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The Big Sick (2017) Rated R

A Pakistan-born comedian falls in love with a grad student when she falls ill, and he must contend with the parents and his own feelings. Based on the true love story of Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. Starring Kumail … Continue reading

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Baskets (FX) Rated TV-MA

After failing out of clown college, Chip Baskets continues to hope that he will one day be a clown. Starring Zach Galifianakis, Martha Kelly, and Louie Anderson. This show is brilliantly written with a great dry sense of humor. It’s … Continue reading

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Rosehaven (Sundance) Rated TV-14

Daniel McCallum returns to his small Tasmanian hometown, Rosehaven, to help his mother with her business. Starring Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor, Kris McQuade, Katie Robertson, Noela Foxcroft. I loved this show. I was surprised by how brilliant it was. The humor is dry and direct, and … Continue reading

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) Rated R

A journalist chronicles her work in  Afghanistan. Based on the book, The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan by  Kim Barker. Starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina, Christopher Abbott, Billy Bob Thornton. This film was not the … Continue reading

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