Category: CPE, Em and El
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Corner Gas, Episode 34: Dog River Vice
The Writers – Brent Butt & Paul Mather Director – Robert De Lint A brief synopsis – Emma and Brent take up a bet as to who can give up their habits. Emma finds new life with Oscar, and Brent finds his life disturbed beyond measure. Karen and Davis start taking citizens on ride alongs that become a…
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CPE, Em and El: Wreck-It Ralph appeals to girls and boys
Wreck-It Ralph – 2012 Director Rich Moore Starring (voices) John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Alan Tudyk, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Mindy Kaling, Ed O’Neill, Dennis Haysbert Screenplay Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee The genius of Wreck-It Ralph is not in the ground that it treads. The multi-licensed cameos has been done before by Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and the…
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Corner Gas, Episode 31: Harvest Dance
The Writers – Brent Butt and Mark Farrell Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Hank has a girlfriend named Heather. Problem is, it looks like she may be from Woolerton (spit). Lacey is perplexed that no one invited her to the annual Harvest Dance. Brent and Oscar try to avoid having to eat Emma’s jelly salad.…
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Corner Gas, Episode 28: Rock On!
The Writers – Brent Butt & Chris Finn Director – Wendy Hopkins A brief synopsis – Lacey discovers the truth about Dog River’s name. Brent, Wanda and Hank reform the band, Thunderface, not everyone is happy about this. Oscar claims that a famous country singer stole his song, Davis disputes the claim. The best line –…
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Corner Gas, Episode 27: Doc Small
The Writers – Mark Farrell and Paul Mather Director – Jeff Beesly A brief synopsis – Hank is unable to stay at his place, and Brent tries to avoid following up on his offer to house his buddy. Lacey is convinced to convince a young doctor to stay in the town. Brent has a run of good luck…
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Corner Gas, Episode 26: Pandora’s Wine
The Writers – Paul Mather and Kevin White Director – Jeff Beesley A brief synopsis – Hank wins the lottery and ponders how life has changed for him within the town. Davis and Karen suffer the consequences of a new pair of shoes. Lacey opens up a whole new world of taste for Emma, Oscar and Brent. The…
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Corner Gas, Episode 25: American in Saskatchewan
The Writers – Mark Farrell and Paul Mather Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – A strangely Canadian looking citizen of the U.S. finds his way in Dog River by mistake. An ATM is placed in the Insurance / Liquor store. Karen attempts to learn French. Davis and Fitzy have their doubts about the machine, but…
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Corner Gas, Episode 24: Hurry Hard
The Writers – Brent Butt and Mark Farrell Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Brent quits Oscar and Emma’s curling team and then forms one of his own. Then begins an effort to draft Lacey which means pretending that she is funny. Karen is placed as caretaker of the Clavet Cup, which becomes a task. The…
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CPE, Em and El: The Odd Life of Timothy Green: sappy, somewhat clumsy
The Odd Life of Timothy Green – 2012 Written and Directed by Peter Hedges Starring Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ron Livingston, Dianne Wiest, David Morse, Common, Odeya Rush, M. Emmet Walsh …Timothy Green is a film that tries so hard to be liked, it makes one wonder what is wrong with it. The vibe…
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Corner Gas, Episode 23: Mosquito Time
The Writers – Mark Farrell and Paul Mather Director – Trent Carlson A brief synopsis – A mosquito infestation in the town has Oscar hanging around the house too much. Emma orders Brent to take him on at the station. Brent, then orders Wanda to get him to work there for free. Lacey really wants to contribute something…
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