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24: A Twist So Unexpected is Coming
Thursday, March 31, 2005 11:04

24 continues to be in the midst of it's best season ever. Believe it or not, things are about to be taken up a notch!

USAToday [from today's edition] reports:

"The folks behind Fox's real-time thriller 24 are crowing that next week's episode contains a twist so unexpected, viewers will hardly believe it.

It may be hard to top the twists in a season that has featured a train crash, the kidnapping of the secretary of defense, a chain-reaction meltdown of nuclear plants and detonation of an electromagnetic pulse bomb. In an effort to help fans process the latest events, Fox is repeating Monday's episode Friday April 8 and Sunday April 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT both nights)

Ok. What will the twist be? Let the speculations begin.

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American Idol - Jessica Sierra Gone
Thursday, March 31, 2005 11:04

The popularity of American Idol continues to grow as we get closer to choosing the ultimate winner. Last night Jessica Sierra was voted off. Although Randy, Paula and Simon felt that others should have gone before Jessica, I felt it was her time to go.

My personal favorite is still Scott Savol. I was impressed with Savol's singing from his first audition and am thrilled that he's lasted this long. I doubt he'll be the next American Idol, but hey, one can hope.

I'm very surprised that Nadia Turner has been in the bottom three a couple of times. She may not be the best singer, but I could see her winning the whole thing. Even if she doesn't, she's got a bright future.

Who do I think will win?

I'm glad you asked. Most likely it will be Carrie Underwood. I think that even if she were voted out next week, she would get a recording contract and do real well.

Who do I think will be voted off next?

Unless he blows the roof off with his next performance, my guess would be Anwar Robinson. [Nadia could be in danger as well since she has been in the bottom three twice.]

Anyone I'd like to see go?

I don't like to wish anyone bad luck, but Constantine has become somewhat irritating... but he probably has a strong fan base with teenage girls.

Still, one never knows how America will vote... that is until we tune in next Wednesday.

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Johnnie Cochran
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 12:38 PM

Johnnie Cochran, the attorney, best known for successfully defending O.J. Simpson against double-murder charges, died yesterday at the age of 67.

Already a well-known attorney when he took on the Simpson case, Cochran became perhaps the best known lawyer in the world after the "not guilty" verdict came in.

Cochran also became a part of pop culture, inspiring parodies of himself on shows from "Seinfield" to "South Park" to "Saturday Night Live." Cochran's line, "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit" became a catch phrase throughout the country. And to his credit Cochran took it all in stride.

I imagine that Cochran was able to laugh along with everyone because he was confident in his abilities as an attorney. Many people forget that in addition to his involvement in the Simpson case, Cochran also successfully defended James Brown, Todd Bridges [attempted murder], Tupac, Snoop Dog and many others.

I imagine that some folks aren't going to mourn Cochran's passing due to their anger over the Simpson verdict. And while that's their right, I believe that their anger is misdirected. If people want to be angry about the Simpson case, then look to OJ Simpson, or the jury or even the prosecution. To be angry with Johnnie Cochran because he was able to win what should have been an unwinable case, that's just silly.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Johnnie Cochran.

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Hellboy: A Change is Coming
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:43 AM

Mike Mignola's Hellboy is back in June with a new two-issue mini series called "The Island," which will be written and drawn by Mike.

Mignola says, ""This story is very odd in that it's very much the end of the first chapter of Hellboy's life... this is kind of transitioning Hellboy from one kind of character to another kind of character...."

It's interesting and commendable that Mike wants to move on with Hellboy. So many people would be satisfied to keep on putting out the same types of stories.

Why "fix" something that ain't broke? And Hellboy definitely isn't broken. What with a new movie in the works... video games on the drawing board... new prose stories coming out...

It would have been real easy for Mike Mignola to sit back and rest on his laurels. I'm glad he's not and plan to follow along to where ever he wants to take Hellboy. If you think that you're up for the journey, then you might want to check out the full report.

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Sin City Soundtrack
Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:34 PM

Maybe we ought to just call this the SIN CITY ZONE. I know that I've been posting a LOT about the movie which opens this Friday... but c'mon, how often does something come along that's as cool as SIN CITY?

The Sin City cd score is now available.

Guess what? I love it. I'll bet you're shocked.

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Free Sneak Peek: Sin City DVD
Monday, March 28, 2005 9:40 AM

Let the countdown begin!

Sin City opens this Friday, and I can't remember the last time I was so stoked to see a movie.

Tomorrow, Best Buy will have a sneak peek dvd with clips from Sin City free with any "entertainment software" purchase. It'll probably just contain clips that have already been seen on the internet... but maybe, just maybe, it'll have some cool stuff that we've yet to see. I know that I'm going by in the morning to try and snag a copy.

If you need something to satisfy your Sin City addiction now, then click HERE or HERE to read new interviews with Robert Rodriguez and various cast members.

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24: A Twist So
Unexpected is Coming
 
American Idol:
Jessica Sierra Gone
 
Johnnie
Cochran
 
Hellboy:
A Change is Coming
 
Sin City
Soundtrack
 
Free Sneak Peek
Sin City DVD
 
Mr. T Gets His
Own Comic Book
 
Mikalah
Gordon
 
Either Way,
A Very Good Actor

Frank Miller's
Ultimate Experience

Don't Come Calling
on Tuesday

Diesel Pacifies
w/ 2 Projects

Hootie...
Your Way

Even More...
Sin City Coolness

The Truce Has Ended...
More Sin City Coolness

Debra Hill
Died Today

MegaCon
Report

More Sin City
Goodness

MegaCon

Desperado - Talented Folks & Exciting Projects

Every Time
I Talk to Liston

Sin City Website
Goes L I V E

Steve Niles is Talking
30 Days of Night

Is This the Next
Pulp Fiction?

New War of the Worlds
Teaser Kicks Butt

More Sin City
Coolness

What's New
With Newell?

Love It or Hate It
I Think It's Cool

Christopher Mill's
Atomic Pulp

Groban and Botti:
L I V E

Sin City: The Making
of the Movie!

Who Is
On First?

The [Not So]
Fantastic Four

Dishonest but
Not Stupid

Do You Like
Monsters, Kid?

3 * 2 *
View

Spies, Vixens and
Masters of Kung Fu!

Jack is
Back!

Sin City Character
Posters

2004:
A Last Look

Anyone Going to
SAHARA?

Sin City Trailer
[in Quicktime]

Cinderella Man -
Bad Title, Good Movie

Hostage -
Two Great Rides?

The Trombone
Dancer

RIP;
Reggie White

AC @
FX
 
Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays

Are You
Stressed?

Travolta:
Be Cool
 
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