By Jeremy Lucas | Reviews, TV
I knew I had fully ensconced myself in the world of Battlestar Galactica when after I had gone to bed after watching the miniseries, I dreamed about Cylons. And what, it only took some 9 years? Hearing of its love by several writers I respect, Galactica was simply one of those shows I put off
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By Jeremy Lucas | Film, Media, Reviews
“Ambition Seduces. Power Corrupts.” – Tagline for The Ides of March Although a movie, The Ides of March is not about heroes and villains. Although a movie about politics, it doesn’t push a political agenda, although some may argue that it’s implied. Although it concerns itself with scandal, it’s as much about ideals, and values,
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By Jeremy Lucas | Reviews, TV
This is the reaction I had at the end of the Doctor Who Season 6 finale episode, “The Wedding of River Song.” Partly out ironic humor, and partly because I was flabbergasted at an ending that seemed almost like it was going to be like LOST‘s last season, where I would say, ‘Oh, they only
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By Jeremy Lucas | Documentary, Reviews
After the war in Iraq, the last thing people want to know about, or even care about is the War in Afghanistan. Still, it’s going on as we speak, and our men and women are dying there. Restrepo provides an interesting prospective not only on the War in Afghanistan, but also war in general, and
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By Jeremy Lucas | Media, Reviews, TV
Called down from his position of being a poor-mans Simon Cowell on various reality TV shows, CNN has enlisted the help of one Piers Morgan to save its primetime lineup from a deepening ratings hole. Not only that, but Piers would be replacing Mr. CNN himself, Larry King. So, what exactly is the verdict a
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