Archive for September 7th, 2009

“Glee” Is Hilarious, Entertaining, Yet Lacking Surprising Ingredient

“Glee” Is Hilarious, Entertaining, Yet Lacking Surprising Ingredient

The “Glee” pilot, which aired after the penultimate “American Idol” episode this season, was built around the cast’s show-stopping rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing.” Cliched as it was at the time–”Family Guy” and “The Sopranos” had recently milked as much excitement as one could ever imagine from a 1981 Journey song–the “Glee” rendition became...
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Backstage Note From Tonight’s WWE RAW

Well-known pro wrestling Twitter user The Miz posted an update from backstage at tonight’s RAW telecast. “Backstage all anyone can talk about is bob barker has to be the most excited everyone has gotten,” wrote Miz, putting over the positive lockerroom reaction to Barker’s presence. It should be interesting to see how the lockerroom...
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Angelina Love Rep Responds To Release Rumors, Talks TNA Future

Michael Klyzub, the agent for Angelina Love (Lauren “Angel” Williams), attributes the entirety of her TNA departure to a miscommunication over her visa. “This separation was purely based on a miscommunication of Angel Williams present Visa Status. This in no way has anything to do with Contract Disputes or trouble with the office as...
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Possible RAW Spoiler, News on New WWE Stars

Possible RAW Spoiler, News on New WWE Stars

– A number within the industry are curious to see how WWE handles recently-acquired ROH talent Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness. Both had previously been under the radar of WWE’s developmental system and ultimately failed to garner anything in the way of major opportunities. At the same time, both are very respected independent talent...
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RSS Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews

  • 87% Inception
    Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. […]
  • 29% Takers
    Takers boasts some gripping set pieces and keeps things moving quickly, but its two-dimensional characters, clichéd script, and brazenly derivative plot make it hard to recommend. […]
  • 71% The Last Exorcism
    It doesn't fully deliver on the chilly promise of its Blair Witch-style premise, but The Last Exorcism offers a surprising number of clever thrills. […]
  • 52% The Switch
    The Switch has an interesting premise and a charming cast; unfortunately, it also has a trite script that hews too close to tired rom-com formulas. […]
  • 39% The Expendables
    It makes good on the old-school action it promises, but given all the talent on display, The Expendables should hit harder. […]
  • 6% Vampires Suck
    Witlessly broad and utterly devoid of laughs, Vampires Suck represents a slight step forward for the Friedberg-Seltzer team. […]