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Shouts From the Back Row – Episode 262 – The Films of Steven Spielberg
Shouts From the Back Row returns to tackle one of the giants of cinema: Steven Spielberg. What can you possible say about someone whose career is so interwoven with the very fabric of today’s cinematic landscape? Find out as Gill, … Continue reading
Before They Were Stars: Julianne Moore in “The Hand That Rocks The Cradle”
We’ve covered Julianne Moore’s early work (especially on soap operas) pretty extensively on The Back Row, but Moore was so prolific when she was a burgeoning that it seems like there is no limit to the amount of “Before They … Continue reading
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Last Link of the Day: Steve Martin’s Olympic Diving Finals
If the Olympics were more like this, I’d tune in.
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Before They Were Stars: 15-Year Old Michael Phelps is Interviewed on WJZ-TV Baltimore
Before he was the most decorated Olympic athelete of all time, Michael Phelps was just a kid who loved swimming and wanted nothing more than to “get faster.” With the Olympics in full swing, reddit user “stevethenewsguy” decided to dig … Continue reading
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What the Quimp?! – Episode 8 – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
We’ve been away for a while, but at long last, What the Quimp?! is back with a brand new episode! On this show, Magill, Sarah, and Becky discuss the Buffyverse – the brainchild of the man behind some of Marvel’s … Continue reading
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Into the Woods
A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of James’ sister who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is … Continue reading
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Shouts From the Back Row – Episode 261 – Stranger Things
One part Steven Spielberg, one part Stephen King, one part John Carpenter, with a dash of Wes Craven, Stranger Things is a love letter to the movies of the 1980’s and Netflix’s new series lit up the internet when it … Continue reading
Twist and Split
Though Kevin has evidenced 23 personalities to his trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher, there remains one still submerged who is set to materialize and dominate all the others. Compelled to abduct three teenage girls led by the willful, observant Casey, Kevin … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on Star Trek: Voyager
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8COSRIA3t4 The Rock had established himself as a wrestler by the time the year 2000 arrived, but he had yet to break into the world of professional acting. Before his extended cameo at the beginning of The Mummy Returns helped … Continue reading
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Shouts From the Back Row – Episode 260 – Ghostbusters
After countless online arguments, months of advertising and discussion, the Ghostbusters reboot is finally here – and we’re going to review it! On this episode, Gill, Robin, and TK look at the entire Ghostbusters franchise, from the movies and cartoons … Continue reading