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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Times Co. Town (‘Ray Donovan’ Edition)
Showtime’s new series Ray Donovan premieres this Sunday, and the Times-Industrial Complex renders a split decision on the crime drama. Start with the mothership. Here’s New York Times critic Alessandra Stanley’s take on the show. Family Ties, Boston Style, … Continue reading
Supreme Difference Between The Local Dailies
As you would expect, both Boston dailies today report on yesterday’s Supreme Court DOMA hoedown. Boston Herald: A boost for gay marriage: Justices question US law WASHINGTON — Concluding two days of intense debate, the Supreme Court signaled Wednesday it … Continue reading
Good Bucks Hunting: Damon, Affleck To Host Warren Fundraiser
Boston movie broducers Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are reuniting to host a fundraiser for likely Democratic Senate nominee Elizabeth Warren. From BuzzFeed: Right – don’t forget Boston homeboy John Krasinski of The Office fame. Think Scott Brown (R-I Don’t Need … Continue reading
Defining Heroism Down
From Friday’s Boston Globe: Mixed feelings as Hub heroes explore movie on its villain Bulger’s portrayal may be challenge for Damon, Affleck Ben Affleck and Matt Damon grew up in the Boston area, then went on to star in and … Continue reading
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“Town” & Letdown
Ben Affleck’s new flick “The Town” has debuted to boffo box office and boffo reviews. The Wall Street Journal loved it, the Boston Phoenix lionized it, and in the Boston Globe Dennis Lehane defended it. The Missus and I, not … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Affleck, Boston Globe, Boston Phoenix, Dennis Lehane, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, The Town, Wall Street Journal
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