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Subject:CINEMA #264 - "All This And World War II, Too!"

Welcome to another edition of Subject:CINEMA!

This week, we go back to World War II in films as we salute those who were involved as we approach the 59th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor in "All This And World War II, Too!"

 

 

Plus - the latest entertainment news, the Bonehead Of The Week, the beginning of Awards Season with coverage of the Gotham Awards and the years' best from the National Board of Review as well as the nominations for the Spirit Awards, the Satellite Awards, and the PGA's Documentary awards,; a Subject:CINEMA calendar update, tributes to three we lost this week, and our review of "ALL GOOD THINGS"!

Watch for some MAJOR changes coming to the websites in December!

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Don't Miss the most exciting and fun awards show of the season - The Sixth Annual Poppies And Rosies Awards - coming December 31, 2010 at 9 PM Eastern!

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 Check out TC's brand new music site, The Kirkham Report ! After over 30 years of being involved in the music, TC finally brings his expert opinon (!?) back to the web! Loads of commentary, and the weekly TKR Top 50. Check it out today at http://thekirkhamreport.com !

If you're a Dancing With The Stars fan, check out PNR's latest podcast, Mirrorball Mayhem! Each week, TC and Kim bring to DWTS coverage the same irreverent humor that they've honed for almost four years on Subject:CINEMA. Check it out every Tuesday night, approximately one hour after the results show at http://mirrorballmayhem.com !

If it's more of Kim you want, then Platinum Roses' Garden is the place to go! Finally back from her three month hiatus, Kim is back with more observations on the world, her popular indepth coverage of the CW series Supernatural, and more!  Check it out today at http://platinumrosesgarden.com !

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Subject:CINEMA #247 - "2010 Fall Movie Preview!"

Subject:CINEMA brings you it's annual Fall Movie Preview!

Plus - a first-ever mix of entertainment news and Boneheads,  e-mail, and a few more little trivia bits and pieces...a little longer than usual, but then again, you guys knew that...our preview specials are ALWAYS a little bit over...heh heh heh...

Stop by tomorrow for what is likely to be a completely new set of notes...gonna be amending the way I do notes on this site from this point on...

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If you're a Dancing With The Stars fan, check out PNR's latest podcast, Mirrorball Mayhem! Each week, TC and Kim bring to DWTS coverage the same irreverent humor that they've honed for almost four years on Subject:CINEMA. Check it out every Tuesday night, approximately one hour after the results show at http://mirrorballmayhem.com !

If it's more of Kim you want, then Platinum Roses' Garden is the place to go! Finally back from her three month hiatus, Kim is back with more observations on the world, her popular indepth coverage of the CW series Supernatural, and more!  Check it out today at http://platinumrosesgarden.com !

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Subject:CINEMA #245 - "Hero Heat IV - Mach Go! GO! GO!"

Our annual HERO HEAT series continues! This week, we head across the pond to Japan to discover Speed Racer and friends in MACH GO! GO! GO!

Plus - our Bonehead Of The Week, entertainment news, a Rising Star Update, e-mail, and Kim's review of PIRANHA 3D!

Don't forget to stop by our main websites on Popcorn N Roses and Subject:CINEMA for a few little show note bonuses...

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 Check out TC's brand new music site, The Kirkham Report ! After over 30 years of being involved in the music, TC finally brings his expert opinon (!?) back to the web! Loads of commentary, and the weekly TKR Top 50. Check it out today at http://thekirkhamreport.com !

If you're a Dancing With The Stars fan, check out PNR's latest podcast, Mirrorball Mayhem! Each week, TC and Kim bring to DWTS coverage the same irreverent humor that they've honed for almost four years on Subject:CINEMA. Check it out every Tuesday night, approximately one hour after the results show at http://mirrorballmayhem.com !

If it's more of Kim you want, then Platinum Roses' Garden is the place to go! Finally back from her three month hiatus, Kim is back with more observations on the world, her popular indepth coverage of the CW series Supernatural, and more!  Check it out today at http://platinumrosesgarden.com !

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Subject:CINEMA #241 - "HERO HEAT IV - The Reid Family Legacy!"

This week, it's time to begin our annual HERO HEAT series, with heroes of all shapes and sizes! We kick this year's shows off with a look at the legacy of the Reid Family - The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet!

