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Lily Collins shines in predictable ‘Emily in Paris’

Not all October premieres have to be scary – although a lot of them are (see later in this post) – so let’s start off

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‘Miss Match’ reviews

“Miss Match” promotional photo John’s “Miss Match” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, July 27, 2017 “Miss Match” (2003, NBC), episodes 1-5 – Darren Star’s “Miss Match,” starring Alicia

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‘90210’ Season 1 reviews

John’s “90210” Season 1 review, johnvhansen.com, May 23, 2009 John’s “90210” Season 1 (episodes 1-6) review, Brainerd Dispatch, Oct. 2, 2008

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Silverstone’s ‘Miss Match’ (2003) deserved better verdict

“Miss Match” (2003, NBC) ranks toward the top of the list of shows that were destined to be sure-fire hits yet somehow weren’t. Alicia Silverstone was

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On ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ DVDs, the song doesn’t remain the same (and that’s a problem)

Normally, my blog talks about positive things in the world of entertainment. But I want to bring up one big negative, for the sake of

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They canceled ‘Privileged’ for this ‘Melrose Place’ relaunch? Really? (TV review)

In its large ensemble cast, “Melrose Place” (8 p.m. Central Tuesdays on The CW) has one likeable character. He’s a 25-year-old comic book fan and budding filmmaker.

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‘Beverly Hills,’ that’s where I want to be. (But the new ‘90210?’ Not so much) (TV review)

The CW seems to think that giving its shows the names of hit shows from the past is a way to build a network. It

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