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In theaters This is the week that the much-praised and locally anticipated The Kids Are All Right makes it into town (Fine Arts and the Carolina)—along with less enticing titles Dinner for Schmucks, Charlie St. Cloud and, gods save us, Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. I suppose this is what is known as “something for everyone.” Whether or not that’s a good thing is a separate issue altogether. Personally, the only of these films that actually intrigues me is The Kids Are All Right, which, despite the spelling, appears to have some sort of connection to the Who song “The Kids Are Alright,” though I’ve yet to determine if the song itself is used in the movie. Considering the plot, the phrase, “I don’t mind other guys dancing with my girl,” will take on a whole new meaning in this context. The story concerns a lesbian couple (Annette Bening and Julianne Moore) whose teenage children (Josh Hutcherson and Mia Wasikowska) track down their sperm-donor father (Mark Ruffalo)—with unpredictable results. Some of this is comical and some of it is not so funny. There’s no denying, however, that the film comes with a Rotten Tomatoes level of ... [more..]

Starcraft 2 Midnight Release Date Today 27th of July, 2010. The StarCraft 2 midnight release will be hosted by GAME's Oxford Street branch in London tonight. As well as FINALLY getting your hands on Blizzard's super-RTS, those heading down to the event will also get the chance to meet Starcraft II lead software engineer, Carl Chimes - who we hear is lovely. The event will kick off at 10:30pm and Starcraft II will be on sale starting from midnight. You can be sure there will be some fun things happening beforehand, though. Eager Starcraft II fans will also have the privilege of being the the first to get the Collector's Edition, which is truly an honour. If you're still on the fence about Starcraft II, check out the impressive cinematic trailer. Reviews will be arriving after release. After twelve years of waiting hardcore fans of the military science fiction real-time strategy video game Starcraft will finally be able to get their hands on a copy of its sequel Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty. You’ll have the chance to meet the staff and developers at this StarCraft 2 midnight launch and grovel at their feet. Here’s WHEN and, most ... [more..]

KEY LARGO — Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall are among the hostages held by a gangster (Edward G. Robinson) who takes over a hotel during a tropical storm in this taut 1948 thriller from director John Huston. (6:15 p.m., TCM) AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS — A salute to the Badger State features videos submitted from or taking place in Wisconsin. A determined dog tears apart a child's Halloween costume — while the kid is still wearing it. A firefighter pulls a prank on a colleague. A fake rat in a kitchen cabinet provokes a major reaction. A woman says goofy things after a trip to the dentist that included the use of laughing gas. Tom Bergeron is host. (8 p.m., ABC) PERSONS UNKNOWN — Joe (Jason Wiles) tells Janet (Daisy Betts) everything he knows about the kidnappers and their organization, putting himself in a vulnerable position and leading Blackham and Erika (Sean O'Bryan and Kandyse McClure) to see him as a possible part of their escape plan. Kate, Renbe and Stefano (Lola Glaudini, Gerald Kyd and Victor Alfieri) think Joe holds the key to finding Janet and Tori (Kate Lang Johnson). (8 p.m., NBC) BLACK ORPHEUS — Death follows a ... [more..]

The Senate has advanced the unemployment extension bill today after a vote of 60-40.  All Democrats, excepting Ben Nelson of Nebraska voted in favor of the bill, along with two Republican senators. Votes were read aloud, and when the clerk reached newly appointed Sen. Carte Goodwin “aye” vote applause came from the Democrats in the building. Now the unemployment cover extension bill has been passed for another Senate vote that is also expected for today. This is a bill millions of Americans have been waiting for, and we here at TPI have been documenting the state of the bill that has been delayed for a long time by the GOP. Thanks to this bill, the federal unemployment benefit program will be extended through the end of November, maintaining the four federal tiers and federal support of the two tiers of the Extended Benefits program for a total of up to 99 weeks in hardest-hit states. This bill will be retroactive to June 2 when the unemployment cover program expired. Democrats are looking to pass the bill quickly for it to be then signed by President Barack Obama. Related posts:Senate Vote on 30-Day Unemployment Extension Unemployment Extension June 29 2010 Unemployment Extension 2010: 30-day Extension Moves Forward? Senate Vote ... [more..]

Last night, July 18, saw the pay-per-view Money in the Bank 2010 event from WWE and many of you will be wanting to know the results. These evenings are always pure entertainment and usually throw up a few surprise defeats and wins so let’s take a look at what happened.The RAW Money in the Bank Ladder Match was won by The Miz, now that one definitely surprised me. The Miz threw off challenges by Randy Orton, John Morrison, Mark Henry, Evan Bourne, Ted DiBiase, Chris Jericho and Edge and will now get a chance for the championship, according to Techie Buzz.We also saw the Smackdown Money in the Bank Ladder Match and there was another major surprise, at least where I was concerned when Kane beat The Big Show, Matt Hardy, Christian, Kofi Kingston, “Dashing” Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre and Dolph Ziggler. That meant Kane earned the right to a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship.Alicia Fox beat Eve Torres in a Divas Championship Match while in the WWE Women’s Championship Layla beat Kelly Kelly. In the WWE Unified Tag Team Championship Match, it was the Hart Dynasty along with Natalya who took the victory from The Usos ... [more..]

Watch this: Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander star as a detective and a medical examiner who solve crimes in the new series “Rizzoli & Isles,” on Monday at 10 p.m. on TNT. The series is set in Boston, but don’t get excited. It clearly isn’t filmed here. Today July 11 TV loves a quirky crime solver. Matt Passmore stars as homicide detective Jim Longworth in A & E’s “The Glades,” premiering at 10 p.m. In the pilot, Longworth investigates a dead woman found in the Florida swamps and simultaneously tries to keep his golf game going. For Miley Cyrus, it’s all about the climb, and she’s climbing her way out of being a tween sensation. “Hannah Montana” kicks off its final season at 8 p.m. on the Disney Channel. Angus T. Jones, Jake on “Two and a Half Men,” guests. Tomorrow July 12 Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) is back for a sixth season of TNT’s “The Closer,” at 9 p.m. Brenda and her team investigate a man who was murdered while stargazing. Kickass Cupcakes of Somerville is featured in the series premiere of “Kid in a Candy Store,” at 8 p.m. on The Food Network. Adam Gertler, runner-up on “The Next Food Network ... [more..]

SATIRE ? July 12th brings the final RAW before the Money In The Bank pay per view.  Who will replace R-Truth in the RAW ladder match?  What impact will Nexus have tonight?  What in the world is Florence Henderson doing hosting RAW?  Will John Cena survive the handicap match?  Let’s find out. Remember, this is part recap, part humor.John Cena said last week that he intends to take ach member of the Nexus down.  Could you imagine how long and drawn out it would be if he means individually?  Seven different matches?  Would he start with Michael Tarver, arguably the lowest member on the totem pole?  Or would he go right for Wade Barrett to start, getting rid of the tough one at the beginning?Will tonight's 7-on-1 handicap match count?  I wouldn't think so.  If so, I question Cena's resolve.Well I guess John Cena taking out Darren Young last week, leaving him injured for tonight's program and unable to compete, means it's now a 6-on-1, so I guess that might count as taking them on one by one.How much easier would John Cena's job be in taking out Nexus if they really couldn't see him.  And if John Cena wants to ... [more..]