05/08/08
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NATIONAL TREASURE 2-Book of Secrets: Nobody gives sequel like Lucasberg. Jerry Bruckheimer can pull it off with the right motivation and he gives himself a good run here. The first “National Treasure” had that dangling ending like the first “Lethal Weapon” and pics like that are so engrossingly wrapped up in themselves that they are better as free standing efforts. With a nice shot of self-deprecating humor lurking around the corners, this sequel has a nice crispness that works as Nick Cage isn’t exactly Indy Jones’ bastard son this time around as the family honor is at stake and reputations need to be cleansed. As long as you are happy to suspend expectations, this is a fun follow up that’s a nice way to spend and evening when you want to hang out with a blockbuster junior.
MUPPET SHOW season three: Everybody, all together now: It’s time to mup the muppets, it’s mup, mup muppet time, it’s time to mup the muppets cuz it’s just muppet time.” C’mon, so who doesn’t like the Muppets? These 26 episodes snagged the show a Peabody, there were guests galore and set ups that were only second to “Rocky & Bullwinkle” in being loaded with stuff adults and kids can enjoy alone to together. Making us appreciate Jim Henson even more in retrospect, this is simply a great load of classic TV, circa late 70’s. If you really haven’t experienced this kind of fun before, it’s time for you to mup the Muppets!
Volume 31/Number 190
May 8, 2008
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