Not to mention the plethora of arthritic grandmas.

She's starting to look fairly unsteady hoisting that sword, though.

and Prince

Then what would be point?

Michael Shannon should play the older Gregg Allman.

I have heard that same sentiment from more than one person. For example, I worked with a lady and somehow this movie came up in a conversation and she told me she saw it in the theaters years ago when it was released and she said it was so good she stayed in the theater for the next showing. That's a pretty awesome…

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Annie Liebowitz took that picture, right? I read an excerpt where she spoke about how that particular photo shoot was so much fun to do and how Haring was so excited and enthusiastic about it. Speaking of which, does anyone know if there has ever been a documentary done about Haring?

I haven't read all the comments but does anyone think AV Club's Advent Calendar will feature Geffen Records' "Just Say Noel" compilation?

I don't even want to know what "blowback" means.

The barking dog Jingle Bells is the greatest Christmas song of all time.

Just watch it. It's not nearly as hellish as some may lead you to believe. Again, I saw it as a 6 year-old and it remains in my own personal pantheon of coming of age cinematic experiences.

The Onion ran a story about how that "magical, whimsical" tunnel scene was responsible for turning on future generations to the "wonders" of LSD.

My parents took my sisters and I to see this when we were kids as well. They were pretty conservative/strict folks but they saw the Henson moniker and probably figured it was suitable viewing for kids 6-10 (the age range of my sisters and I.) However, all I remember was a fairly gripping fantasy movie but hardly…

I saw the 30 for 30 doc on Benji Wilson. I came away conflicted. It was a horrible tragedy and loss but so avoidable that it really challenged the sympathy I have for him and his family.

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A good idea for the next installment of TV Club's food fiction would be to visit the Huxtable kitchen and explore the genesis of Theo's favorite: the bacon burger dog.