Category: CPE and Em
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CPE & Em: Iron Man 3 grows into Downey, Jr.
Iron Man 3 – 2013 Director Shane Black Starring Robert Downey, Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Rebecca Hall, Guy Pearce, Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale, Stephanie Szostak Screenplay by Black and Drew Pearce “Don’t shoot! Seriously, I don’t even like working here. They are so weird!” Shane Black is the most original screenwriting voices to emerge,…
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CPE & Em: Oz the Great and Powerful (****) fits like a glove
Oz the Great and Powerful – 2012 Directed by Sam Raimi Starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Bill Cobbs, Joey King Screenplay by Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire based on the books by L. Frank Baum It was a movie that I had no idea needed to be made. There are 14 books written…
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Corner Gas, Episode 37: Mail Fraud
The Writers – Brent Butt & Kevin White Director – Jeff Beesley A brief synopsis – Emma gets Brent’s old computer, changing Oscar’s whole world. Karen tries to corner Davis into bringing more than napkins to the annual picnic. Brent takes a vacation, which confuses Lacey. The best line – Wanda (to Oscar): How are we ever gonna…
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CPE and Em: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – Slightly better than expected
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – 2012 Directed by Peter Jackson Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Hugo Weaving, Christopher Lee, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, Sylvester McCoy, Manu Bennett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Barry Humpheries, Graham McTavish, Ken Stott Screenplay Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens, Guillermo Del Toro, Jackson Upon discovering that…
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Corner Gas, Episode 35: Will and Brent
The Writers – Brent Butt & Kevin White Director – Rob De Lint A brief synopsis – Brent gets the cold shoulder from Oscar and Emma when he suggests that they should get a will. Hank tries to help. Wanda does not. Karen and Davis debate over how to spend the budget. Their choice has an effect on…
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CPE and Em: Arthur Christmas Give us your money
Arthur Christmas – 2012 Director Sarah Smith Starring (voices) James MacAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Ashley Jensen, Marc Wooton, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria Screenplay Smith and Peter Baynham Finally, a movie for those too innocent to know that most Christmas movies are horrible average crap. It’s British, features characters with big noses and features…
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Corner Gas, Episode 32: Dress for Success
The Writers – Andrew Carr & Brent Butt Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – After wearing a skirt to work, Wanda notices a change in Brent’s behavior towards her. Lacey’s washing machine breaks down and her friendship with Emma turns a corner. Hank and Oscar try to outwit one another in the stock market. Davis and…
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Corner Gas, Episode 30: Slow Pitch
The Writers – Brent Butt & Andrew Carr Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Everyone is getting ready for the big game. Oscar is angling to be 3rd Base coach. Lacey has a meeting that threatens her perfect attendance. Hank refuses to break in the glove he got for Christmas. Wanda is trying to play “dry.”…
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Corner Gas, Episode 29: The Air Show
The Writers – Paul Mather and Kevin White Director – Wendy Hopkins A brief synopsis – Lacey gets a load from the town for not knowing about the Air Show, and then staying open for it. Brent’s station is shut down as they work on a “level 5” hazard, which gives him time to watch as Hank starts…
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