Also,This week's entertainment news, a Mirrorball Mayhem update, our Bonehead Of The Week, and a review of BATMAN: UNDER THE RED HOOD!

Don't forget to stop by our main websites on Popcorn N Roses and Subject:CINEMA for a few little show note bonuses...

Thanks to those of you who listen to this week's show. TC completely lost his voice on Friday, and he's lucky to be back up and running. And he still recorded the show with a massive headace and a 100 degree temperature - that's what Show Biz is all about - TADA! :-)

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 Check out TC's brand new music site, The Kirkham Report ! After over 30 years of being involved in the music, TC finally brings his expert opinon (!?) back to the web! Loads of commentary, and the weekly TKR Top 50. Check it out today at http://thekirkhamreport.com !

If you're a Dancing With The Stars fan, check out PNR's latest podcast, Mirrorball Mayhem! Each week, TC and Kim bring to DWTS coverage the same irreverent humor that they've honed for almost four years on Subject:CINEMA. Check it out every Tuesday night, approximately one hour after the results show at http://mirrorballmayhem.com !

If it's more of Kim you want, then Platinum Roses' Garden is the place to go! Finally back from her three month hiatus, Kim is back with more observations on the world, her popular indepth coverage of the CW series Supernatural, and more!  Check it out today at http://platinumrosesgarden.com !

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For our loyal SC and PNR Visitors, we give you the link to the audition reel produced and financed by PNR #1 Male Rising Star 2010 Josh Hutcherson in an attempt to land the role of Spider-Man. After seeing this audition tape, I'm questioning EVEN MORE Sony's choice of Andrew Garfield to play a 16 year old Peter Parker...I just don't think it's gonna work...and I was always pushing for Josh or Logan Lerman for the part. We'd love to know what you think - write to us at [email protected] with your impressions of the scene! And thanks to Latino Nation for posting the clip!

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-josh-hutcherson-s-spider-man-audition-video-10637

  
Keep tuned in throughout the week at PNR for the latest news and commentary, and we'll see you again next weekend!

Subject:CINEMA #238 - "The Pixar Revolution!"

It's time for another Subject:CINEMA !

This week, we head back into our ongoing series on animation studios with a look at todays' King of Animation - Pixar Studios!

Also, this week's entertainment news, the Bonehead Of The Week, and reviews of DESPICABLE ME and PREDATORS!

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AFCINEMA - Free shipping on orders $30+

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eBags.com, where you can get any kind of bag and accessories you want for the best prices on the internet. Be it a handbag, a backpack, a computer case, or anything else you may need, eBags has it for less!

And now, eBags is teaming up with Subject:CINEMA and the PNR Networks to bring you some fantastic deals!

CINEMA - 20% off your entire order
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CINEMA75 - $25 off orders $75+

We know you'll love taking advantage of these great deals! And thank you for coming aboard as our NEWEST Sponsor!. And be sure to check out the  eBags Promotional Code and eBags Coupon Code at http://offers.mevio.com!

 AND BY

Subject:CINEMA welcomes Zazzle US, where you can purchase millions of items about any number of fantastic things - from shirts and shoes to skateboards and bags, plus hundreds of other items! 

Use our special code, subjectcine1, at check out and get 10% off any order $50 or more! And watch for more specials from Zazzle US at http://zazzle.com!

***

 

 Check out TC's brand new music site, The Kirkham Report ! After over 30 years of being involved in the music, TC finally brings his expert opinon (!?) back to the web! Loads of commentary, and the weekly TKR Top 50. Check it out today at http://thekirkhamreport.com !

If you're a Dancing With The Stars fan, check out PNR's latest podcast, Mirrorball Mayhem! Each week, TC and Kim bring to DWTS coverage the same irreverent humor that they've honed for almost four years on Subject:CINEMA. Check it out every Tuesday night, approximately one hour after the results show at http://mirrorballmayhem.com !

If it's more of Kim you want, then Platinum Roses' Garden is the place to go! Finally back from her three month hiatus, Kim is back with more observations on the world, her popular indepth coverage of the CW series Supernatural, and more!  Check it out today at http://platinumrosesgarden.com !

