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We need a “Save Better Off Ted” campaign pronto

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Joel

Last month, I heard about a relatively new show called Better Off Ted on ABC. I forget exactly where I heard about it.  I think someone mentioned it was funny. I didn’t remember much in the way of ABC tv … Continue reading →

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Adventureland (2009)

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Joel

As per Ipe New Year’s Eve tradition, my wife and I ignore all the regular hoopla, and settle in for a nice, personal evening. This NYE, we celebrated it with drinking wine and watching Adventureland, a 2009 film written and … Continue reading →

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The Heartbreak Kid (2007)

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Joel

I was home sick today.  When I wasn’t sleeping and clutching my rebelling internal organs, I watched The Heartbreak Kid on one of those HBO channels that we’re enjoying during our 3-month trial. Man, who knew that bad chicken curry … Continue reading →

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Tropic Thunder (2008)

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Joel

After two long weeks, I finally had an opportunity to pop in the DVD from Netflix, and watch Tropic Thunder, starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr, Jack Black, etc.  So many people have mentioned this as a hilarious, and the … Continue reading →

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Be Kind Rewind (2008)

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Joel

After waiting two weeks, we watched Be Kind Rewind, a movie my wife added to our Netflix queue.  I had heard of the movie’s premise.  A couple of video rental store employees lose the inventory, and recreate each movie using … Continue reading →

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9 phrases women use

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Joel

I got this as a joke email at work yesterday, and I thought I’d share it for fun.  Don’t get offended.  I chuckled at a few, because I got a few of these in the past week.  I’m not easy … Continue reading →

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Star Trek: TNG Reunion on Family Guy

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Joel

Nerdgasm alert.  In the upcoming March 29th 2009 episode of Family Guy, Not All Dogs Go to Heaven, the show will feature the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Lending their voices and likenesses will be Patrick Stewart, Levar … Continue reading →

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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Joel

I finally enjoyed a day off, using a belated Veteran’s Day floating holiday. After finally getting my new license plates and updated vehicle registration, I drove up to NY to hang out with my buddy Doug.  We picked up some sandwiches, … Continue reading →

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My favorite comedians of all time

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Joel

I should be loading the dishwasher, but I thought I’d waste time for a few minutes….. I was watching a PBS special recently called Pioneers of Television. Each episode features the beginnings of various genres (sitcom, variety, etc), with the … Continue reading →

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