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Monthly Archives: June 2015

Life of Python

June 30, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: On October 5, 1969, outrageous, unorthodox comedy struck the world. It was on this fateful day that “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” debuted. From the Dead Parrot skit to the […]

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The ‘Burbs

June 29, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Tom Hanks portrays suburbanite Ray Peterson, whose plans for a week’s peaceful vacation at home are disturbed by the creepy new Klopek family in this outrageous suspense-comedy directed by […]

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Hard to Hold

June 28, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Grammy-winning superstar Rick Springfield (“Jessie’s Girl”) heats up the screen in this rock and roll romance. An incredible soundtrack features seven Springfield songs, including the hit, “Love Somebody,” as […]

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Parrot Sketch Not Included: 20 Years of Monty Python

June 27, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Presented by Steve Martin, this anthology of some of the group’s best bits from “Flying Circus” and “Fliegender Zirkus” (minus the eponymous Parrot Sketch), compiled by John Lloyd, marked […]

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The Parent Trap (1998)

June 26, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: What if you spent your whole life wishing for something you didn’t know you already had? Hallie Parker and Annie James are about to find out. Hallie is a […]

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The Parent Trap II

June 25, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: In the full-length sequel The Parent Trap II, Hayley Mills returns to reprise her roles as identical twins Sharon and Susan. Now all grown up, Sharon is a single […]

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The Parent Trap (1961)

June 24, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: What could be better than one Hayley Mills? How about two? Special Academy Award®-winning actress Hayley Mills (Pollyanna) shines again, this time of playing twin daughters of a divorced […]

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Film, Literature

The First 200 Years of Monty Python

June 23, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Summary: This book celebrates the group’s career with exclusive interviews, rare photographs, and an episode guide detailing the original TV shows still being aired daily across the country. Photos throughout. […]

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Parenthood

June 22, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Director Ron Howard teams with Steve Martin and an all-star cast to create a hilarious, touching and unforgettable portrait of life’s most rewarding occupation in Parenthood. Steve Martin stars […]

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Give My Regards to Broad Street

June 21, 2015by The Thorn 2 Comments

Synopsis: The legendary Paul McCartney creates a rousing musical fantasy about a pop singer/composer (played by McCartney) who realizes that the master tapes of his about-to-be-released album are missing. To […]

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The Meaning of Life

June 20, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: Those six pandemonium-mad Pythons are back with their craziest adventure ever! John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin have returned to explain The […]

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Father of the Bride (1991)

June 19, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: A Comedy About Letting Go. In this hilarious update of the much-loved Hollywood classic, Steve Martin turns in a winning performance as George Banks, the befuddled father who has […]

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Father of the Bride (1950)

June 18, 2015by The Thorn Leave a comment

Synopsis: The Bride Gets The Thrills! Father Gets The Bills! “I would like to say a few words about weddings,” a weary man says from the middle of a muddle […]

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