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Sherlock

still disappointed by Sherlock (“The Six Thatchers” open thread)

Mon, Jan 02, 2017
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Sherlock! Now with more James Bond than Sherlock Holmes. [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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open thread: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Sat, Jan 02, 2016
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This Victorian-set episode is pure fan service, and a sop to those who’ve accused Steven Moffat of hating women. [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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Containment (aka Infected) movie review: no place like home

Wed, Sep 16, 2015
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There’s nothing groundbreaking in this low-budget sci-fi thriller, but newbie director Mcenery-West makes excellent use of his claustrophobic setting.

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The Imitation Game movie review: decoding Alan Turing

Wed, Nov 12, 2014
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A marvelous combination of thrilling intellectual adventure and sensitive portrait of a man ahead of his time both personally and professionally.

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what’s on Captain America’s catch-up list… and what *should* be on it?

Sun, Apr 06, 2014
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If you could add one thing to Steve’s list that he absolutely must catch up with in order to be considered a with-it 2010s kind of guy, what would it be?

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I’m not quitting — you can’t make me leave

Wed, Mar 26, 2014
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As you will have noticed, this week, trailers and Doctor Who Things went away. If you enjoyed them, I’m sorry. But I’m still standing…

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Non-Stop review: your popcorn bucket doubles as a floatation device

Fri, Feb 28, 2014
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There’s a delicious cleverness to this very silly but very entertaining flick.

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why reader Jay just doubled his monthly subscription from $5 to $10

Sun, Feb 16, 2014
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Because, Jays says: “I used to check Rotten Tomatoes but now I just check FlickFilosopher.com!”

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Benedict Cumberbatch, a very manly Muppet

Tue, Feb 04, 2014
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Cumberbatch and some Sesame Street denizens compare apples to oranges…

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you want a deerstalker signed by Benedict Cumberbatch, don’t you?

Sat, Jan 25, 2014
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It’s for charity, of course.

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