Written on January 7, 2012 by Koby Jeffery
Fred Prouser/ReutersShowtime has been promoting “House of Lies” for what seems like the better part of a year, so there was a lot of anticipation for Sunday night’s series premiere.
But the show, about a team of management consultants led by Marty (Oscar-nominated actor and executive producer Don Cheadle), crammed a lot of plot into the first episode. So much so that there really wasn’t any time left for two of Marty’s employees, played by Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson, to shine.
Much of the focus was on Marty himself. It’s not entirely clear from the promos, but after watching the show, Cheadle is perfectly cast as the slick Marty Kaan. Read full post…
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Written on December 31, 2011 by Koby Jeffery
A veteran standup comic familiar to “Comedy Central” TV viewers and club patrons across the country has been sworn in as mayor of his economically struggling hometown in southwestern Ohio.
The Hillsboro Times-Gazette reports that Drew Hastings was sworn in Monday as Hillsboro’s mayor by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence O’Donnell.
The comedian struck a serious tone in his inaugural speech in the city about 50 miles east of Cincinnati. He said people questioned his motive in running for mayor. But Hastings says it was simply concern for Hillsboro.
Hastings says there has been a “disconnect” between residents and city leaders and he intends to change that.
The comedian says he plans to use his visibility to promote job growth and help lure employers to Hillsboro. Read full post…
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Written on December 29, 2011 by Dylan Ferguson
For ‘War Horse,’ Steven Spielberg opted for real animals, not CGI in stunt scenes 
Andrew Cooper/AP Jeremy Irvine stars as a young Englishman who enlists after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry.
It might have been easier to use a real great white shark in the filming of “Jaws” than to have shot the sweeping battle sequences of “War Horse” using real animals.
That’s just what Steven Spielberg, however, decided to do.
The director had an affinity for the animals long before he caught a performance of the play “War Horse” in London’s West End in January 2010. His 15-year-old daughter Destry is a competitive jumper, and the family owns 12 horses. Spielberg would
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Written on December 29, 2011 by Lucy Coughlan
Holiday season is officially over and you’ve spent these past few months (or just last night) feasting on never ending dishes and drinks with the family-now what? New Year’s resolutions may not matter to some after January 1st, but Dr. Mehmet Oz believes they’re key to conquering upcoming swimsuit season. Simply known as Dr. Oz by fans, including TV mogul and friend Oprah Winfrey, the best-selling author, professor of surgery at Columbia University, and two-time Emmy Award-winning host of “The Dr. Oz Show” believes now is the perfect time to take control of 2012 by getting fit and feeling fabulous. As a means to motivate audiences who’re ready to get physical, Dr. Oz has deve
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Written on December 17, 2011 by admin
Wiltshire, in southern England, is surrounded by six counties. Beautiful chalk hills and broad valleys are home to many tourist attractions. Visiting Wiltshire, you need to choose a hotel that will be your base and Boisdale Lamb at Hindon can be the right place.
If you ask yourself what’s on in Wiltshire, you have a variety of places to choose from. Salisbury International Arts Festival is held annually in May and is usually on a specific topic. Many events are free, in particular on the May Bank Holiday. There are also many markets and concerts throughout the region at any time of the year. Wiltshire and Salisbury offers plenty of going on.
The city of Salisbury is popular for its gothic architecture, cathedral and environs. Read full post…
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