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• Common Sense Ratings

  January 6, 2009 in Film, Internet, Television

  Noticed something new on Netflix: a rating that wasn't from the MPAA. Turns out it's from an organization called Common Sense Media. It strives to do what Roger Ebert has been doing for year…

• Are Any Of These Movies Great?

  January 5, 2009 in Film

  I'm trying to work on my Best Films of 2008 a little early this year. I went through the list of Oscar-eligible films and copied all the titles I haven't seen yet that might make…

• Finding Movies to Watch

  January 5, 2009 in Film, Internet

  TV shows are in limbo, making this a good time to catch up on those movies you've missed. I've tried to use Netflix, but it's recommendation engine is still sub-par. ((No matter how I browsed,…

• Mediocre Movies, Good Song

  January 5, 2009 in Film, Music

  This weekend I watched Meet Bill and Cashback on Netflix downloads. Meet Bill has a great cast, but they're tied to a messy plot with an unfulfilling ending. It's also a bit gayer than wa…

• You Talkin’ To Me?

  January 4, 2009 in Everything Else

  There was a shooting in a theater on Christmas, and what's most interesting is what isn't being discussed. Here's what went down: a family was laughing and talking very loudly during Benjamin Button, which…