Articles written by Diane Germano
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The Writers Strike Back
Unlike past writers' strikes, the strike of 2007/2008 appears convoluted at first glance. That's because writers are going where no one has gone before: The Internet.
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Oliver Stone
With films such as Born on the Fourth of July, JFK, Nixon, and Platoon, is Oliver Stone vying for "Filmmaker Laureate" by capturing and marketing America's history?
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David Duchovny in Californication
David Duchovny's appeal as an actor did not go away with the X-Files.
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Post Script to the *Potter* Series
A 10-year-old claiming to have read the entire series eight times, observes this book leans heavily on coincidence.
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*The Number 23*
Does writer Fernley Phillips underestimate his audience with this thriller?
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Dianne Weist
Ms. Weist's character Peg Boggs in Edward Schissorhands proves we have an unforgettable actor thanks to the efforts of Woody Allen.
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Sasha Baron Cohen and Borat
The funny man behind Ali G and Brüno travels across America in a movie known for its bad taste. Even 20th Century Fox wouldn't support the views of Cohen's character.
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*All the Boys Love Mandy Lane*
A popular festival horror film experiences the twists and turns formerly reserved for major motion picture distribution
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*Pan’s Labyrinth* History and Film
What is significant about this film is the fact it is a Spanish film. A very hard look back for a country that suffered at the hands of Franco.
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Our Favorite "TV Shows”
Believe it or not, there was a time America had only three major TV stations, now the shows that began home entertainment strive to hold on.
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MySpace and Me
Sick of hearing about websites, dating sites and computer sites in general? MySpace is packed with such amazing content it can't and shouldn't be ignored
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Propranolol
A little known drug prescribed for stage fright is already evoking moral questions.
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Michael Moore
Moore has called 'Sicko' a "comedy about 45 million people with no health care in the richest country on earth."
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The Telling of Columbine
Is the tragedy of Virginia Tech next? More than likely.
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Kurt Vonnegut
Never reaching the celebrity of Hunter S. Thompson, Kurt Vonnegut remains one of America's great writers.
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Sofia Coppola
Her efforts and contributions may open Hollywood to more women who wish to work behind the camera. That is a bit ambitious, sad to say.
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*Grindhouse*
Due for release in April 2007, this ultra-violent feature gives us two movies for the price of one.
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Arrivederci "Sopranos”
Study proves 74% of young people have formed their image of Italian Americans from the media.
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YouTube
The social impact of YouTube's popularity has indeed spawned an alternative way to become famous.
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Joseph Campbell
Symbolic interpretation became Campbell's means to prove that all cultures have produced common elemental themes: Heroes, villains and even gods.
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"300”
Director Zack Snyder pleased about debate. "If that's a by-product, that's good," he says.
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Cinderella
The fairytale of Cinderella has been with us for a very long time, and still is. With Disney's new release, why this tale so captivates us.
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