In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.

Gregory Harrison Chats "Au Pair 3" and Islands

Seeded on Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:31 AM EDT (TV Jots)

If you're of a certain age, there's no doubt you remember the 1979–1986 CBS medical drama Trapper John, M.D., a spinoff of the Robert Altman film MASH starring Pernell Roberts as the title character and a young Gregory Harrison as his colleague, Dr.

entertainment, television, tv, movies, tv-guide

IGN: Drakensang: The Dark Eye Preview

Seeded on Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:10 PM EST (IGN)

In terms of mechanics and overall flavor, Drakensang evokes the best features of many popular PC RPGs.

entertainment, video-games, computer, gaming

Drew Seeley: "Another Cinderella Story" Q&A!

Seeded on Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:35 AM EST (Junior Celebs)

When asked why he wanted to do this movie, Drew says "I love to act, sing and dance. So the project came along where I got the opportunity came to do all three at once! And even get to write." He co-wrote a lot of music for the film and says it was a lot of fun.

entertainment, teen, college, television, hollywood, celebs

Aaron Sorkin Conjures a Meeting of Obama and Bartlet

Seeded on Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:01 PM EDT (The New York Times)

Now that he's finally fired up on the soup-line economy, Barack Obama knows he can't fade out again. He was eager to talk privately to a Democratic ex-president who could offer more fatherly wisdom — not to mention a surreptitious smoke — and less fraternal rivalry.

politics, obama, mccain, sorkin, television, west-wing, bartlet

Worst Week Review - TV Show Reviews - Analysis Of Worst Week The TV Series

Seeded on Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:39 PM EDT (Variety.com)

Almost certainly the most promising newcomer -- and U.K. format import -- of the fall, "Worst Week" only tempers enthusiasm because the opener is so intricate it's difficult to envision what the series can do for an encore, much less an entire season.

entertainment

PlayStation 3 News : Blitz: The League II Hands-On

Seeded on Fri Aug 22, 2008 3:55 PM EDT (Gamespot)

The football game was announced earlier this year by Midway and is the follow-up to 2005's original Blitz: The League, itself a revamp of the classic arcade football series.

football, sports, video-games, playstation

Wii News -- NHL 2K9

Seeded on Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:10 PM EDT (Gamespot)

Defense works much as you would expect, but it is worth noting that the majority of checking in the game is done by shaking either the remote (for hooking and holding) or the Nunchuk (for a body check).

entertainment, video-games, hockey

Tropic Thunder - 80% Chance for Torrential Laughter

Seeded on Wed Aug 13, 2008 10:12 AM EDT (First Showing)

When you hit an amusement park, you can expect to encounter a wide range of rides, each with its own story and unique experience. There's the old-fashioned mine ride, alongside the flashy adventure coaster, set next to the dark and creepy slow-goer.

entertainment, tropic-thunder, movies, reviews, comedy, funny

Why can't America have a left-leaning mainstream news channel?

Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:46 PM EDT

It's common knowledge that news channels like Fox are in the GOP's collective pockets.

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politics, news, bias, liberal, conservative

Stop Senator Roger Wicker from Passing Anti-Game Bill

Seeded on Thu Aug 7, 2008 1:00 PM EDT (Video Game Voters Network)

U.S. Senator, Roger Wicker, is proposing a federal anti-video game bill. It is important for all Mississippi residents who love video games to send him a letter opposing this regulation! ...

politics, esa, video-game-voters-network, mississipi, legislation, petition, gamers

Tropic Thunder Review | UGO.com

Seeded on Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:03 PM EDT (Ugo.com)

There is a care and a level of excellence in Tropic Thunder that I find so refreshing. From the classic rock choices on the soundtrack (Ball of Confusion! Awesome!) to the closing credits graphics.

entertainment, tropic-thunder, review, movies, film

Hollywood Plots Hitler thriller: Valkyrie

Seeded on Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT (The Sunday Times)

Director Bryan Singer and his team are presently working on a Hollywood film based on the World War II incident. The United Artists' US$100 million production, titled "Valkyrie", is slated for release on February 13, 2009.

education, valkyrie, tom-cruise, film, movie, hitler, nazi, thriller

"Tropic Thunder" Mockumentary: "Rain of Madness" Movie Trailer

Seeded on Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:30 PM EDT (slashfilm.com)

Hearts of Darkness was a famous documentary which chronicled the making of Francis Ford Coppola's epic war film Apocalypse Now.

entertainment, rain-of-madness, tropic-thunder, trailer, film, movie

Interview: Legend: Hand of God creative director Jan Beuck

Seeded on Wed Jul 9, 2008 5:09 PM EDT (Destructoid.com)

Some of our European members might recognize Germany-based developer Master Creating and its action role-playing game Legend: Hand of God, which was warmly received when it released there last year.

entertainment, video-games, computers, legend, thq

USA's Monk: Tony Shalhoub and Hector Elizondo Talk

Seeded on Wed Jul 9, 2008 12:12 PM EDT (TV Squad)

This will be an interesting season for Mr. Monk. With the death of Stanley Kamel back in April, Monk will be getting a new doctor this year in the form of Hector Elizondo.

entertainment, monk, television, usa, tony-shalhoub, hector-elizondo

Minnesota Owes Game Biz $65K After Trying to Squelch Free Speech

Seeded on Mon Jul 7, 2008 5:11 PM EDT (GamePolitics.com )

As passed by the Minnesota legislature and signed into law by Governor (and potential Republican VP candidate) Tim Pawlenty (left) in 2006, the law would have turned traditional video game legislation on its head by fining underage buyers of M-rated games $25.

minnesota, esa, vgvn, video-games, john-mccain, tim-pawlenty

Valkyrie and Wanted: Thomas Kretschmann Interview

Seeded on Mon Jul 7, 2008 3:33 PM EDT (The Star: eCentral)

Surely there must be perks being one of the few successful German actors in Hollywood?

entertainment, thomas-kretschmann, wanted, valkyrie, interview, film, movie

Me, Barack Obama, and An Undiscovered Love For My Country

Wed Jul 2, 2008 4:56 PM EDT

I was never what you would call a patriot. I was not a child who cared about politics any further than how it applied to my elementary school class in making some kids more popular than others.

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politics, barack-obama, opinion, op-ed, patriotism, usa, america, united-states, will-i-am, yes-we-can

Right-Wing Apoplectic Over Pixar's WALL-E

Seeded on Wed Jul 2, 2008 3:51 PM EDT (Think Progress)

Shannen Coffin: From the first moment of the film, my kids were bombarded with leftist propaganda about the evils of mankind. It's a shame, too, because the robot had promise. The story was just awful, however.

entertainment, wall-e, pixar, movies, right-wing, conservative

Student faces charges after mooning streakers

Seeded on Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:07 PM EDT (Centre Daily)

Brian M.I. Block, 19, of 1729 Ridgeway Road, Havertown, is charged with open lewdness and disorderly conduct after the incident at 12:39 a.m. May 5 in a window above where the annual Mifflin Streak was taking place, according to court documents.

odd-news, moon, streakers, college, trial

IGN: The Dark Knight Review

Seeded on Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:53 PM EDT (movies.ign.com)

It isn't an overstatement to call The Dark Knight the most sophisticated and ambitious work of its kind.

entertainment, dark-knight, movies, reviews, film, batman

"I Text While Driving and I Haven't Died Yet!"

Seeded on Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:46 PM EDT (TIME)

Indeed, a Nationwide Insurance survey found that 18% of cell phone owners text and drive and that drivers between the ages of 16 and 30 are the most frequent texters.

text-message, driving, teens, accidents, car-crash, cell-phones

Speak out against new anti-gaming legislation! A VGVN call to arms.

Seeded on Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:09 PM EDT (AWN Headline News)

A new anti-video game bill just popped up in New York sponsored by New York State Senator Andrew Lanza that will use taxpayer money to research the effects of "violent" video games on children, mandate parental controls on all game consoles (controls are on next-gen consoles) and …

politics, video-games, vgvn, censorship, rating, esa

Is Your Brain a Republican or a Democrat?

Wed May 21, 2008 1:04 PM EDT

By Mark Casey (Clipped by Meggy)

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gathered here today to mourn the loss of critical thinking in this country.

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politics, republicans, democrats, bias

Heads up, Buffy fans: Joss Whedon's Dollhouse is on the way

Seeded on Fri May 16, 2008 1:23 PM EDT (Slashfilm.com)

For those of you who miss Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Angel, or if you still feel outraged at the untimely cancellation of Firefly, or if you're just on the lookout for a good new drama, keep your eyes out for news about Dollhouse!

entertainment, buffy, angel, firefly, joss, whedon, dollhouse, eliza, dushku, trailer

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