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Blog Entries by John Farr from 02/2011

For Valentine's Day, Ten Movies Sure To Inspire Romance

| Posted 02.10.2011
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Those wanting to get closer to that more traditional and comforting take on the eternal "boy meets girl" predicament need only look back and revisit the great film romances of the past, movies that reflect those long-vanished ideals.

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In a Mostly Caucasian Oscar Year, a Tribute to Sidney Poitier

| Posted 02.22.2011
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There are some celebrities who, by virtue of what they represent and contribute beyond their talent, become something more than simply what their chosen profession would indicate.

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Anatomy of Oscar: Nothing Gels, and No Surprises

| Posted 02.28.2011
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The show tried too hard to be topical, cute and tongue-in-cheek, and though it offered scattered moments of freshness at the start, it soon curdled.

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