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SNL Spoofs "Corner Boys" in Current Day Brooklyn

By Dennis Velasco • January 19, 2015

This past week, Kevin Hart hosted SNL and was part of one of the better sketches seen in some time. In it, Hart, Jay Pharaoh, and Keenan Thompson play "corner boys" (drug dealers) in current...

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Three Reasons to Binge-Watch 'The Fall'

By Tyler Birss • January 19, 2015

The Fall is an 11-episode crime drama that showcases its two leads in exceptional form. Gillian Anderson, a star of the classic series, The X-Files , plays a senior police officer in pursuit of Jamie...

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'Constantine' Review: The Saint of Last Resorts, Part 2

By Lenny Burnham • January 19, 2015

This week, Constantine delivered an entertaining, effective hour of action that didn't lag with "The Saint of Last Resorts, Part 2." The characters are, if not more three-dimensional, at least fun to watch. While John...

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'The McCarthys' Review: Hall of Fame

By Lenny Burnham • January 16, 2015

The McCarthys has always been fun, but lately it's really hit its stride with a run of excellent episodes (knock on wood). "Hall of Fame" brings us yet another emotional episode that's funny throughout and...

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Brett Gelman Special Premieres on Adult Swim

By Aaron Lanton • January 16, 2015

Join Brett Gelman (Dinner With Friends With Brett Gelman and Friends) for his new special Dinner With Family With Brett Gelman And Brett Gelman's Family. Helping him out are legendary actors Tony Roberts (Annie Hall,...

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Five Reasons to Rewatch Season 1 of True Detective

By Tyler Birss • January 12, 2015

Season 1 of True Detective was a piece of television wizardry. Creator Nic Pizzolatto crafted a profoundly grim story that immediately developed a cult following. With Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson shining in rare television...

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'The Missing' Review: 'Till Death' Lacks Closure, Satisfaction

By Tyler Birss • January 12, 2015

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'The McCarthys' Review: Sister Act

By Lenny Burnham • January 09, 2015

This week's episode of The McCarthys was about Marjorie's overly competitive sister visiting. As soon as I saw that description, I hoped the sister would be played by Jane Kaczmarek and, guys, she totally was....

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