Josh Bell
Story Archive
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'Cars 2' and the Pixar standard
Thursday, June 23, 2011 How does Cars 2 measure up to the standard set by the animation studio that brought us The Incredibles, Finding Nemo and the Toy Story movies?
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Noise
Las Vegas sees the return of Home Cookin'
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 The '90s are back—and so is Home Cookin'
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Noise
Red Rock's newest music venue is a bit of a let-down
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Motley Crue might not have been the best choice to open Red Rock Casino's newest music venue
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A&E
FX's newest show 'Wilfred' is a mixed breed—er, bag
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 FX's 'Wilfred' shows a dog of a different color
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Reviews
Pixar's sheen is looking a bit dull after 'Cars 2'
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Pixar's latest sequel is undoubtedly one of its weakest efforts
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Music
Observations on Motley Crue, Poison and New York Dolls
Sunday, June 19, 2011 Can we can officially retire Cee-Lo Green’s “Fuck You” now that the Crue has inserted part of it into “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)"?
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Terrence Malick: genius or fraud?
Friday, June 17, 2011 Film critic and historian Tony Macklin joins Josh for a heated debate about Terrence Malick's new film The Tree of Life.
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A&E
‘Green Lantern’ struggles to keep up with other superhero movies
Thursday, June 16, 2011 Is Marvel dominating DC in the superhero blockbuster arena? Find out here!
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Screen
Film review: 'The Art of Getting By'
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 'The Art of Getting By' is just another generic, one-dimensional 'quirky' romance
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Screen
Film review: 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 For Josh Bell, Jim Carrey's latest comedy is poop jokes and little else
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Film
CineKink festival's sexy films stirred crowds and conversation
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 While hardcore porn wasn't part of the showcase this year, CineKink artfully explored sexual topics ranging from the real-life International Mr. Leather competition to fictional fetishes.
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A&E
Martial-arts epic ‘True Legend’ is a disappointing retread
Thursday, June 9, 2011 Well-known fight choreographer Yuen Woo Ping returns to film directing after a 15-year hiatus.
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Screen
J.J. Abrams' 'Super 8' breathes life into blockbuster cliches
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 J.J. Abrams' latest puts a great spin on some old tropes
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A&E
Film and kink collide at CineKink
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 The traveling event bills itself as "the kinky film festival" and touches base at Theatre 7 this weekend.
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A&E
French-Canadian film ‘Incendies’ is more melodramatic than meaningful
Friday, June 3, 2011 Was the film's Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film necessary? Weekly film critic Josh Bell sizes it up.
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A&E
‘Skateland’ rides a mellow vibe to nowhere
Friday, June 3, 2011 Is the coming-of-age dramedy a total bummer? Weekly film critic Josh Bell lets you know!
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X-Men, Thor and other movie superheroes
Thursday, June 2, 2011 Jazmin Gardner and Brandon Zitch of Nerdlocker.com join Josh to talk about the new superhero prequel X-Men: First Class.
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A&E
Vicki Pettersson discusses the end of her 'Zodiac' series and more
Thursday, June 2, 2011 The novelist also discusses her thoughts on Vegas and an upcoming project.
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TV
MTV nearly ruins 'Teen Wolf'; what other ’80s classic is next?
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 After seeing the 'Teen Wolf' reboot, Josh Bell ponders what other ’80s classics MTV could 'modernize'
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Film
'X-Men: First Class' offers franchise redemption
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Does Bryan Singer's return save the ailing series, or is the superhero schtick too tired overall?
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Music
Las Vegas says 'Yes, Way' to My Chemical Romance
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 At the House of Blues, MCR had people moshing, singing and gesturing in adoration. But how many stars is so much love worth?
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Reviews
Film review: 'Kung Fu Panda 2'
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 It doesn't surpass the original, but fans will find plenty to enjoy
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Screen
Film review: 'The Hangover Part II'
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Different place, same situation ... but not as funny this time
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Film
Big screen deja vu—'Hangover 2' is in good company
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 A few other sequels also put their main characters through unlikely scenarios more than once.
