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Wednesday, April 29 2009

Summer of Same: July 2009

In a rare attempt at novelty, July jets along with only Harry Potter and the Ice Age crew sampling continuing series spoils. The rest provide unknown pleasures.


Wednesday, March 25 2009

Part 3: The Sixth Sense to Fight Club (August - October 1999)

Films that have left a lasting impression on their creators (M. Night Shyamalan, Sam Mendes, David Fincher) make up the majority of Part Three of our Films of 1999 overview.


Thursday, May 15 2008

Fast chat with stage, screen and TV star Peter Gallagher


Thursday, February 22 2007

The O.C.

Fans knew: when Ryan carried Marissa's lifeless body towards the camera, "Hallelujah" playing in the background, the show was finished as well.


Wednesday, May 25 2005

The O.C.

The Cohens open their door to anyone needing support and stability (which is almost everyone; rich equals lonely).


Tuesday, November 4 2003

The O.C.

Everyone feels like an imposter in The O.C.'s all-white, all-straight Newport Beach.


Thursday, July 17 2003

How to Deal (2003)

What's not to love about Mandy Moore?"


Thursday, June 27 2002

Mr. Deeds (2002)

It's all a saggy, inept mess. And it really makes you long for Michael Keaton and 'The Banana Boat Song'.


Sunday, January 1 1995

The O.C.

The producers finally figured out a way for commercial tie-ins to complement but not overwhelm the plot.


American Beauty (1999)


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