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When a Wand is More Than Just a Wand: Rowling Outs Dumbledore
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Esther Kustanowitz
Yes, we were tired of the news being “the Britney Channel.” But over the weekend, a new kind of celebrity non-news hit, with the outing of a Harry Potter character. In case you haven’t been paying attention, here’s the recap: Albus Dumbledore. Gay. And in love with Grindewald, a rival wizard, whom he defeated in…
‘Thou Shalt Laugh’–And Talk About It
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mkress
“Thou Shalt Laugh 2: The Deuce”–like its predecessor and namesake “Thou Shalt Laugh”–features Christian stand-up comedians whose acts are clean and appropriate for the whole family. This one is hosted by Tim Conway, of “Carol Burnett Show” fame. (Patricia Heaton emceed the earlier DVD.)To celebrate the DVD’s release, its producers are hosting a group on…
‘Rendition’: Finding Truth Without Turning Away
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shuang
Is it better to harm one person’s life in order to save seven thousand? Or does torturing one innocent person’s life create thousands more enemies? In the latest string of serious-minded movies (“Babel,” “Crash”) with an important moral, social, and political message, “Rendition” asks these questions as it weaves together various narratives of Americans and…
Paltrow and Coulter…Soul Sisters?
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Esther Kustanowitz
Nobody’s perfect. Especially not Jews, according to Ann Coulter. But that news is SO last week. This week, the hate is on Gwyneth Paltrow for her comments about the character she plays in “The Good Night,” the new movie directed by her brother Jake. Gwyneth, previously adored by the Jewish community for her mere lineage…
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