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Posted on Jun 13, 2007Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Potentially working as an extra on Indiana Jones 4 later this month has me thinking about my two previous experiences in that capacity. The first was Fever Pitch, the 2005 film starring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. Several scenes were shot in Fenway Park, a small section of which Boston Casting filled with paid extras….

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Rock of Ages

Posted on Apr 26, 2007Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Reuters reports that geologists have found a naturally-occurring mineral matching the composition of the fictional kryptonite, as defined by its museum placard in Superman Returns. The authentic substance will, unfortunately, be known by the name "jadarite". Scientific developments often imitates art, primarily when it comes to science fiction, as detailed in books such as I'm…

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Here In My Car

Posted on Apr 16, 2007Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Now that I've reviewed my first two films of the year, let me tell you where I saw them: the drive-in. I'd been to such a theater only twice before: with my best friend and his parents in 1990 to see Die Hard 2 and Days of Thunder; and six years later, on a date,…

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The red wire! Cut the red one!

Posted on Feb 22, 2007Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

I'm an audio/video snob; among my minimum standards are that movies be widescreen and in at least 5.1 surround sound. I insist on having the theatrical experience the directors intended for me. But I'm also a tightwad who doesn't believe effective presentation should be the exclusive domain of monstrous cables. I'm satisfied with my six-year-old…

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The Rock Who Came in from the Cold

Posted on Jan 9, 2007Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Perhaps it's old news, but I just recently learned from Game Informer's review of 2006 that Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run has been cancelled. This film, once to be directed by John Woo, would star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Supposedly the film was cancelled due to its video game counterpart, to which Mr. The Rock…

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Shaken, Not Stirred

Posted on Jan 6, 2007Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

With the exception of pop-ups, the Internet affords you more control over your exposure to advertising than standard television does. Has there ever existed a better example of why you would choose to watch a commercial than this series: Will It Blend? If you've ever wanted to see an iPod, whole oysters, a golf club,…

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Borderline

Posted on Dec 22, 2006Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

I was at Borders the other day, but not doing Christmas shopping — that I finished in July. No, I was instead indulging in some sort of credit I'd earned from their Borders Rewards spyware card that I prefer using at my former workplace, Waldenbooks. I'd also earned a coupon for 40% off any DVD…

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Call for Podcasts

Posted on Dec 16, 2006Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

This morning, I accepted the role of Tom, Dick, or Harry (I don't know which) in a production of Kiss Me, Kate, being performed this March by the Weston Friendly Society. Since Weston is about 48 minutes east-northeast of my current whereabouts, and rehearsals are three times a week for almost three months, I'm going…

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