beautiful in my way ‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track baby I was born this way. – Stefani Germanotta, Lady Gaga Known for her other-worldly, origami-like costumes, Stefani Germanotta – a.k.a. Lady Gaga – is the hottest thing in glam rock not only for her music but her message of self-acceptance.  » Read more about: The Gospel of Gaga...
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June 8, 2011
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About Trust
The Dilemma is a comedy about honesty, or rather about how dishonesty contributes to a loss of trust. The film follows best buddies and hi-tech business partners Vince Vaughn and Kevin James at work and play. Ronny (Vaughn) is a 40-year-old former gambling addict and bachelor who exudes so much self-confidence about his product (an electric car engine that sounds and...
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June 1, 2011
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Star Trek: The Wrath of Kant
“So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.” – Immanuel Kant “Surely, I have made my meaning plain. I mean to avenge myself upon you, Admiral.” – Khan, a genetically enhanced superhuman who justifies his evil actions due to the death of his wife. “KHAAANNNN!” – Kirk, frustrated that his nemesis has...
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May 25, 2011