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Daniel Carlson
Houston, Texas

I love movies, books, music, TV, good food, my wife, my cats, and my dog. (Not necessarily in that order.) I write about whatever's on my mind. For more, go here.

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May 31, 2011

Review: The Tree of Life

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The best movie I've seen in a long time, and an anchor of sanity in a typically insane summer.

Click here for the review.

May 26, 2011

Review: Everything Must Go

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Sadly small and forgettable.

Click here for the review.

May 2011

Everything Must Go

The Tree of Life

May 24, 2011

Combing The Upfronts

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The big four networks announced dozens of new series at their annual upfronts; of these, a handful look not-terrible. Those are just the numbers you deal with. Over at Houston Press, I've got a look at the series with the most promise.

Fall TV Preview: Crossing Our Fingers for Something Good

May 13, 2011

I've Been In A Few Real Wars. This One Is Actually The Most Terrifying.

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Solid end to a solid season.

"Community" 2x24: "For a Few Paintballs More"

May 6, 2011

More Juice, Miguel

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A fun and entertaining "Community," and a solid first half of its season finale.

"Community" 2x23: "A Fistful of Paintballs"

May 2, 2011

I Didn't Even Know There Was A Difference Between North And South Korean Barbecue

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Fun episode of "Community" last week.

"Community" 2x22: "Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts"

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Random Quotes

Words of Wisdom

"The critic is the only independent source of information. The rest is advertising."
— Pauline Kael

"Film lovers are sick people."
— Francois Truffaut

"Let others praise ancient times, I am glad I was born in these."
— Ovid

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