There's a new movie coming out that feels suspiciously like Casablanca. It's called The Good German and stars George Clooney, Cate Blanchett and that weenie Tobey Maguire. It takes place right after WWII and deals with an old love walking back into the hero's life. I may be wrong and it may be nothing like Casablanca, but the marketing efforts seem to suggest otherwise. Oh, and did I mention the movie is in black and white?
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As many of you know I am a huge fan of the TV show Law & Order, having seen all but 6 of the nearly 400 episodes (in truth, I may have seen those 6 episodes too, I just can't be sure). In addition, I also became interested in the spin-off Law & Order: Criminal Intent, the subject of this posting. Sometimes the story lines of L&O:CI are a little hoakey, but the characters are interesting. Something else I find amusing is the many guest stars that come on the show and end up being the killer. Many times it's strange to see these actors taking on serious roles. Some of the more notable guest stars are pictured below including Stephen Colbert, Doogie Howser MD, both Perfect Strangers and that guy from Revenge of the Nerds.
Here is a clip from when Stephen Colbert appeared on Criminal Intent as a forger and a killer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Since Arrested Development was not picked up for a fourth season, the best comedy on TV is now The Office (Thursdays 7:30 on NBC). If you aren't watching this show, you're missing out. For those of you that do watch, here's my prediction of what will happen with Jim & Pam: The Stamford Branch will close and many of its employees including Jim and Karen, who will have hooked up by then, will be transferred to the Scranton Branch. Watch out for some awkward moments as hilarity will no doubt ensue. The only question remaining is will Andy (Ed Helms) go too. Can you imagine him and Dwight in the same office? Anyway, below is a clip I put together that offers a glimpse into life at the Stamford Branch.
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One thing I learrned while working at the ad agency Merrell Remington is that the copy in a print ad must be short and simple. While the information may seem important to the copywriter, the reader almost never reads the whole thing. Below is a case in point. |
