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5 hrs ago | The Columbian

Song to reflect political view just what doctor ordered

Courtesy of the Jackson family The Jackson family - from left, Rick, Candice, Jonathan and Richard Lee - teamed up on the new single "Freedom, Family and Faith." When Battle Ground physician Rick Jackson launched his first bid for Congress in the late 1990s, he and his actor-musician son Jonathan Jackson wrote a country song championing freedom, ...

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Fri Dec 04, 2009

411mania.com

World's Greatest Dad [2] Review

World's Greatest Dad [2] Review Posted by Shawn S. Lealos on 12.03.2009 Forget Old Dogs, this is the Robin Williams movie you need to see this year.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

Star Phoenix

Robin Williams launches Weapons of Self-Destruction

Robin Williams has a new standup comedy special, Weapons of Self-Destruction, and Williams, clean and sober after his latest stint in rehab, is in a reflective mood while addressing reporters, interspersing his familiar rapid-fire one-liners with moments of confession and soulful introspection.

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Related Topix: World's Greatest Dad, Mork and Mindy, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Patch Adams, One Hour Photo, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Dead Poets Society

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Boise Weekly

Vidiot

Ever since I saw Memento back in 2000, Christopher Nolan's name has been burned into my brain.

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Related Topix: Thriller, Crime Movies, Action Movies, The Dark Knight, Mystery Movies, Drama Movies, Memento, Comedy Movies, Following, Christian Bale

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Chronicle

Epic Movies: potentially epic failures

As if following in Rob Zombie's footsteps and remaking a classic that had no conceivable reason, besides money, to be remade - 2008's critical failure "The Day the Earth Stood Still" - was not enough, director Scott Derrickson has set his sights one of the most prized and most difficult works in the English literary canon: John Milton's "Paradise ...

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Related Topix: The Day the Earth Stood Still, Thriller, Drama Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Comedy Movies, Mystery Movies, Crime Movies, Memento, History Movies, War Movies, Action Movies, Troy, Adventure

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Denver - News, Events, Restaurants, M...

Best snowy movies to watch on a snow day

If you're lucky and have a snow day today, you'll get the chance to watch some movies.

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Related Topix: Western, Jeremiah Johnson, Robert Redford, Short, Comedy Movies, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Jack, Thriller

Mon Oct 26, 2009

301 Moved Permanently

Robin Williams' MSU show has heart

It takes a lot to slow the hyperdrive pace of Robin Williams. He's been a star for 32 years.

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Related Topix: World's Greatest Dad, Old Dogs, Mork and Mindy, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Crime Movies, Good Will Hunting, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Thriller, The World According to Garp

Wed Oct 21, 2009

MSNBC

Hilary Swank a has the crafta to back up Oscars

A A Hilary Swank takes on title role in - Amelia' Oct. 16: Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank talks with TODAY's Meredith Vieira about her role as Amelia Earhart in the new movie "Amelia." Today show TODAY Slideshow A A October movies A A Movie video A A Taylor Lautner talks - New Moon' A A Taylor Lautner talks about the upcoming release of "New ...

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Related Topix: Amelia, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Short, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Boys Don't Cry, Iron Jawed Angels, Hilary Swank, Bellingham Metro

Fri Sep 25, 2009

Sky News

President Barack Obama gets photographed at the UN headquarters

So I said to Obama, "Obama," I said. "Obama - quit calling me, I'll tell you when I can do the interview.

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Fri Sep 11, 2009

Detroit News

'Whiteout' bombs out as a thriller

So this is why they haven't made "CSI: Antarctica." In "Whiteout," Kate Beckinsale plays a U.S. Marshall who, following a traumatic work incident, is deployed down under, way, way down under, for a little on-the-job R&R. But when bodies start turning up at her outpost -- and there are only a few dozen people there to begin with -- things start to ...

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Fri Sep 04, 2009

TwinCities.com

Trailer park: 'Inception'

It looks like Christopher Nolan's perfect track record will remain intact. Only one thing about the gorgeous trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Inception" makes me nervous: It looks a lot like "The Matrix." The resemblance seems to be deliberate.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Action Movies, Comedy Movies, The Dark Knight, Following, Thriller, Memento, Mystery Movies

Wed Aug 26, 2009

The Independent

Robin Williams: World's Greatest Father

After a six-year break from the stand-up circuit, last fall Robin Williams announced a brand new 26-city tour titled Weapons of Self Destruction.

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Related Topix: World's Greatest Dad, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, One Hour Photo, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Dead Poets Society, Robin Williams

Mon Aug 24, 2009

Hollywood Reporter

FearNet acquires unaired 'Fear Itself' episodes

FearNet has acquired five unaired episodes of Mick Garris' NBC horror anthology "Fear Itself." The episodes will begin running exclusively on FearNet.com beginning Sept.

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Sat Aug 22, 2009

Rotten Tomatoes

84% World's Greatest Dad

World's Greatest Dad is a risky, deadpan, dark comedy that effectively explores the nature of posthumous cults of celebrity.

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Tue Aug 04, 2009

National Post

Robin Williams returns to his roots

PASADENA, CALIF. a They say you can never go home again, but don't tell Robin Williams.

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Sun Aug 02, 2009

411mania.com

The 411 Movies Top 5 07.31.09: Week 176 - Top 5 Dramatic Performances from Comedians

The 411 Movies Top 5 07.31.09: Week 176 - Top 5 Dramatic Performances from Comedians Posted by Trevor Snyder on 07.31.2009 In honor of Judd Apatow's Funny People, the 411 crew takes a look at some of the best dramatic performances ever given by comedians.

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Related Topix: Funny People, Tom Hanks, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Marlon Wayans, Black Entertainment, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Robin Williams, Movies, Entertainment

Fri Jul 31, 2009

National Post

Robin Williams returns to his roots

PASADENA, CALIF. a They say you can never go home again, but don't tell Robin Williams.

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Thu Jul 30, 2009

Hollywood.com

Christopher Nolan

Thanks to his stylized, time-bending renovation of film noir conventions, director Christopher Nolan established himself as a creator of psychologically demanding films that defied classification.

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Fri Jul 17, 2009

Channel Canada

Print Version

As the ultimate destination for timeless classics, Mpix - along with its affiliate channel Morepix - offers a collection of movies from thriller, suspense and action-packed entertainment to quality drama and light-hearted favourites.

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Wed Jul 15, 2009

IndieLondon

ER star Maura Tierney to have breast tumour op

ER star Maura Tierney - best known as Abby Lockhart in the long-running medical drama - is to undergo surgery to remove a breast tumour, she has confirmed in a statement.

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Related Topix: ER, Soap Opera, Entertainment, Drama, Television, Liar, Liar, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Maura Tierney

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