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Movie: Air

Set in the mid-1980s, the film centers on Sonny Vacarro (Matt Damon), who Nike's Phil Knight (Ben Affleck, also directing) has hired to save their failing basketball division. It’s Sonny’s job to scout the upcoming NBA draft and select the rookie talent that would be best to build brands around. So while others want to use the limited budget on a handful of prospects, including future NBA mid-carders like Sam Bowie and Mel Turpin, Sonny sees something in this scrawny kid from North Carolina: Michael Jordan. And Sonny wants to do something unprecedented, which is put the entire budget on Jordan and nobody else. [more inside]
posted by Gin and Broadband on Apr 8, 2023 - 9 comments

Movie: The Sweetest Thing

[TRAILER] When it comes to dating, Christina Walters (Cameron Diaz) has a golden rule: avoid searching for Mr. Right and focus on Mr. Right Now. That is until one night at a club when she unexpectedly meets Peter (Thomas Jane), only to see him suddenly disappear the next day. She and her best friend Courtney (Christina Applegate) decide to break the rules and go on a road trip to find him, encountering wild and hilarious misadventures along the way. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Jan 6, 2023 - 0 comments

Movie: Horrible Bosses

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently. [more inside]
posted by box on Dec 25, 2022 - 3 comments

Murderville: Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery  Season 1, Ep 7

With Jason Bateman and Maya Rudolph. Brought to you by Nakatomi Pizza. "The holidays, a magical time each year when we set aside our differences and unite around one common believe, that Christmas sucks ass."
posted by jenfullmoon on Dec 21, 2022 - 5 comments

Movie: Tropic Thunder

[TRAILER] Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller), pampered action superstar, sets out for Southeast Asia to take part in the biggest, most-expensive war movie produced, but soon after filming begins, he and his co-stars, Oscar-winner Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.), comic Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black) and the rest of the crew, must become real soldiers when fighting breaks out in that part of the jungle. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Dec 12, 2022 - 19 comments

Movie: Up in the Air

An idea from a young, new co-worker (Anna Kendrick) would put an end to the constant travel of corporate downsizer Ryan Bingham (George Clooney), so he takes her on a tour to demonstrate the importance of face-to-face meetings with those they must fire. While mentoring his colleague, he arranges hookups with another frequent-flier (Vera Farmiga), and his developing feelings for the woman prompt him to see others in a new light. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Nov 15, 2022 - 5 comments

Movie: Thunder Force

In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.
posted by ellieBOA on Apr 9, 2021 - 9 comments

Saturday Night Live: Jason Bateman / Musical Guest  Season 46, Ep 7

Original "Monkeys Throwing Poop at Celebrities" sketch. [more inside]
posted by rhizome on Dec 6, 2020 - 16 comments

Ozark: Season Three: All Episodes  Season 3, Ep 0

It's six months later, the casino is up and running, but Marty and Wendy are fighting for control of the family's destiny. Marty preaches keeping the status quo. Aided by an alliance with Helen and drug cartel leader Omar Navarro, Wendy plots for expansion. But when Wendy's brother Ben comes into town, everyone's lives are thrown into chaos. [more inside]
posted by jzb on Apr 5, 2020 - 9 comments

The Outsider: Tear-Drinker  Books Included   Season 1, Ep 5

In Cherokee City, the hooded figure appears to Ralph's wife Jeannie, relaying a warning to Ralph that they will both be killed if he continues his investigation. Ralph brushes this off as a nightmare of Jeannie's, but is unsettled when she draws the man she saw and sees a strong resemblance to the drawing of the man who took the van ... [more inside]
posted by jazon on Feb 3, 2020 - 0 comments

The Outsider: Que Viene el Coco   Books Included   Season 1, Ep 4

While retracing the Maitlands' recent family vacation, Holly pursues a possible connection to an eerily similar case and gains valuable insight from local former detective Andy Katcavage. Meanwhile, Glory faces increased scrutiny in her daily life, and Jack's behavior grows progressively more erratic. [more inside]
posted by jazon on Feb 3, 2020 - 0 comments

