The Playlist: Review: 'City Baby' A Modest, Well-Made Portrait Of A Womanchild Trapped In Portland

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Review: 'City Baby' A Modest, Well-Made Portrait Of A Womanchild Trapped In Portland Mar 30th 2013, 13:05 David F. Morgan's "City Baby" is a modest character study of Cloey (Cora Benesh, who also co-wrote the screenplay), an aspiring...something, boldly going nowhere. With her father (Daniel Baldwin) footing the bills without question, Cloey is free to pursue her relationship with aging rockstar-wannabe Jesse (Andrew Harris) as she perpetually despairs over her life in Portland. When a blown audition call leads to a meet-cute with Michael (Richard Keith), a considerably more on-point ad exec, Cloey juggles competing feelings while attempting to come into her own as a twenty-something layabout. Yes, it's a story that's been told half to death in the last decade or so, but Morgan never lets it get too portentous and Benesh leads a strong cast while turning in a strong performance that's only somewhat undone by an tidy ending that feels out of step with the rest of the film. Despite our impression of the fine city of Portland having been irrevocably tainted by "Portlandia," "City Baby"... Media files: city-baby.jpg (image/jpeg)

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FilmmakerIQ.com: Marion Cotillard by Steven Klein

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Marion Cotillard by Steven Klein Mar 30th 2013, 14:00

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TVLine: Performers of the Week: Walking Dead's Normam Reedus and Southland's Michael Cudlitz

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Performers of the Week: Walking Dead's Normam Reedus and Southland's Michael Cudlitz Mar 30th 2013, 13:35 A weekly feature in which we spotlight shining stars THE PERFORMER | Norman Reedus THE SHOW | The Walking Dead THE EPISODE | "This Sorrowful Life" THE AIRDATE | March 24, 2013 THE PERFORMANCE | People love Daryl for a lotta reasons. He's hot. He's cool. He's a badass. He's no-BS. But, beneath all of those lies the real reason the that character is so adored: He's vulnerable. And rarely (if ever) has Reedus as viscerally depicted that quality of his post-apocalyptic counterpart as he did in Merle's final scene. We knew that it wasn't going to end well for Daryl's beloved brother — the Governor had already shot him, after all. But what we, and certainly Daryl, couldn't have anticipated was that, instead of Merle's dead body, what he'd find just outside of Woodbury was Merle's undead body — feeding on the corpse of young Ben. RELATED | Walking Dead Finale Preview: Who’s Going to Die? As Daryl took in the stomach-churning scene, Reedus' face crumbled. The redneck gasped for air and tried to choke back sobs. He even pushed Merle away, as if willing his eyes to be deceiving him. But he was only delaying the inevitable. Merle attacked, and Daryl, his heart in his throat, was finally forced to put him down. As deaths go — especially on this show — it wasn't the most gruesome one ever. Yet, thanks to the authenticity of Reedus' performance, it's likely be one of the most widely remembered. THE PERFORMER | Michael Cudlitz THE SHOW | Southland THE EPISODE | "Heroes" THE AIRDATE | March 27, 2013 THE PERFORMANCE | On this week’s Southland, Cudlitz showcased his uncanny ability to say everything without saying anything at all. Forced to visit his dying rapist/murderer father in prison, Cudlitz’ stoic cop John Cooper stood silently over the man who had ruined his life. He listened to another round of his dad’s insults, including perhaps the worst one yet: "I used to pray you’d kill yourself, because I’d rather see you dead than have a f—-t for a son." Rather than lashing out and betraying his character’s guarded nature, Cudlitz kept his face almost still, but the pain in his eyes was evident. Then with a small, disappointed, resolute nod of the head, he walked over to his father’s side and whispered something into his ear. We never heard the words, but thanks to the actor’s performance, we didn’t need to. RELATED | Three Southland Actors Line Up New Gigs — Is the Show Doomed? It didn’t end there. In a powerfully emotional scene, Cooper once again listened as his retired training officer Hicks (a superb Gerald McRaney) waxed about his empty life. With sadness, compassion and even a little recognition – this could easily be a glimpse into his own future – on his face, he watched the man he admired for so long crumble before his eyes. Then, making his words count, Cooper recalled a scary day when he was a young cop. "When I saw you, I knew I was going to be OK," he said tearfully to his mentor. Slowly, Cudlitz let the walls down, unveiling a vulnerable side to his character that’s hardly ever glimpsed. "You are not going out like this old man. I’m not letting you," he continued. And it would be a shame if Southland went out without the consistently impressive Cudlitz getting some recognition, too. HONORABLE MENTION| New Girl‘s Jake Johnson, who gave us a painful part of Nick’s backstory with his instant shift from loft clown to resigned family head following his father’s death. Every choice Johnson made in the episode – from haranguing Jess into writing a eulogy to grasping her hand in front of the crowd — was done with the weariness of someone who desperately doesn’t want the task he’s been handed but knows no one else will step up. Media files: dw_southland_walking_dead_3.29.13 teamtvline The Walking Dead Season 3 Performance Norman Reedus SOUTHLAND

