Tag Archives: Mark Wahlberg

The Atlantic Says Bay State (Hearts) Charlie Baker

Snow kidding: The current issue of The Atlantic features this piece by Molly Ball. The Bluest Republican Why staunchly Democratic Massachusetts loves its new GOP governor “Mark Wahlberg is asking me for a pardon?,” Charlie Baker said as he folded … Continue reading

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Jimmy Faillon – Sorry, Fallon – Gives Murky Mark a Free Pass

Marked Mark Wahlberg, who has to be wishing he never sought a pardon for his entirely racist past, turned up on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night to promote his new movie, The Gambler. And hit the jackpot – … Continue reading

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When a Nation Forgets Its Own Clichés . . .

. . . well, that’s just sad. The hardworking staff has plied the differently clichéd beat for quite some time now, but this week we had our first twofer: A pair of mangled phrases in the course of one day. Begin with this piece from … Continue reading

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‘Breaking Boston’ Breaks Bad in Boston Globe, Better in NYT

Breaking news: The Boston Globe’s redoubtable Matthew Gilbert seems to be back on the TV beat after a brief fling with his Bookish column. And just in time to render judgment on the new A&E series Breaking Boston. Big moments … Continue reading

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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

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