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Movie: Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), a man of limited intellectual resources has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events... in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love (Robin Wright) eludes him. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Sep 21, 2022 - 17 comments

House of Cards, Claire's season?

The final eight episodes are up on netflix. Most reviews are about offscreen politics and complaints - any metafilter fans who support #metoo and love the vicious Claire Underwood?
posted by dorothyisunderwood on Nov 3, 2018 - 3 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 52  Season 4, Ep 13

As the hostage situation continues, Claire secretly negotiates with Yusuf al Ahmadi. Frank confronts Hammerschmidt. [more inside]
posted by the man of twists and turns on Apr 6, 2016 - 20 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 51  Season 4, Ep 12

Frank sent the US Special Forces to Syria to capture the head of ICO. The Underwoods are simul-debating Conway and Brockhart, when the President is pulled away to deal with terrorists who kidnapped an American family. And they'll only speak to his successor - Conway.
posted by the man of twists and turns on Apr 4, 2016 - 10 comments

Movie: The Congress

Robin Wright plays her fictionalized self in this live action/animated dystopian film inspired by Stanislaw Lem's The Futurological Congress. Also starring Paul Giamatti and Jon Hamm's voice. [more inside]
posted by nom de poop on Mar 24, 2016 - 2 comments

Movie: Moneyball

Based on a true story, Moneyball is a movie for anybody who has ever dreamed of taking on the system. Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland A's and the guy who assembles the team, who has an epiphany: all of baseball's conventional wisdom is wrong. Forced to reinvent his team on a tight budget, Beane will have to outsmart the richer clubs. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Aug 4, 2015 - 15 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 39  Season 3, Ep 13

In the midst of the Iowa caucuses, Frank and Claire must confront hard truths about each other. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 24, 2015 - 34 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 38  Season 3, Ep 12

Heather Dunbar goes for the jugular, forcing Claire to confront her worst fears. The rift between Frank and Claire widens. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 23, 2015 - 4 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 37  Season 3, Ep 11

Things turn ugly when Frank, Jackie, and Heather square off during their first debate. Tom joins Claire on the campaign trail. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 20, 2015 - 7 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 36  Season 3, Ep 10

Frank needs to deals with Petrov one on one while Claire tries to preserve the peacekeeping mission. Sacrifices will be made. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 19, 2015 - 6 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 35  Season 3, Ep 9

The Jordan Valley erupts in chaos just as Frank's campaign is picking up steam. Claire receives some disturbing intel and counsels him. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 17, 2015 - 6 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 34  Season 3, Ep 8

The forecast looks bleak for the President's signature AmWorks project. [more inside]
posted by computech_apolloniajames on Mar 12, 2015 - 6 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 33  Season 3, Ep 7

The damage is done and the Underwoods must repair it. But deep wounds don't heal fast and sometimes not at all. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 11, 2015 - 10 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 32  Season 3, Ep 6

Frank and Claire travel to Moscow to meet with Petrov. [more inside]
posted by donajo on Mar 9, 2015 - 21 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 31  Season 3, Ep 5

Frank declares war on Congress to jump-start his jobs program. Claire spars with the Russian ambassador. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 5, 2015 - 13 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 30  Season 3, Ep 4

Claire bypasses Russia at the U.N. Frank tries to outmaneuver a political challenger and ends up facing a higher power. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 4, 2015 - 24 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 29  Season 3, Ep 3

The Russian president's state visit becomes a cold war of wills, and some punks heat it up. [more inside]
posted by zix on Mar 2, 2015 - 21 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 28  Season 3, Ep 2

Claire's U.N. bid runs into trouble. Frank fights off mutiny with a bold address to the country. [more inside]
posted by zix on Feb 28, 2015 - 24 comments

House of Cards: Chapter 27  Season 3, Ep 1

Frank wants to introduce an ambitious jobs program, while Claire sets her sights on the United Nations.
posted by zix on Feb 27, 2015 - 25 comments

House of Cards (US, Netflix)

Season 3 is available today. Is anyone interested? If so, any suggestions on how to strike a binge-savor balance with the episode threads?
posted by zix on Feb 27, 2015 - 6 comments

Movie: Toys

When a military general inherits a toy making company and begins making war toys, his employees band together to stop him before he ruins the name of Zevo Toys forever. [more inside]
posted by leesh on Jan 31, 2015 - 12 comments

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