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Old 06-01-05, 11:20 PM
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larry king is the worst film critic ever

anyone notice how he thinks every movie is "one of the greatest movies i have ever seee"?
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I don't know, Peter Travers has to be up there. I'm not even sure if he writes reviews though, I think he just writes quotes for DVD boxes.
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Peter Travers isn't so bad. Does Jeff Craig still write reviews?
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Because he's not a real critic, and they only screen movies for him when they know he'll like them.
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Originally Posted by Joe Molotov
I don't know, Peter Travers has to be up there. I'm not even sure if he writes reviews though, I think he just writes quotes for DVD boxes.

i like him a lot. hes got balls. rather refreshing to hear a critic cuss
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News flash: Larry King is not a film critic.
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Ever wonder why all the big name stars appear on larry King's show instead of Bill O'Reilly?
They are both on at the same time and O'Reilly has the most viewers, so if you want to plug your movie wouldn't you appear on the highest rated show?
Not these Hollywood liberals, Larry King kisses their butt.
They know O'Reilly will ask tough questions and put their views on the spot.
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Larry king kisses everyone's ass. Liberal, conservative, saint, murderer, it doesn't matter. He brings absolutely nothing to the show for the viewer, but his renowned softball interviews get him the best guests. He is also famous for not doing any research, which means if he accidentally corners a guest with a difficult question they can just lie their way out without fear of being challenged.
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
Ever wonder why all the big name stars appear on larry King's show instead of Bill O'Reilly?
They are both on at the same time and O'Reilly has the most viewers, so if you want to plug your movie wouldn't you appear on the highest rated show?
Not these Hollywood liberals, Larry King kisses their butt.
They know O'Reilly will ask tough questions and put their views on the spot.
It always comes down to liberal versus conservative for you doesn't it?

You also don't see a lot of Hollywood conservatives on O'Reilly's show. That's because his show is much more politically-oriented, not geared towards celebrities pitching their latest movies.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Salty
That's because his show is much more politically-oriented, not geared towards celebrities pitching their latest movies.
i think that sums it up nicely.
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Ever wonder why all the big name stars appear on larry King's show instead of Bill O'Reilly?
They are both on at the same time and O'Reilly has the most viewers, so if you want to plug your movie wouldn't you appear on the highest rated show?
Not these Hollywood liberals, Larry King kisses their butt.
They know O'Reilly will ask tough questions and put their views on the spot.
wm lopez, If I'm ever in need of a laugh, I always know to go to one of your posts....they aren't meant to be taken seriously, right?
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Originally Posted by wm lopez
Ever wonder why all the big name stars appear on larry King's show instead of Bill O'Reilly?
They are both on at the same time and O'Reilly has the most viewers, so if you want to plug your movie wouldn't you appear on the highest rated show?
Not these Hollywood liberals, Larry King kisses their butt.
They know O'Reilly will ask tough questions and put their views on the spot.
You might want to check your TV listings. They are not on at the same time.
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Larry King doesn't kiss ass. He goes for a full smack on the lips.
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The worst critic was Rod Brewington (of the Urban Radio Network). First off, the guy always praised terrible movies as being the best of the year (Celtic Pride was one of his all-time favorites). Secondly, the guy never existed! He was a figment of a studio's imagination and eventually his blurbs were removed from newspaper ads.
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Larry King is the best film critic to ever come down the pike.
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Originally Posted by Crocker Jarmen
Larry King is the best film critic to ever need his head to be on a pike.
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Nope, sorry, Larry King does not even come close to the ineptitude that is Micheal Medved.
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Ever wonder why all the big name stars appear on larry King's show instead of Bill O'Reilly?
They are both on at the same time and O'Reilly has the most viewers, so if you want to plug your movie wouldn't you appear on the highest rated show?
Not these Hollywood liberals, Larry King kisses their butt.
They know O'Reilly will ask tough questions and put their views on the spot.
Bravo, I believe you will be taking the award for Dumbest Post of the Week, for a second consecutive time.
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They know O'Reilly will ask tough questions and put their views on the spot.
If you were promoting a movie, it'd be a sure bet to keep your political affilations out of selling a movie to mass audiences.

And if you were promoting a movie, you want to go on the shows in which the host will kiss your ass the most. Like Leno or Larry King.
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Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
"If you only see one movie this year, make sure it's...Gattaca!"
Is that a joke? Gattaca is one of the greatest science fiction films of all time.
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Originally Posted by PopcornTreeCt
Is that a joke? Gattaca is one of the greatest science fiction films of all time.
It's from when Norm McDonald did his Larry King impersonations on SNL.
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Adam Tyner

"If you only see one movie this year, make sure it's...Gattaca!"


"One of the great figures of the 20th Century has to be ... James Brolin!"


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Spoiler:
The joke is for Jungle 2 Jungle if I recall
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Nope, sorry, Larry King does not even come close to the ineptitude that is Micheal Medved.


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