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TVLine: What to Watch This Weekend: Doctor Who and Game of Thrones Return, Orphan Black and More

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What to Watch This Weekend: Doctor Who and Game of Thrones Return, Orphan Black and More Mar 30th 2013, 13:31 On TV this weekend: The TARDIS brings back Doctor Who, Orphan Black finds herself in the clone zone, The Bible closes, it's a whole new Game of Thrones, Rick & Co. come to a Walking Dead stop and March Madness culls the Elite 8. As a supplement to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are 15 programs to keep on your radar. SATURDAY, MARCH 30 4:30 pm NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (CBS) | Syracuse vs. Marquette ["Let's go, Orange!" says WTW editor Matt Mitovich], then Wichita State vs. Ohio State (at 7 pm) 7 pm The Carpenter’s Miracle (GMC) | Cameron Mathison (All My Children) stars in this made-for-TV movie about a woodworker whose touch miraculously brings a boy back from the dead – and who then must deal with the media frenzy that follows. 8 pm Doctor Who (BBC America) | Midseason premiere: The Doctor’s search for Clara brings him to London, where something dangerous lurks in the wi-fi, picking off and imprisoning minds. (That should make you feel better about not being able to get a signal, right?) 8 pm Too Cute! (Animal Planet) | Really, Too Cute!? It’s Easter weekend, and you’re going with a kitten-themed show? Talk about dropping the precious widdle cottontailed ball… 9 pm Orphan Black (BBC America) | Series premiere: Tatiana Maslany (Being Erica) stars as Sarah, an outsider and orphan whose life changes dramatically — and not necessarily for the better — after witnessing the suicide of a woman who looks just like her. Jordan Gavaris (Degrassi), Dylan Bruce (As the World Turns) and Maria Doyle Kennedy (Downton Abbey) co-star in the new series, created by Graeme Manson (Flashpoint) and John Fawcett (Spartacus). (Check out our preview Q&A with Maslany.) 10 pm The Nerdist (BBC America) | Season 2 premiere: Doctor Who Time Lord Matt Smith, Orphan Black‘s Tatiana Maslany and Lostie Dominic Monaghan kick off the sophomore season with host Chris Hardwick. SUNDAY, MARCH 31 2 pm NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament (CBS) | Michigan vs. Florida, then Louisville vs. Duke (at 5 pm) 7 pm It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (ABC) | The Peanuts gang bumbles through preparations for the spring holiday until the Easter Beagle arrives to show ‘em how it’s done. (Fun fact: Tonight’s showing is the special’s first on network television since 1982.) RELATED | May Sweeps Scorecard 2013 8 pm The Bible (History) | Two-hour miniseries finale: As Mark Burnett’s religious epic comes to a close, the crowd clamors for Jesus’ death and He is crucified. And then… well, we don’t want to spoil you. PREVIEW | Revenge Sneak Peek: Emily and Victoria at the Halloween Masked Ball PREVIEW | Shameless Video: Fiona and Jimmy Fight PREVIEW | Shameless Interview: Emmy Rossum Discusses Fiona and Jimmy’s Fight 9 pm Mr. Selfridge (PBS) | Two-hour miniseries premiere: Masterpiece Classic presents Jeremy Piven (Entourage) as Harry Gordon Selfridge, a slick American retail magnate who shows early 1900s Londoners how to shop. Frances O’Connor (Cashmere Mafia) and Samuel West (Van Helsing) co-star. 9 pm Game of Thrones (HBO) | Season 3 premiere: We pick up where last season left off: Jon’s about to meet the King Beyond the Wall, Tyrion wants a little thanks for holding King’s Landing during Blackwater, Daenerys (and her dragons) look to build an army, and Cersei isn’t quite sure where she fits in Joffrey’s life now that Margaery is around — but she’s sure she doesn’t like it. (Watch a trailer, find out about the new players, get a look at this season’s cast and slay a little scoop!) 9 pm The Walking Dead (AMC) | Season 3 finale: As the Governor’s impending attack looms over them, Rick and the group have to seriously consider if the prison is worth defending. (Check out preview pics, and watch Spoiler Alert! at the bottom of this post for scoop on the episode.) (And yes, already renewed.) On a related note, The Talking Dead also wraps its season at 10 pm. 9 pm The Good Wife (CBS) | Dylan Baker (Damages) returns when Alicia and Will learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. (Get Baker’s take on his character’s chances.) Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh (returning guest star Gary Cole, Office Space) and Morena Baccarin (Homeland) reprises her role as Sweeney’s baby mama Isobel. 9 pm Call the Midwife (PBS) | