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I'm an award-winning journalist in Harrisburg, Pa. I also run and cook all the things.

Epic New “Dark Knight Rises” Poster Released

Posted on December 11, 2011 by jlmicek

This one’s been burning up the Internets all day. It sends a pretty clear signal on what to expect from the final chapter of Christopher Nolan’s Bat-saga.

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Official “American Reunion” Poster Released.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jlmicek

They’ve gotten the old gang back together again for this book-end to the original 1999 comedy starring (among others) Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan. Let’s see who’s aged the best.

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Official “Iron Lady” Trailer Released.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jlmicek

Via SpoilerTV, who says it looks like another Oscar may be in the works for Meryl Streep.

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New “Three Stooges” Trailer Released.

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jlmicek

I think I’ll stick with the original shorts.

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Claudia Cardinale: “Fellini told me I was his muse, that I gave him inspiration.”

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jlmicek

The legendary Italian film star talks to The Guardian’s Steve Rose about working with Federico Fellini, Warner Herzog and the great Marcello Mastrioanni. Now 73, Cardinale hasn’t lost a trick. It’s a fascinating interview. Here’s the nut graf: “You could … Continue reading →

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Harry Morgan, An Appreciation.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Veteran character actor Harry Morgan, best known for his work as Col. Sherman Potter on the sitcom M.A.S.H., has died. He was 96. Born in 1915, Morgan had a career in film (“To The Shores of Tripoli“) and television that … Continue reading →

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This Means War (International Trailer) Released.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the new international trailer “For This Means War,” the McG-directed comedy starring Chris Pine and Tom Hardy as spies competing for the hand of the same girl (Reese Witherspoon). Hilariousness ensues. http://www.springboardplatform.com/mediaplayer/springboard/video/cs006/71/402653/ This Means War (International Trailer), posted with … Continue reading →

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“Darkest Hour” Official Trailer Released.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the official trailer for “The Darkest Hour” a new horror film starring Emile Hirsch and Olivia Thirlby. In it, an alien races attacks the Earth via the planet’s power supply. It hits theaters at Christmas.

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Today Is Pearl Harbor Day in the U.S.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Naval Station in Hawaii. It occurs to me that even the youngest sailors serving that day are now into their late 80s, which means the generation that lived … Continue reading →

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First Look: Gemma Arterton On The Set Of “Byzantium.”

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jlmicek

From The Aptly Named “Hey U Guys” site, here’s a shot of British actress Gemma Arterton on the set of the upcoming swords and sandals (and vampires) epic “Byzantium.”

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