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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 6

February 4, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 6

Bates before revealing his past. Screencap: Me The one thing that threw me off with this episode is that it’s suddenly two years since Bates has been working there, when nothing in the scripts leading up to Episode 6 have indicated any really big shift forward in time. I think this leap was done...

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Watch “The Dictator” Super Bowl spot!

February 4, 2012
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Watch “The Dictator” Super Bowl spot!

Baron Cohen As General Aladeen. Picture accompanies ShockYa post. If you love Sacha Baron Cohen films, you are probably ready to learn more about his latest film The Dictator. The film will have a Super Bowl spot, but you can watch the spot right now! You can either scroll below or go to ShockYa...

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Check out my interview with Ben Bray from “The Grey”

February 3, 2012
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Check out my interview with Ben Bray from “The Grey”

Bray in The Grey. Picture accompanies interview on ShockYa. Recently, I was able to interview stunt coordinator and actor Ben Bray, who plays Hernandez in The Grey. In the interview, he talks about how he got started in acting through his boxing career, working with Liam Neeson, and the weather in Smithers, Canada, the...

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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 5

February 3, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 5

Molesley’s father’s fabulous roses. Screencap: Me This episode, centered around the Downton flower show, had two big storylines: Mary being a spoiled brat and the tag team of Thomas and O’Brien trying once again to get Bates, the easy target, out of Downton. Mary is used to being thought of as The Chosen One....

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Octavia Spencer and Song Kang-ho To Star in indie sci-fi triller “Snow Piercer”

February 3, 2012
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Octavia Spencer and Song Kang-ho To Star in indie sci-fi triller “Snow Piercer”

Headshots of Spencer and Song (Song’s headshot found on Asian Media Wiki) The accolades from The Help are certainly going a long way for Octavia Spencer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress is set to star in high profile sci-fi indie film Snow Piercer. The film, written and directed by Bong Joon-ho, will...

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Notable links: Weeks of 1/23 and 1/30 and a note on Don Cornelius

February 3, 2012
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Notable links: Weeks of 1/23 and 1/30 and a note on Don Cornelius

Wang Leehom and Kanye West in The Kobe System video for Nike. Screencap: Me Here are some links of note. They’re listed below, but first, I thought I ought to talk a little about Don Cornelius, since I haven’t posted anything about him on Moniqueblog. Personally, I don’t like writing about death in any...

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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 4

February 3, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 4

Mary looking dour and pensive. Screencap: Me This episode is another “calm before the storm” episode, having seen most of the first season now. It’s a little weird recapping episodes that I’ve already seen. Anyway, the story’s big plot points include: Mary feeling the pressure and guilt. Mary is a little bit of a...

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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 3

February 2, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 3

Kemal Pamuk. Screencap: Me Quick edit–I’ve been putting these screencaps in the “BBC” category and have tagged them with “BBC” when, in fact, the show is on ITV. Apologies–this will be corrected soon. Episode 3 is, for me, when the show really starts. And, like quite a few shows, the main emotional thrust of...

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Archie Comics: Kevin Keller to have a secret admirer in upcoming issue

February 1, 2012
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Archie Comics: Kevin Keller to have a secret admirer in upcoming issue

The first issue of Kevin Keller has been as success, I think, and Dan Parent is following up the talk about Kevin’s dating life with the storyline for Kevin Keller #2. Here is the official rundown (as well as the standard and variant covers) for the issue: KEVIN KELLER #2 Kevin Keller in “May...

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Archie Comics: Archie MARRIES Valerie! And HAS A KID!

February 1, 2012
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Archie Comics: Archie MARRIES Valerie! And HAS A KID!

Is there no end to the 21st century-ness of Archie Comics Publications? Don’t get me wrong–I love the fact that they are indulging in everything that happens in today’s world, and it’s nice to see them with the rest of society. Perhaps I’m having a bit of shock since I’m totally used to Archie...

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DVD REVIEW: “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” is entertaining, a mixed bag

February 1, 2012
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DVD REVIEW: “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” is entertaining, a mixed bag

Credit: Acorn Media Synopsis (Acorn Media): Newly remastered and restored to their original U.K. broadcast order, Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Series 1 debuts on Blu-ray and arrives on DVD from Acorn Media on January 31, 2012. These 10 full-length mysteries star fan-favorite and BAFTA nominee David Suchet as the brilliant Belgian detective. Based on the...

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Have a chance to win tickets to the Grammys by watching the Grammy Nominee Takeover featuring Kanye West

February 1, 2012
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Have a chance to win tickets to the Grammys by watching the Grammy Nominee Takeover featuring Kanye West

Credit: FuseTV (click picture to go to insider.Fuse.tv. We’re at the home stretch FuseTV’s Grammy Nominee Takeover contest, in which you can win two tickets to the Grammys. If you missed the  first two posts, here are the official rules: The countdown to the Grammys has begun, and Fuse wants to send 1 lucky...

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