Tag Archives: United States

Religion & Politics: Benjamin E. Zeller- ‘The Cult of Trump? What Cult Rhetoric Actually Reveals’

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Fred Schneider

“In August, Anthony Scaramucci—the former White House director of communications turned Trump critic—called for the political left to approach the Trump administration the way that concerned individuals would approach a cult. “When you’re trying to deprogram people from a cult, … Continue reading →

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The Dick Cavett Show: ‘The Best of Carl Reiner Guest Hosting’

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Erik Schneider

“With comedy legend Carl Reiner passing this week here’s a compilation of best moments from when he guest hosted the show back in 1971!” From The Dick Cavett Show I gotta be honest (not for a change) that I was underwhelmed … Continue reading →

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Politics and Prose: Sarah Huritz- Interviewing Meredith Fineman: ‘Brag Better’

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Kire Schneider

“Do you do a lot of hard work that goes unnoticed? Do you find it difficult to talk about yourself and your accomplishments? If speaking up for yourself and those around you makes you nervous, you are not alone. Professional … Continue reading →

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Ask Phillip Williams: Larry Garfield- Other People’s Money (1991) ‘Failure to Innovate, Obsolescence’

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Rik Schneider

“Larry the Liquidator discusses how to kill a company.” From Ask Phillip Williams Larry Garfield (played by Danny DeVito) is right about one thing in this speech (and that might be the only thing) which is when you stop innovating and … Continue reading →

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TCM: The Candidate (1972) Natalie Wood’s Cameo

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Ederik Schneider

“After winning the California Democratic primary, U.S. Senate candidate McKay (Robert Redford, who recruited his friend and former co-star for this appearance) meets Natalie Wood, his wife (Karen Carlson) and campaign manager (Peter Boyle) in tow, in Michael Ritchie’s The … Continue reading →

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METV: ‘Can you tell the difference between Alfred Hitchcock and Rod Serling?’

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Derik Schneider

“Rod Serling and Alfred Hitchcock are both giants in the entertainment industry, especially among horror and sci-fi fans. They both were excellent at what they did, both clashed with censors who sought to constrain their work and both set examples … Continue reading →

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Real Time With Bill Maher: ‘Monologue: Live Free or Die Hard’

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Fred Schneider

“Bill recaps the top stories of the week, including President Trump’s underwhelming Tulsa rally and Joe Biden’s strong lead in the polls.” From Real Time With Bill Maher Whether the Tulsa Arena seats 15,000, or 19,000 for any other POTUS (that’s … Continue reading →

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Willy Beable: Diana Dors Documentary

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Erik Schneider

“Short documentary profiling the life of British ‘Blonde Bombshell’ Diana Dors, who died of cancer in 1984.” From Willy Beable English Muffin Diana Dors (as I call her) got tagged as the British Marilyn Monroe and the latest Hollywood Blonde Bombshell … Continue reading →

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Deep Hauz: George Carlin- ‘Racism’

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Kire Schneider

“About 15 years ago, George Carlin gave us a list of trigger words that today would send SJW’s to their safe spaces with their pizza parties.” From Deep Hauz I guess I agree George Carlin that it’s not the words themselves … Continue reading →

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CNN: Veronica Stacqualursi- ‘Former GOP Candidate Carly Fiorina Says She’s Vote For Joe Biden’

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Rik Schneider

“Washington (CNN)Former 2016 Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina says she’ll support Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, calling the presumptive Democratic standard-bearer a person of “humility” and “character.” “I’ve been very clear that I can’t support … Continue reading →

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