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schmoesknow The Schmoes Know Movie Show: The Top 5 Movies Based on Real Events

Who are the Schmoes, and what exactly do they know?

The Schmoes are a couple of regular guys, Kristian Harloff and Mark Ellis, who–like you–are the people for whom movies are made. They know movies, and will give you the straight scoop about ‘em.  Each week, we’re posting brand new video from the Schmoes that’ll give their take on the new releases.

Ben Affleck’s Argo is actually based on… Continue reading The Schmoes Know Movie Show: The Top 5 Movies Based on Real Events

US governors ditching glitzy inaugural events

In better days, newly elected governors were welcomed into office with star-studded galas and serenades by rock bands. But with many now facing … Continue reading US governors ditching glitzy inaugural events

Though Lee De Wyze was declared the winner of American Idol on Wednesday and it was clear that the defeated candidate in the finale Crystal Bowersox was no less gifted a singer, but some other happenings in the event stole away the limelight from them.
First, it was surprising and shocking that the departing judge [...] Continue reading Side events in American Idol stole limelight from the winner

v20352 260x195 Late March NYC Jewish culture events (with much thanks to Ruth Kaufman)

A list of Jewish events in NYC the last week of March 2010.

More March NYC Jewish culture events

b25781 260x195 More March NYC Jewish culture events

Another chance to see the film "A Matter of Size", discussion on the concept and feeling of "home", and "Jews and Spain" (worth checking out, especially if you missed December's symposium & music festival).

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