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Articles tagged "larry charles" NewsBill Maher tries to get religion in ‘Religulous’by Bruce Dancis [McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)][17.Feb.09] :. When President Barack Obama said in his inaugural address that “We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus, and non-believers,” satirist Bill Maher and others fitting into...  NewsAudiences turn a deaf ear to preachy Hollywood filmsby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][31.Oct.08] :. Used to be, going to the movies was a way to escape the bustle and stress of the real world for a couple of hours. Lately, the multiplex has become a more tumultuous place. Choose the wrong picture,... Film ReviewReligulousby Cynthia Fuchs[3.Oct.08] :. Certainty grants Bill Maher an easy target, especially as he is, he says, selling doubt: "That's my product."  Short Ends and Leader‘Religulous’ Mocks the Mockableby Bill Gibron[2.Oct.08] :. There are certain unwinnable arguments in life, debates where no one side can claim clear victory. Argue over abortion, and see how staunch either position becomes. Discuss race and prejudice and the...  NewsBill Maher hopes to get people thinking with his tirade against organized religionby Roger Moore [The Orlando Sentinel (MCT)][2.Oct.08] :. ORLANDO, Fla.—Never let it be said that Bill Maher ran away from a fight. The comic and cultural critic is famous for questioning and ridiculing America’s sacred cows. With his new film,... NewsThe irreverent Bill Maher takes on religion with ‘Religulous’by Steven Rea [The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT)][29.Sep.08] :. TORONTO—Bill Maher had to face down protests when he showed up at the premiere of “Religulous” at the Toronto International Film Festival a few weeks ago. The heckling clutch of... Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)by Emma Simmonds[12.Apr.07] :. Borat is a comedy of errors, in more than one sense, but certainly not one without merit. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)by Cynthia Fuchs[3.Nov.06] :. Borrowing from Andy Kaufman, John Waters, and Steve-O, Borat delights in irreverence and abuse. |
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