Category: Movies
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RIP Robert DeNiro’s landlord
Chuck Low, best known as Morrie the wig salesman in “Goodfellas, died earlier this month. He debuted in Scorsese’s underrated masterpiece “The King of Comedy,” appearing in just one scene, with no lines. I didn’t even notice him until my third viewing, the first time I watched “King” stoned. Low is the guy in the…
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The very un-Christian message of Kirk Cameron’s ‘War on Christmas’ movie
A recent article about churches flouting their tax-exempt status by endorsing political candidates featured one pastor exhorting his congregation to vote for the Republican because he would protect the right to bear arms. Apparently I missed the Bible verse, “Those shalt own a Smith & Wesson.” The mythical “War on Christmas” is another theological head…
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The 10 worst movies I paid money to see
I can think of only two occasions when I bought a ticket for a movie I knew would suck: 10.) “Fast Food” Starring Jim Varney and the guy who played Jo’s boyfriend on “The Facts of Life.” A friend of mine was an extra. His big head made a brief cameo. 9.) “Battlefield Earth” Leaves…
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