The Outsider: Dark Uncle  Books Included   Season 1, Ep 3

Despite being on mandatory leave, Ralph continues to scrutinize the circumstances surrounding the night of the murder; Jack has a hair-raising experience at a remote barn where key evidence and a mysterious substance have been found. Unorthodox PI Holly Gibney is brought into the investigation. [more inside]
posted by jazon on Jan 21, 2020 - 5 comments

The Outsider: Fish in a Barrel; Roanoke (Episodes 1 & 2)   Books Included   Season 1, Ep 1

When the body of an 11-year-old boy is found in the Georgia woods, detective Ralph Anderson launches an investigation into the gruesome murder; eyewitnesses and physical evidence point to local teacher and baseball coach Terry Maitland. (HBO, Stephen King) [more inside]
posted by jazon on Jan 21, 2020 - 0 comments

The Outsider: Fish in a Barrel; Roanoke (Episodes 1 & 2)  Show Only   Season 1, Ep 1

When the body of an 11-year-old boy is found in the Georgia woods, detective Ralph Anderson launches an investigation into the gruesome murder; eyewitnesses and physical evidence point to local teacher and baseball coach Terry Maitland. (HBO, Stephen King) [more inside]
posted by oh yeah! on Jan 12, 2020 - 19 comments

Movie: Game Night

A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery. [more inside]
posted by Carillon on Feb 28, 2018 - 13 comments

Ozark: The Toll  Season 1, Ep 10

During his next sermon, Mason falters. Wendy and the kids are caught trying to flee their home. Marty brokers a deal between Jacob and Del.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 8, 2017 - 7 comments

Ozark: Coffee, Black  Season 1, Ep 9

Russ learns Agent Petty's true identity and makes plans to murder, steal and flee. Wendy stumbles on an ideal business to add to the Byrde portfolio.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 8, 2017 - 4 comments

Ozark: Kaleidoscope  Season 1, Ep 8

In a flashback to 10 years prior, Wendy struggles with depression, Del asks Marty to be his financial adviser, and Agent Petty faces a family crisis.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 8, 2017 - 3 comments

Ozark: Nest Box  Season 1, Ep 7

To stop Jacob from carrying out his threat, Marty makes an offer. Agent Petty gets what he needs to turn Russ. Charlotte grows desperate to escape.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 8, 2017 - 1 comment

Ozark: Book of Ruth  Season 1, Ep 6

Jacob educates Marty on his business. Ruth devises and sets in motion a deadly plan. Rachel learns Marty is cooking the books at the Blue Cat Lodge.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 7, 2017 - 6 comments

Ozark: Ruling Days  Season 1, Ep 5

Marty decides to invest in the religious sector, unaware he will disrupt a discreet business operation. A surprise visitor shows up at the Byrde home.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 7, 2017 - 0 comments

Ozark: Tonight We Improvise  Season 1, Ep 4

Marty hires Ruth to pull off a heist. Agent Petty forges a relationship with a member of the Langmore family. Jonah exhibits disturbing behavior.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 2, 2017 - 3 comments

Ozark: My Dripping Sleep  Season 1, Ep 3

Marty finds a way to control Ruth. Wendy worms her way into a job. Looking for another business to invest in, Marty digs for info on the strip bar.
posted by aabbbiee on Aug 1, 2017 - 1 comment

Ozark: Blue Cat  Season 1, Ep 2

In the Ozarks, Marty struggles to find a local business he can use for money laundering, while his kids make new friends but neglect a crucial duty.
posted by aabbbiee on Jul 31, 2017 - 11 comments

Movie: Bad Words

An adult man uses a loophole to get into National Spelling Bee and a reporter goes along with him to figure out his reasons. [more inside]
posted by numaner on Aug 21, 2016 - 6 comments

The Muppets: Pig's in a Blackout  Season 1, Ep 7

Kermit is forced to go on a yoga retreat where he runs into a stressed-out Jason Bateman; things go from bad to worse when Scooter is left in charge of the show.
posted by hippybear on Nov 11, 2015 - 12 comments

Movie: The Gift

A young married couple's lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husband's past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years.
posted by phunniemee on Aug 12, 2015 - 13 comments

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