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TV Execs, Don’t Be Afraid of TV Couples Coupling

Some show has a couple with chemistry…except they aren’t a couple. Their non-couple status is teased season after season. Why? Because we have to remember what happened to Moonlighting. It’s time we give it a rest. I don’t think I’m alone in feeling that the Moonlighting excuse has out-lived its warranty period.

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Armchair Script Doc: Deadly Honeymoon

We watch a movie featuring one of our favorite actors and it simply doesn’t quite work. I find that most of the time the problems can be traced back to the shooting script (not necessarily the script the writer actually intended). The movie I’m taking a look at this time: Deadly Honeymoon starring Summer Glau and Zoe McLellan.

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The Connor Wars Writer’s Room 34 – Ask Your Questions in the Comments

As I expected, with the finale being posted, there are a lot of questions getting asked. Many of them I’ve expected. Some are new. Since I’m now in a place where there aren’t spoilers I need to be wary about, please ask away. It can be about the finale or anything about the series. I’ll answer what I know in soon-to-come posts/vlogs/podcasts.

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On NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Expansion

There has been a lot of talk about expanding the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament on the men’s side from 65 to 96 teams. As a result, there is also talk of altering the women’s side of the tournament as well. Some suggestions make more sense than others.

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What’s So Special About UConn? Nothing, Really.

The University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball team’s record now stands at 74-0 double-digit wins and counting. The amazing thing is that this sort of dominance isn’t unusual for the Huskies. It makes you wonder: factoring the talent, the tactics, the defenses, what’s so special about UConn? The truth is, not that much.

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