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Movie Review: ‘Couples Retreat’ Is a Winner During and After
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Douglas Howe
Idol Chatter hangs out at the intersection of faith and culture, and such is the exact location of the current film “Couples Retreat.” This has enough laughs to get you through, enough awkward moments to make you squirm, enough drama to sustain your interest and enough text on the topic to send spiritually minded people…
Roman Polanski: Forgiveness or Accountability?
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Douglas Howe
There are certain things that we Americans tend to forgive. And things that we don’t. So, where does Roman Polanski fall? Hmmnn. I don’t think we, as a culture, are sure. You’ve probably heard that he was arrested in Switzerland this week, for a sex crime with an underage girl dating back to the seventies.…
It’s ‘The Love Boat’ Again! (Or at Least Captain Stubing…)
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Douglas Howe
What is it about shows and stars from the 70’s that give them an everlastingness? Perhaps it’s because we only had three networks. Perhaps it’s because there were so many of us boomers growing up at that time? Or, more extraordinarily, what if it was simply a renaissance time for our culture? (Okay, maybe not,…
ABC Nightline’s Relevant Question: ‘Are We Born to Cheat?’
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Douglas Howe
An episode of a show that sounded lame, one that aired during a time that wasn’t really convenient, aired Thursday night. I recommend you watch it online here at ABCNews.com. Were we born to cheat? Is adultery an outdated concept? Should multi-partner relationships be considered under the realm of religious freedom and expression? Are the Ten…
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