Torque film review mocks action clichés with self aware humor
The review lauds Torque for its over the top pacing and self referential wit. It notes ties to The Fast and the Furious and xXx while delivering stunt heavy chases and train set pieces that provoke awe and laughter. Cary Ford drives through a desert pursuit as the plot meanders back to a hometown return.
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Martin Henderson
Trey
Ice Cube
California
Cary
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Shane
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Movie lineup includes Polly Peters season preview
This week’s listings show Along Came Polly, Teacher’s Pet, Torque, The Butterfly Effect, Win a Date with Ted Hamilton, Dirt, and Mindhunters as the newest releases.
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Dirt
Mindhunters
This Week's Film Releases Include Freddy vs Jason
The schedule lists horror clash Freddy vs Jason and action titles Johnny English Lucia Lucia and Once Upon a Time in Mexico alongside thrillers Swimming Pool Cabin Fever Manic and Coming Tuesday.
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Nielsen Top 10 TV Ratings Hourly Snapshot
Nielsen lists top programs with viewers for a week including one time only presentations. CSI leads at 27.5 million on CBS followed by NFC Playoff Postgame on Fox and AFC Divisional Playoff Tennessee at New England on CBS with 25.9 million.
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Fox
Tennessee
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NBC
Miami
Popular Diets and Thrillers List Messy Entries
A reader compiled a mixed list of books with several garbled titles and author names. The items include The South Beach Diet by Arthur Agatston, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, The Ultimate Weight Solution Food Guide by Phil McGraw, The King of Torts by John Grisham, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom, Angels & Demons by Dan Brown, Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution by Robert C Atkins, and Digital Fortress by Dan Brown.
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South Beach
Arthur Agatston
Dan Brown
Norawberts
Phillip C. McGraw
John Grisham
Heaven
Mitch Album
Dr. Atkins
Robert C. Atkins
Digital Fortress
Along Came Polly review a barrage of gross-out gags
A quick take on the Ben Stiller Jennifer Aniston comedy. Stiller plays Reuben Feffer a cautious risk assessor who falls for Polly after his honeymoon is interrupted by his bride's infidelity. The film relies on crude gags and scatological humor with limited success.
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Reuben Feffer
Reuben
Jennifer Aniston
Debra Messing
Hank Azaria
Polly Prince
Reuben Fetter
John Hamburg
SAG nominations spotlight The Station Agent and Mystic River
Los Angeles reports Screen Actors Guild nominations include three each for Mystic River and The Station Agent with best ensemble cast. Patricia Clarkson earns supporting and lead actress bids for Pieces of Complete nomination and The Station Agent. Peter Dinklage lands a lead actor nomination for The Station Agent as a misanthropic dwarf who seeks connection. The 10th annual ceremony is set for February 22 in Los Angeles, and SAG noms precede the Academy Awards on January 27.
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Friends cast prepares finale
In Burbank the Friends ensemble discusses the end of the NBC sitcom as creators cite The Mary Tyler Moore Show as a gold standard. Cast members express mixed feelings about filming wrap and tease potential future projects while denying a reunion movie.
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Marta Kauffman
Larry Sanders
Newhart
Mary Tyler Moore
David Crane
Kevin Bright
Warner
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Matt LeBlanc
Joey Tribbiani
NBC
Joey
Aniston
Weekend To Do List and Local Events Mix
Weekend guide highlights events across town. Antique Symposium at Solomon's Porch Coffeehouse features Matt Brandy and downtown treasures. Monopoly tournament at Aiker County Public Library on Saturday. List includes flower show at Aiken Mall and Sen. Lieberman campaign stop at Newberry Hall on Sunday.
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