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We've almost reached the end of Movember, so I'd like to congratulate all of the participants and salute everyone who has donated, particularly to our little Pop Candy team. (Hey, we've raised $292!)
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We've got a slim DVD week, but that's OK, since you'll be fattening up on pies. Check out a rundown of what's available:
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Funny People
The Sopranos
Judd Apatow
Seth Rogen
A few weeks ago I posted a wedding invitation from Pop readers Denae (Snarkygirl08) and William (Celtic_Hart81), both comic book fans who planned a pop-culture ceremony to remember.
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They should have a name for that sad, abandoned feeling you get after one of your favorite series ends its season. Curb Your Enthusiasm just delivered its Seinfeld-filled finale. Top Chef is about to announce another winner. We're still feeling the after-effects from Mad Men's season-ender.
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Mad Men
Whenever I find myself in need of some inspiration, I can always count on the magnificent Bill Murray. I think this goes back to my dad, a former public school history teacher, who had a famous motivational quote from the classic comedy Meatballs (more on that below) tacked up over his desk. I'm ...
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Bill Murray
Ryan Phillippe
Ghostbusters
Mmm, can you taste those yams yet? The T-giving countdown is on, and I hope you're planning to wear pants with a little extra room. Some headlines:
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Marvel Comics
Pixies
Joss Whedon
True Blood
Robert Pattinson
James Franco
I didn't used to care about the Academy Award nominations for short films. Like many people, I grew up in a small town. I could never actually see these movies. When the directors won on Oscar night, I headed for the refrigerator.
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Reaper
Antonio Banderas
Nick Cave
On Friday I went to see Devo. I knew it would be a phenomenal show, because they knocked my Chucks off at South by Southwest. (I honestly could see Devo every night and never get tired of them.)
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South by Southwest
Like it or not, the holidays are here. It seems like just yesterday you got (or didn't get) that Cabbage Patch Kid, Nintendo 64 or Red Ryder BB gun you'd been pining for all year. And there's a good chance someone snapped a photo at the very moment you squealed, cried or somersaulted to preserve ...
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First of all, don't tell me what happened on last night's Dexter -- I haven't seen it yet!
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Dexter
Jimmy Smits
The Pop Five is a series of readers' pop-culture top five lists. Today's contribution comes from Dave Schneier, aka schniguy. He lives in Washington, D.C.
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Neil Diamond
The Beatles
Check out Whitney's pop culture links for Monday, Nov. 23.
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Werner Herzog
Friday Night Lights
Saturday Night Live
Courtney Love
The Big Bang Theory
I know we've had a long time to prepare, but I'm still not quite ready to say goodbye to David Tennant on Doctor Who. He has been my favorite Doctor -- and I'm not just saying that because we wear the same shoes.
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David Tennant
Doctor Who
This week People magazine announced its pick for 2009's "Sexiest Man Alive." And the winner is ... Johnny Depp.
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Johnny Depp
I'm not sure if I accomplished everything I wanted to this week, but isn't that always the case? Here's a quick rundown of stuff I read, heard and did when I wasn't blogging my little fingers to the nubs.
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Last Thanksgiving I downed a gigantic meal (required) then went to the movie theater and watched Quantum of Solace with a bunch of other folks who were too stuffed to move.
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Quantum of Solace
James Bond
The Pop Five is a series of reader-created top five lists. Today's contribution comes from Nate M. (aka NateFromSyracuse) in Syracuse, N.Y.:
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Check out Whitney's pop-culture links for Friday, Nov. 20. They're magically delicious.
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Chuck
James Franco
Interpol
Top Chef
Saturday Night Live
Woody Allen
Well, here's a sweet present for a Thursday afternoon: We now know when Lost returns.
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Modern Family
Cougar Town
Rocky and Bullwinkle turn 50 years old today. And either they look smashing for their age, or they've had a lot of work done.
