Category: CPE and Em
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Corner Gas, Episode 6: World’s Biggest Thing
The Writers – Brent Butt Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Hank comes up with an idea to draw tourists into Dog River, and he persuades Brent to help him present it. Then the rest of the town tries to help flesh out the idea. Oscar believes that Lacey has a crush on him, and goes…
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Corner Gas, Episode 5: Grad ’68
The Writers – Mark Farrell, Paul Mather Director – Rob King A brief synopsis – Lacey is desperate to have a column in the town newspaper, The Howler, but they’d rather have just about anyone else. A change to the Roman symbol for Male and Female on the restroom doors has everyone going to the wrong room. Karen…
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 4: Oh Baby!
The Writers – Brent Butt, Andrew Carr Director – Henry Sarwer-Foner A brief synopsis – Wanda has a toothache, and Brent, trying to impress Lacey, volunteers to watch her kid. The town takes bets on what will happen while Oscar fills in at the store. The best line – Oscar: Sure you can trick a kid. Kid’s are stupid. …
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 3: Pilates Twist
The Writers – Mark Farrell, Paul Mather Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Lacey’s attempts at starting a “Free” Pilates class has the town suspicious. Oscar tries to upgrade the coffin he is inevitably to be buried in. Hank is beside himself in the fact that he and Brent bought the same shirt. The best line…
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 2: Tax Man
The Writers Brent Butt, Mark Ferrell Director David Storey A brief synopsis – A Tax Man shows up in Dog River, wanting to talk with Oscar. Chaos ensues. Davis is irritated that he has to start paying for coffee at The Ruby. Everyone suffers. Wanda gets hung up on articles in grammar. The best line – Hank: I know what…
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 1: Ruby Reborn
The Writers Brent Butt, Mark Ferrell Director David Storey A brief synopsis – Boredom in the town of Dog River is interrupted when the old café that has been shut down since it’s owner died is reopened. Add to the excitement Brent’s decision to start renting VHS tapes. In 2004. The best line – Brent: “He’s never even rented…
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CPE and Em: War Horse, or Em’s most eagerly anticipated film of the year
War Horse – 2011 Directed by Steven Speilberg Starring Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, Peter Mullan, David Thewlis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston Screenplay by Richard Curtis and Lee Hall based on War Horse by Michael Morpurgo From the first time a commercial for this film happened upon our screen, Em has bugged her mother and (especially) me to let her watch this movie.…
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CPE and Em (and El): Hop is for those who prefer the visual equivalent of corn syrup
Hop – 2011 Directed by Tim Hill Starring James Mardsen, Kaley Couoco, Gary Cole, Elizabeth Perkins, Russell Brand (voice/cameo), Chelsea Handler, David Hasselhoff, Voices Hugh Laurie, Hank Azaria Screenplay by Ken Daurio, Brian Lynch, Cinco Paul I am getting pretty tired of Russell Brand. It probably happened for me about the same time it did with Katy…
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CPE and Em: The Way A vibrant tale beautifully told
The Way – 2011 Directed by Emilio Estavez Starring Martin Sheen, Emilio Estavez, Deborah Kara Unger, James Nesbitt, Yorick van Wageningen, Tchéky Karyo Screenplay Emilio Estavez The thing that sets some actors and actresses apart is how they are able to exist on-screen when there is no dialogue. Do they have to natter incessantly, like, say, Woody Allen?…
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CPE and Em: The Adventures of Tintin rolls a bit like Indy
The Adventures of Tintin – 2011 Directed by Steven Spielberg Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis , Daniel Craig, Nick Frost, Simon Pegg, Toby Jones, Tony Curran, Gad Elmaleh Screenplay by Stephen Moffatt, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish based on The Adventures of Tintin, by Hergé The faces of The Adventures of Tintin and his co-stars look disturbingly similar…
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