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Entertainment Link-Off: Space and Time

kate mara womens fitnessI can’t believe it’s already February! Anyway, it’s a decent weekend at the movies with two critically panned sci-fi flicks that might still be worth checking out. There’s the found footage time travel pic Project Almanac and also the Wachowski’s latest effort Jupiter Ascending. If you’re not into these flicks however, you might want to catch up on the premiere episodes of Fresh Off the Boat. Great new comedy on ABC right now. Kicking off this ELO is Kate Mara. She is looking mighty fit. Definitely looking forward to the release of Fantastic Four this summer.

After the jump, Ryan Reynolds wants to thank the fans for getting the Deadpool project going, Birdman’s original ending took a potshot at a major film franchise, some Chris Pratt/Chris Evans Super Bowl related stuff, Jimmy Fallon revives Saved by the Bell and there is a new meaning to the term ‘sex toy’ all thanks to Lego. Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-Off: At Least The Game Was Good

alessandra-ambrosio-oceandrive15-05It’s been a long week for me IRL and we’re only two days in. I was hoping to write an IndyCar news update for yesterday but I didn’t have any time to do that. I’m lucky I pulled this post together. Maybe I’ll get the IndyCar update tomorrow or Friday. I do have a game review to cover you off one day this week so that should be fun. Remember when I used to do some topical opining at the start of these posts?

Anyway, since it’s Wednesday, that must mean that it’s links time. You might have missed her but fresh off her Super Bowl ad appearance, here’s Alessandra Ambrosio.

You may not know but Albuquerque has one of the highest rates of fatal police shootings in America. So why has no one noticed? (New Yorker)

DJ Esco went to Abu Dhabi to perform at the season ending F1 Grand Prix. His stay included 56 days in jail. This is his story. (The Fader)

Back in 2002, Germany legalized prostitution. Over a decade later, the fallout is still being felt. (The Telegraph)

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Sunday Link-Off: The Big Game

katy-perry-billboard15-03You know, I haven’t really watched the Super Bowl for the last couple of years. If it’s a good game, I’ll watch it but generally I don’t care. Last year, I stopped caring shortly after the safety to open the scoring. And I haven’t watched any football since my Lions were eliminated. Maybe I’m just getting old but I don’t find sports as interesting as I did even just a few years ago.

Anyway, it’s time for the links. Let’s kick things off with the halftime star from the Super Bowl. It’s Katy Perry.

With Mitt Romney pulling out of the Republican nomination race for the 2016 election, the new early favourite is Jeb Bush (The New Yorker)

For a more broad look at the various contenders, the Post put together a look at their life histories. (Washington Post)

Things at Fox News aren’t always sunshine and lollipops. Bill O’Reilly tends not to be happy when his position as top dog is threatened. (Mediaite)

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Entertainment Link-Off: One Less Problem

felicity-jones-film-festivalIt’s the last day of January, and it just so happens to land on a Saturday, so here’s the last ELO of the month! Kicking things off is Felicity Jones. I recently saw The Theory of Everything, which happens to be a fantastic film and all the acting performances were indeed very good. 

After the jump, so notes on Game of Thrones, Jupiter Ascending isn’t really trending upwards, Fantastic Four gets very serious and watch Team Coco tackle Mortal Kombat X! Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-Off: (Not) Snowed In

sarah-stephens-agentprovocateur15-01I don’t know how but my hometown managed to avoid this seemingly apocalyptic snowstorm that hit most of the Eastern US. I’m not complaining since the snowbanks are way too high as it is but we’ve gotten all the rest of the snow this year so why not this too?

So now it’s time to kick off the links. Let’s heat things up from the start with Sarah Stephens.

What is middle-class per the Conservative government? That would be families who earn over $120,000. (Yahoo News)

Speaking of big money and politics, the Republican National Committee could spend nearly one billion dollars to win the White House in 2016. (Politico)

The man who will lead the Greek economy is the same man Valve had leading the Steam Market. (International Business Time)

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Sunday Link-Off: Let’s Get Ready to Rumble

jennifer-lopez-complex15-01A little late but not any links short, it’s time for the Sunday edition of the links. I’ve been busy working IRL and on the blogs yesterday and I didn’t have as much time as I’d like. But for only a few more hours in the day. Star Trek said there were 26-hour days. Can we do that now?

Anyway, no more waiting. Let’s kick off today’s links with Jennifer Lopez.

Another week, another story about the CBC from Canadaland. This time, we learned they stonewalled Edward Snowden’s story. (Canadaland)

The Beer Store claims that it operates on a breakeven basis. Technically, that’s true. But it’s not like the owners aren’t making money hand over fist. (Toronto Star)

Modern technology was supposed to make life better for all of us. In many ways it has. However, the modern world is taking a toll on your brain. (The Guardian)

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Entertainment Link-Off: Four Weeks In

kaya-scodelario-instyle-ukTime sure is zipping by quickly. All of a suddenly, January is fast approaching its end and the second month is just around the corner. Gonna kick off the latest edition of the ELO with Kaya Scodelario. She can be found in The Maze Runner and the upcoming Scorch Trials. Also, it has been reported that she’s been tapped to do the next Pirates of the Carribean flick!

After the jump, Simon Pegg is pulling double duty in Star Trek 3, Spielberg had an interesting take on American Sniper, casting news for X-Men: Apocalypse, the Super Bowl has caused a clash between Captain America and Star Lord, you should be watching The 100 and finally Fall Out Boy is channeling some uptown funk. Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-Off: The State of Every Other Union

shay-mitchell-maxim15-05I know on Sunday that I said that the hardest part of doing a linkdump is coming up with a title but doing these intros isn’t much better. That’s especially true when you have to think of a bunch of links that really have nothing to do with each other. So I just killed a little bit of time by rambling on about that.

So that means we can get to the links. Here’s Canadian actress Shay Mitchell.

Justin Trudeau is ramping up for his first campaign as Liberal leader. Here’s a look at the economic advisory team he’s assembled that will likely prove the key to any success. (MacLean’s)

Fox News is being taken to task. The City of Paris is planning to sue Fox News over statements it made about the city. (CNN)

Printed pornography is dying. The likes of Playboy are being replaced by magazines that push art over just straight titillation. (New York Times)

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Sunday Link-Off: The Unsilent Minority

angie-harmon-artofelysium15-01You know what the hardest part of doing my semi-weekly linkdump is? Coming up with unique titles that summarize the general theme of the links without being overly specific and time-sensitive. It’s harder than it looks when you’ve been doing two linkdumps a week for 6+ years while trying not to repeat titles.

Anyway, it’s time for the links. Let’s go a little off the board and start this post with Angie Harmon.

You either love or hate President Obama. That very well could change when he leave office. (The Atlantic)

Which countries search for porn the most on Google? Six of the top eight porn Googling countries are Muslim states. Makes you think. (Salon)

The Academy Award nominations were announced earlier this week. The problem is that the Academy hasn’t gotten any better with recognizing anyone who isn’t white. (Al Jazeera America)

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Entertainment Link-Off: Onward and Upward!

anna kendrick nylonIt’s Saturday once again, so it’s time for another edition of the Entertainment Link-Off. It’s been a busy week with plenty of big announcements. Anyway, the awards season is well underway and there are plenty of great flicks to check out in cinemas. Let’s start off with Anna Kendrick today. You can catch her in the flick Into the Woods, which is quite good by the way.

After the jump, a look at some Oscar surprises and snubs this year, George Lucas knows nothing about The Force Awakens, Seth Rogen has great taste in movies, Chuck Bartowski returns to TV, The CW is doing pretty well and let’s calculate your chances of finding a soulmate! Continue reading →