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A Short Blast of Documentary Reviews

A Short Blast of Documentary Reviews

Below, you'll find some short reviews of three documentary films that will only be in theaters for a couple more days. They each tell very different stories in unique ways and all of them are worth your time and money. I've said it before (and I'll keep saying it until my nemesis, Per Degaton, finally manages to capture and neutralize me): if you go to the theater and buy a ticket for a documentary it is virtually certain that you will enjoy the experience. So many people shy away from seeing docs on the big screen, but when they ultimately try it out they are always glad they did. Okay, enough speechifying--onto the reviews! more ›

LAst Night's Action: Mayweather Showers Goldenboy with Twice the Hits, Wins 5th Belt then Retires

LAst Night's Action: Mayweather Showers Goldenboy with Twice the Hits, Wins 5th Belt then Retires

Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio and over 16,000 others watched Floyd Mayweather land 207 punches on East LA's own Oscar De La Hoya, earning a controversial split decision from the judges at the MGM in Las Vegas. more ›

TV Junkie: Snoop & Tom Waits on Conan; Ozomatli on Ferguson!

TV Junkie: Snoop & Tom Waits on Conan; Ozomatli on Ferguson!

A Word or 22: Earl wasn't all that last night despite the Smellovision but the Office was satisfyingly uncomfortable. Tonight it's nothing but Jerry Lewis until Conan comes on. Tonight - Friday - May 4, 2007 Jerry Lewis Marathon (TCM, 5-??) Starting with the Nutty Professor, it just goes on and on and on White Sox @ Angels (FoxSports, 7:00 p.m.) Ghost Whisperer/Close to Home/NUMB3RS (CBS, 8-11:00 p.m.) Prophetic ghost foretells/Missing witness found dead/Water... more ›

Barbaro was Just a Horse

Barbaro was Just a Horse

As you probably already heard, Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro was euthanized yesterday by his owners after an injury to his right hind leg just wouldn't heal. The horse was in a lot of pain, so we know they made the right decision. Barbaro had captured America's hearts at the Derby -- and some thought he had a real chance at the Triple Crown -- but those same hearts were broken when he came up lame in the midst of the Preakness Stakes on May 20. more ›

Brunchtime news: and they're off!

Brunchtime news: and they're off!

and they're off! Tune in as early as 2pm our time to watch the Kentucky Derby and its hoopla today (the race is scheduled for 3pm). If it saddens you that it's not easy being a jockey, we suggest a traditional mint julep or two to lighten your mood. more ›

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