Author: coolpapae
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The Office: Episode 107 – St. Patrick’s Day
The Writers – Jonathon Hughes Director – Randall Einhorn A brief synopsis – Michael mistakes Jo’s platitudes for signs that he actually likes her. What she does like is good ideas, and she proves it by giving Darryl Gabe’s office after he comes up with a new shipping format. Then the entire staff is held…
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The Office: Episode 106 – The Delivery
The Writers –Daniel Chun & Charlie Grandy The Directors – Seth Gordon & Harold Ramis A brief synopsis – Pam and Jim try to hold off going to the hospital because their horrible HMO would let them get an extra day if they go in past midnight. This works for a while, until the contractions become…
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Fincher’s The Social Network is a perfect marriage about an imperfect team
The Social Network – 2010 Director David Fincher Starring Jessie Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rashida Jones, Rooney Mara, Armie Hammer, Brenda Song, Max Minghella, Joseph Mazzello Screenplay by Aaron Sorkin based on the book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich David Fincher is perhaps the finest director working today. He certainly is my favorite.…
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The Office: Episode 105 – Manager and Salesman
The Writer – Mindy Kaling Director – Marc Webb A brief synopsis – CEO Mrs. Jo Stafford makes an appearance, and within minutes her dog is sniffing Andy’s crotch and she has determined that two bosses is a stupid idea. Jim and Michael then compete to see who becomes Manager and who becomes salesman. Andy…
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The Office: Episode 104 – Sabre
The Writer – Jennifer Celotta Director – John Krasinski A brief synopsis – Sabre takes over the office, and, of course, Michael struggles to adjust. Pam and Jim interview for a local daycare they’d like their child to attend. Andy and Erin team up for a song for their new company. The best line –…
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The Office: Episode 103 – The Banker
The Writer – Jason Kessler Director – Jeffrey Blitz A brief synopsis – A recap episode disguised cleverly as an assessment of Dunder Mifflin Scranton by the bank representing Sabre, their potential (and eventual) buyer. Meanwhile, Michael, Dwight, Andy and Pam attempt to give the banker the illusion that they are working the high-end of…
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RED (Retired Extremely Dangerous): Kicking Ass, Taking Geritol
RED – 2010 Directed by Robert Schwentke Starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren, John Malkovich, Mary-Louise Parker, Karl Urban, Brian Cox, Morgan Freeman, Ernest Borgnine, James Remar, Rebecca Pidgeon, Julian McMahon, Richard Dreyfus Screenplay by Jon and Erich Hoeber RED is a movie that is in no way in love with itself. There are many people…
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The Office: Episode 102 – Secret Santa
The Writers – Mindy Kaling Director – Randall Einhorn A brief synopsis – Michael is jealous that Phyllis gets to be Santa, until something (a buyer for the company) distracts him. Jim and Dwight chair the Christmas Party committee. They are getting better. Oscar has a crush (Matt warehouse guy), and Andy has one too…
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The Office: Episode 101 – Scott’s Tots
The Writers – Gene Stupnitsky & Lee Eisenberg Director – B.J. Novak A brief synopsis – Michael made a promise, about 10 years ago, that he definitely can’t keep. Jim is convinced to start an employee of the month club with near disastrous results, thanks to Dwight. The best line – Andy: Dr. Tuna, MD, I have…
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Wall Street Money Never Sleeps and neither does Michael Douglas
Wall Street Money Never Sleeps – 2010 Directed by Oliver Stone Starring Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Josh Brolin, Carey Mulligan, Eli Wallach, Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon Screenplay by Allan Loeb, Stephen Schiff based on characters created by Oliver Stone, Stanley Weiser When Oliver Stone made the film Wall Street in 1987, he hoped to shed…
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