Archive for November 8th, 2009

Taylor Swift Draws Big For “SNL,” Wanda Sykes Starts Solidly

Taylor Swift Draws Big For “SNL,” Wanda Sykes Starts Solidly

In addition to drawing solid reviews for her “SNL” hosting debut, hit musician Taylor Swift brought attention to the late night standard. Saturday’s Swift-hosted edition of “Saturday Night Live” posted a 5.0/13 metered market rating, which would be the best number for the show this season. Fueled by speculation about how she would handle...
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Kristen Stewart’s Tight Jeans for the Cure, Heidi Montag Still Loves Spencer

Kristen Stewart’s Tight Jeans for the Cure, Heidi Montag Still Loves Spencer

Kristen Stewart proved that she could “bring it” when fully made up at a “Twilight” press event earlier in the week but most recently demonstrated her appeal even without a prominent coat of makeup and done-up hair. The “Twilight” star was cute and low-key at the JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes event Sunday, coming...
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Backstage WWE Rumors of Shane, Vince McMahon Argument Persist

Rumors within the wrestling world continue to claim an argument between Vince McMahon and Shane McMahon played a role in the latter’s decision to resign from the company. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter initially acknowledged speculation that some sort of blow-up might have contributed to Shane’s departure, with the reservation on that story being the...
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Strikeforce “Fedor vs. Rogers” Rating Disappoints, But Tops Football

Strikeforce “Fedor vs. Rogers” Rating Disappoints, But Tops Football

No matter how the rating for Saturday’s “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event is spun by the players involved, observers must acknowledge that there was some disappointment. The CBS broadcast, from 9-11PM, averaged 3.8 million viewers and a 1.7/6 in adults 18-49. The household rating was a 2.3. While the demo figure is acceptable, it...
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Did Fedor Dominate Another Heavyweight?; Strikeforce Results Report

Did Fedor Dominate Another Heavyweight?; Strikeforce Results Report

Fedor Emelianenko, the only heavyweight with a serious presence in the “top pound-for-pound fighter” rankings, had the most high-profile match of his career Saturday against Brett Rogers. While Fedor has fought some more credentialed fighters, never before had he had such a wide American audience–a primetime audience, that is, on national network CBS. Would...
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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. […]