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Nothing unites Americans in quite the same way as standing around the water cooler, saying, “Did you see Lost last night? That was so cool.” Or debating whether Adam Sandler can actually, you know, act. (Our conclusion: not much.)
Film: Young Frankenstein
When Mel Brooks was good (Young Frankenstein) he was very, very good. When he was bad (Spaceballs), it was uncomfortable to watch. In 1974,...
Read MoreTV Show: 60 Minutes
It’s hard to believe that 60 Minutes has been on the air for 41 years! It’s currently the longest-running prime time TV...
Read MoreActor: Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart had a decade of acting in Hollywood before he got his statuette. No, I don’t mean Oscar – I’m talking...
Read MoreFilm: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
You’ve got to love a film in which a character sings “Danke Schoen” in the shower. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a...
Read MoreTV Show: The Simpsons
Remember the controversy when The Simpsons first appeared? Many good parents thought it crossed the line of bad taste, and didn’t let...
Read MoreActress: Meryl Streep
There’s no question that Meryl Streep belongs on a short list of the greatest film actors of all time. And yet, she’s someone...
Read MoreActor: Mel Blanc
Bugs Bunny. Porky Pig. Sylvester. Tweety. Daffy Duck. Elmer Fudd. Yosemite Sam. Barney Rubble. Pepe Le Pew. Foghorn Leghorn. Speedy...
Read MoreFilm: Citizen Kane
It’s generally acknowledged to be the finest film ever made. And you’ll get no argument from me. If it were technically...
Read MoreTV Show: The Twilight Zone
Offered for your consideration. A blog post about a classic TV show. An introduction in clipped tones you can still hear after all these...
Read MoreDirector: Steven Spielberg
As a medium, film is not much more than 100 years old. But you’ll be hard pressed to find any director who’s produced better...
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