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Wanna hear us anywhere? Now you CAN! Subject:CINEMA Mobile for iPhone is now here! Get it at iTunes NOW!

 
PLEASE VOTE for Subject:CINEMA on Podcast Alley!

We hope you'll spread the word about Subject:CINEMA to your friends - we love having all the listeners we can get! 

Remember, you can find the complete calendar of upcoming shows on our websites! Our BRAND NEW Google Calendar is available on our main site, and you can add us to your Google Calendar as well! And as always, even more complete show notes are available on our website at http://popcornnroses.com and http://subjectcinema.com !

  
Keep tuned in throughout the week at PNR for the latest news and commentary, and we'll see you again next weekend!

All The Pretty Little Ponies - A Personal Memorial

All I can think of right now is horses.  All shapes, all sizes, all colors.

My cousin Debbie absolutely LOVED horses. According to my mom and my aunt, Debbie loved them almost from the time she could walk and talk. Her room decor was always horses. She had horses on EVERYTHING. And yes, she even owned a few throughout her life. She loved to talk about horses all the time.  Debbie was an animal lover through and through, but the horses were always first.

Of all my extended family, I was closest to Debbie and her family, because they lived not all that far away and we saw them much more than the rest of the family.  When we moved back to Ohio after several years in Washington state, I was 18 and Debbie was 24, and we spent lots of time debating the latest music, the latest TV shows, and the latest movies. We were never on the same wavelength, but we loved talking about all the latest stuff.

For instance, I remember the stunned look on her face, and laughing, when we were talking about Culture Club one day, and she came to the sudden realization that Boy George was just that - a BOY. She honestly had NO idea...and we all laughed long and hard on that one...

Fast forward a few years...

I remember driving to Reynoldsburg on a Saturday afternoon in early 1991, I think, to see her in the hospital when she suddenly became ill with the first of what was to be a long string of health problems that would last almost 20 years. She was sedated and barely knew I was there, but her mom and dad were there and caring for her. I was so shaken by her appearance that when I left the hospital, I climbed back into my van, and had to sit there for several minutes to comprehend just how seriously ill she was at the time.

I saw her several more times after that before I moved to Massachusetts in 1993, and spoke with her a couple of years ago when my Mom was staying with Debbie and her mom after her cataract surgery.

Debbie was a kind and gentle soul, who loved life, animals, family, McDonalds, chinese food, AC/DC, Dr. Demento, and much much more. She gave lots of love to the friends and family she had, and I don't ever think I saw her sad or upset or mad about anything when we were growing up, and even into adulthood.

A couple years ago, the problems she'd been having over the years peaked when she was diagnosed with brain stem cancer, and then the problem that had put her into the hospital all those years ago reared it's ugly head again. The chemo and radiation didn't work the way they had hoped on the cancer. And a few short months ago,  she and her family made the most difficult decision one must make in their lifetime...

I got word from my Mom last night that Debbie passed away yesterday morning. It was news that I knew would be coming soon, and news that gave me mixed feelings. I was glad to know that after 20 years of constant problems, she was finally able to rest, to be at peace. And I'm very sad because I have lost someone I cared very deeply about. I wish we hadn't lived so far apart these last years; I would done my best to be there with her and for her if i'd still been living in Ohio.

Debbie - I will miss you a lot. Distance has separated us for years, and I wish we could have been closer in recent times, but although you may have never known it, you and the family were in my prayers all the time, especially as the problems grew over these past three years or so. You have been called home far far too young, and I know that there are many, many people who will miss your smile, your laugh, and your kindness a great deal.

And still, I will remember one very special thing about you.

And all I can think about right now is horses....

Hush a bye,
Don't you cry,
Go to sleep, my little baby.
When you wake,
You shall have
All the pretty little ponies.

In your bed,
Momma said,
Baby's riding off to dreamland.
One by one,
They've begun,
Dance and prance for little baby.

Blacks and bays,
Dapples and greys,
Running in the night.
When you wake,
You shall have
All the pretty little ponies.

Can you see the little ponies
Dance before your eyes?
All the pretty little ponies
Will be there when you arise.

 IN  LOVING MEMORY

Deborah Hoskinson

March 6 1955 - April 14 2010