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Christmas in Connecticut (1992) Rated NR

A host of a popular television cooking show is planning to do a live Christmas show – the catch is that she can’t cook. Starring Dyan Cannon, Kris Kristofferson, and Tony Curtis. This film is a remake of the 1945 … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget the Lyrics! (Fox) Rated TV-PG

 Contestants compete to win a million dollars by trying to remember song lyrics. Starring Niecy Nash. The third remake of the game show brings Niecy Nash as the host. Nash loves to overreact to everything, and this shows especially when … Continue reading

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Would I Lie to You (CW) Rated NR

Celebrities try to ascertain whether a story is a truth or a lie. Starring Aasif Mandvi, Matt Walsh, and Sabrina Jalees. While I love the old game shows that had warmth and humor, this show is piggybacking on a British … Continue reading

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The Magnificent Seven (2016) Rated PG-13

A widow brings together a variety of gunmen in order to avenge her husband’s death. Starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, and Ethan Hawke.  This film is a remake of the 1960 film and the 1954 film Seven Samurai. While both … Continue reading

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Ghosts (CBS) Rated TV-14

A young couple inherits a beautiful country home but discovers that it’s both falling apart and inhabited by its previous, deceased residents. Starring Utkarsh Ambudkar, Rose McIver, and Brandon Scott Jones. This is show is entertaining and fun. Sure, there … Continue reading

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RoboCop (2014) Rated PG-13

In 2028 Detroit, a cop is injured on the job, and a business has figured out how to make a half human-half robot police officer. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, and Michael Keaton. This film engages the concept of having … Continue reading

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The Gambler (2014) Rated R

A gambler and professor, Jim Bennett, has debts that cause him to borrow from his mother and a loan shark. To make matters worse, he has a relationship with one of his students. Based on a short novel by Fyodor … Continue reading

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The $100,000 Pyramid (ABC) Rated TV-14

A revival of the classic game show where they pit a celebrity with a contestant in order to win 100,000 dollars. Starring Michael Strahan, Brad Abelle, and Kathy Najimy. This show is not a bad remake of the original 1973 … Continue reading

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The Big Leap (FOX) Rated TV-14

A group of diverse dancers compete in a reality show that’s putting on a remake of “Swan Lake.” Starring McKenzie Chinn, Karen Rodriguez, and Sammy Arechar. This show is one of those “Oh, no! Not another reality dance show drama.” … Continue reading

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Fantasy Island (FOX) Rated TV-14

People come to the island with desire but end up with a fantasy. Starring Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes, and John Gabriel Rodriquez.  Well, this show is just for eye candy. The actors are eye candy, and the setting of Puerto … Continue reading

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