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Cool Gear from One of My Favorite Shows, HBO's "Entourage"

I am so enjoying "Entourage" this season and in my opinion it keeps getting better just when you thought that wasn't possible. The four guys are so different and yet believable, and funny. hbo_dealweekentourage_125x1 showHBO Store online is running a promotions so if you're wanting some "Entourage" gear click through and check it out. Check out the cool t-shirts, DVDs and other "Entourage" merchandise, say a mug for your coffee, tea or soup.

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It's Friday & I'm enjoying "The Devil Wears Prada" on HBO HD...

I've seen "The Devil Wears Prada" several times but I think it's so damn funny and again the writing is sharp, witty and urbane. I was so happy when Meryl Streep was nominated for her role as Miranda Priestly the tyrannical editor of "Runway" a fashion magazine. As always she nails the performance, in this case, of the boss from hell. I don't buy too many films on DVD but this one had to go into my collection and I've watched it 3-4 times on HBO HD since it premiered last month. If you haven't seen it you should it's very entertaining. More than a popcorn movie it's actually a sophisticated comedy that will pull you right into the story. Enjoy.

Rent it here from NetFlix.

Purchase from Amazon.com

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HBO - Sunday Part Two

Sunday night also means, "Entourage" and as someone who has worked in Hollywood for over 20 years I can attest to the show's authenticity. The agent, Ari played by Jeremy Piven is the quintessential asshole Hollywood agent. Vince and his posse are a dime a dozen in Los Angeles but that's part of the vibe and color of L.A. The show is so well written, photographed, acted, directed, produced it's a great show and I laugh my ass off. You don't need to get all the inside jokes that are subtly sprinkled throughout each episode it's a great comedy for anyone who wants to look through a window into the crazy, indulgent world of Hollywood. Enjoy!

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It's Not TV It's HBO...

Well, it's Sunday evening and for me that means curling up on the sofa with my dogs and watching HBO. The new lineup this season includes this compelling, thought provoking show entitled, "John From Cincinnati" by the creator of the now cancelled HBO show, "Deadwood." "John From Cincinnati" is an existential journey through the lens of surfing. The story centers around this southern California dysfunctional family with a surfing legacy that started with the father whose surfing career was ended prematurely due to a surfing accident, his son, Butchie was also a surfing prodigy but now he's a drug addict and Butchie's son, Sean is a child surfing prodigy. Sean ends up getting seriously injured in what should be a fatal surfing accident but...

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