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Film Review: ‘The Search for General Tso’

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

The Search for General Tso (2014) Written and directed by Ian Cheney There is a very small Chinese hole-in-the-wall in my neighborhood where, if you’re there at the right time, you can often see a small group of middle-aged Chinese … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘A Picture of You’

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

A Picture of You (2014) Jo Mei, Andrew Pang, Teyonah Parris, Lucas Dixon, Jodi Long. Directed by J.P. Chan. Written by J.P. Chan and Jo Mei. Kyle and Jen have just lost their mother, and now they are in her … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Monkey Plate”

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 10 (originally aired August 19): “Monkey Plate” Microsynopsis: Steve and Susan secretly invite Jenny (Margaret Cho), the daughter of Ok Cha’s estranged sister, to a surprise birthday party for Ok Cha in the hopes of reuniting the … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Owenbrau”

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 9 (originally aired August 12): “Owenbrau” Microsynopsis: Owen brews his own beer, and to the astonishment of everyone in Sullivan & Son, it tastes really good. Dubbing his brew Owenbrau, he goes into business with Roy and … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘Don’t Know Yet’ (2013)

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Don’t Know Yet (2013) Starring: James Kyson, Lisa Goldstein Kirsch. Written and directed by James Linehan. A guy in a car pulls over where a hitchhiker is standing on the roadside. “Where are you going?” asks the hitchhiker. “Uh, where … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Hank Goes Black”

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 8 (originally aired August 5): “Hank Goes Black” Microsynopsis: Roy’s mom, who has a thirty-year history of fighting with Hank, is back in town, and as expected, the two shoot insults at each other non-stop in front … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Open Mic Night”

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 7 (originally aired July 29): “Open Mic Night” Microsynopsis: Steve is determined to get his bar mentioned in a local hipster magazine in order to gain more customers. He invites a writer from the publication to attend … Continue reading →

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Film Review: ‘A Letter to Momo’ (2011)

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

A Letter to Momo (Momo e no Tegami) (2011) Japanese subtitled version: Karen Miyama, Yuka, Toshiyuki Nishida, Koichi Yamadera. English dubbed version: Amanda Pace, Stephanie Sheh, Fred Tatasciore, Dana Snyder. Directed and written by Hiroyuki Okiura. Twelve-year-old Momo has recently … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Lyle & Son”

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 6 (originally aired July 22): “Lyle & Son” Microsynopsis: Billy Gardell returns as Lyle Winkler, Steve’s childhood rival. He opens a bar across the street from Sullivan & Son, not to make a profit, but to drive … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Luck of the Half-Irish”

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 5 (originally aired July 15): “Luck of the Half-Irish”? Microsynopsis: NASCAR racer Brad Keselowski returns for a second guest-star appearance, winning his first race in months after sitting on a barstool in Sullivan & Son. The patrons … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “Sexual Healing”

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 4 (originally aired July 8): “Sexual Healing” Microsynopsis: Kunal Nayyar as Sanjay, also known as Neil from a Season 2 episode, returns to the bar to make amends as a recovering sex addict. Melanie is quick to … Continue reading →

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Sullivan & Son Episode Review: “About a Boy, His Mom, and the Man They’re Dating”

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Mitchell K. Dwyer

Season 3, Episode 3: “About a Boy, His Mom, and the Man They’re Dating” (originally aired July 1, 2014) Microsynopsis: Carol is at first shocked and then pleased to realize that Daryl (Charles Shaughnessy) has become her boyfriend. Owen is … Continue reading →

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