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question of the day: If Mark Wahlberg can transform Transformers, what other actors could spice up other franchises?

Fri, Nov 09, 2012
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Should we get Judi Dench into a Fast & Furious movie? Ian McKellen into Alvin & the Chipmunks? Marion Cotillard into a Hangover flick? How about a new Rush Hour movie starring Will Smith and Doona Bae?

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question of the day: What are your favorite movies about politics or politicians?

Thu, Nov 08, 2012
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I love Dave, with Kevin Kline as a presidential double who becomes a very catharthic stand-in for us in how he expresses outrage at Washington inertia…

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question of the day: Which fictional president would you like to see in the real White House?

Wed, Nov 07, 2012
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The seemingly eternal U.S. presidential election is over. The road to 2016 begins now! Let’s distract ourselves with some fantasy politics…

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question of the day: Which fictional character would you like to dress like?

Tue, Nov 06, 2012
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Not in a cosplay sort of way, that is, but as a fashion statement.

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question of the day: Which film(s) do you want to see another sequel for, but fear that it won’t happen?

Mon, Nov 05, 2012
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Me? I despair of ever seeing another Buckaroo Banzai movie. *sigh*

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question of the weekend: What do you see in the world (or whatever corner of it you choose) that gives you hope?

Sat, Nov 03, 2012
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I’ve seen quite a bit coming out of New York in the wake of superstorm Sandy that gives me hope…

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question of the day: What kind of superhero does the world need today?

Fri, Nov 02, 2012
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I need name, superpower, and secret identity.

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question of the day: What Star Wars stories do you want to see in Episodes VII, VIII, and IX?

Thu, Nov 01, 2012
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Some speculation has it that the next films will revolve around an older Luke Skywalker, but I’m not so sure that’s a great idea…

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question of the day: Who should — and should not — direct a new Star Wars movie for Disney?

Wed, Oct 31, 2012
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A few shoulds off the top of my head: Bryan Singer. Brad Bird. Christopher Nolan. Joss Whedon. A few should-nots: Brett Ratner. Michael Bay.

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question of the day: Does TV news coverage of dangerous weather encourage people to put themseves at risk?

Tue, Oct 30, 2012
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We’re all familiar with the images of TV news reporters and meterologists standing — or more frequently struggling to remain upright — in extreme weather conditions. But are they now encouraging their readers and viewers to do the same?

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