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Music
Kylie Minogue shows her goddess chops
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Josh Bell's take on the awesome hats and immortal beauty of the Australian pop diva as she tours to promote new album Aphrodite.
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TV
TV review: 'Too Big to Fail'
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Do we really want to be reminded about who almost ruined this country?
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Reviews
Film review: 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Even Captain Jack Sparrow can't save the latest in the sputtering 'Pirates' franchise
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A&E
Rave Motion Pictures wants you to take an assigned seat
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 It’s been standard practice in Europe for decades, and upscale movie theaters in the U.S. have been steadily implementing it for several years.
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Judd Apatow, king of comedy
Friday, May 13, 2011 Ken Johnson of 97.1-FM The Point joins Josh to talk about the new comedy Bridesmaids, produced by Judd Apatow, and Apatow's influence on mainstream comedy, including his works with Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and more.
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A&E
World War II drama ‘Winter in Wartime’ is solid if unoriginal
Friday, May 13, 2011 New approaches to World War II movies are difficult to find. Weekly film critic Josh Bell lets you know if Winter in Wartime found one.
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Screen
Film review: 'Hesher'
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Sometimes, semi-homeless metalheads make great gurus.
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A&E
Indie drama 'Everything Must Go' is contemplative but tired
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Comedic powerhouse Will Ferrell takes on a more dramatic role in this indie flick.
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A&E
Not eager enough: 'The Beaver' is too serious for its own good
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Mel Gibson plays a man who talks to the world solely through a hand puppet. Need we say more?
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A&E
Judd Apatow and Kristen Wiig make a good team for 'Bridesmaids'
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Bridesmaids is no chick flick, but isn't the usual Judd Apatow movie either.
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Reviews
Film review: 'Something Borrowed'
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 All rom-coms can't be on the level of When Harry Met Sally, but they can be better than this.
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Film
Film review: 'Thor'
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Josh Bell says audiences will be satisfied with the latest superhero romp, but was he?
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Summer movie preview extravaganza
Thursday, April 28, 2011 Super 8, Cowboys & Aliens, The Hangover Part II, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and many, many more!
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A&E
Revenge of the summer movies!!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011 From superheroes to sequels, Josh Bell breaks down this summer's movies.
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Screen
Film review: 'I Am'
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Tom Shadyac has made a documentary about self-improvement. Or is it a feel-good commercial? Can't decide.
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Screen
Film review: 'Fast Five'
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Josh Bell reviews the latest installment in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise
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Television
As Steve Carell leaves 'The Office,' should we care?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Josh Bell talks replacements, ratings and the future of the NBC show.
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A&E
Get sick and twisted with cartoons at the Sci Fi Center
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 You won't find your ordinary children's cartoons at Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation.
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television
Film review: Indie movies On Demand
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 A hobo, a shotgun and a killer tire available with a click of the remote.
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The state of HBO
Thursday, April 21, 2011 Associate Editor Ken Miller joins Josh to talk about the state of HBO's original programming, including the popular new fantasy series Game of Thrones, the second season of David Simon's Treme, Boardwalk Empire, Curb Your Enthusiasm and more.
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Film
‘The Concert’ is cheesy but heartwarming
Thursday, April 21, 2011 Radu Mihaileanu's film is never quite as meaningful as it makes itself out to be.
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A&E
HBO's 'Cinema Verite' depicts the beginning of reality programming
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 HBO's new original movie chronicles what is now thought of as the first-ever reality show.
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The horrors of Wes Craven
Friday, April 15, 2011 Chad Clinton Freeman of the PollyGrind Film Festival joins Josh to talk about the career of horror filmmaker Wes Craven.
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A&E
Film review: 'The Conspirator'
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Robert Redford takes another stab at directing. See how that went right here!
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A&E
Film review: 'Of Gods and Men'
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Of Gods and Men is a hit in France. Will it do as well in the states? The Weekly's Josh Bell reviews.