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Newlyweds

Ed Burns’ latest writing and directing venture holds the perfect recipe for swiftly putting audiences into a New York state of mind. Like Burns’ own early films, Newlyweds is reminiscent of early Woody Allen films (Annie Hall, Manhattan, Hannah and Her Sisters), utilizing rich characters and relatable story lines that depict complicated relationships. Even the theatrical poster for Newlyweds brings to mind those of Allen’s early days, suggesting a simplicity and authenticity to the story at hand. Shot on an estimated $9,000 budget, Burns hired virtually all unknown actors and worked with a three-man crew. Together with 2010’s Nice Guy...  read more

The Wire: The Complete Series

My only real complaint about HBO’s full-series box set...  read more

Robin Williams in talks for political biopic

In his tenure as America's hairiest leading man (pre-Seth Rogen), or perhaps America's leadingest hairy man (with a notable exception), Robin Williams has embraced the medical, the anti-temporal, and the professorial. But now, "One Hour" Robin will take on a new cinematic challenge: politics. ...  read more