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Blog Entries by Jackie K. Cooper from 01/2012

War Horse Retains the Spielberg Magic

| Posted 01.03.2012

Stephen Spielberg works his magic one more time in a beautifully crafted movie titled War Horse. This tale of a horse and its experiences during World War I make for an emotional journey and also a rewarding one.

Shameless Is a Car Wreck

| Posted 01.04.2012

Once you watch an episode of Shameless you will swear you aren't going to watch any more, but then there you are -- following each and every episode. It is addictive; once it grabs you, it won't let go.

House of Lies/Californication Go for the Shock!

| Posted 01.09.2012

Both of these shows would be better if their creators didn't seem so obsessed with trying to shock the viewing audience. Like House of Lies, Californication needs more emphasis on story and less on the sex lives of its characters.

Two of Cable's Best Return This Week

| Posted 01.10.2012

wo of the best shows on cable return this week. They are White Collar and Royal Pains. Both shows have built a loyal fan base over the years, and each show has shown improvement year after year.

The Hunter Is Another Winner for Lescroart

| Posted 01.23.2012

We only get one Lescroart novel a year, and when it arrives it is a cause for excitement. I usually prefer the books about Dismas Hardy but this one on Hunt is one of Lescroart's best. He manages to make it his most complex and emotional story to date.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: Another Disappointment

| Posted 01.24.2012

With all the star power this movie had going for it, its lack of entertainment value is shocking. It coulda, shoulda, ought to have been much better. It is a pity that it isn't.

A Smile As Big As the Moon Is a True Story That Inspires

| Posted 01.26.2012

Hallmark Hall of Fame is consistently offering inspirational and dramatic movies that feed our minds and touch our souls. Make sure you don't miss a single one of their offerings -- especially A Smile As Big As the Moon.

'Man on a Ledge' Is Pure Entertainment and Aren't We Ready For That

| Posted 01.31.2012

After the bombardment of "artistic" movies we have seen in the past month or so it is nice to have a movie that just simply entertains. That is exactly what Man on a Ledge does, and does it with success.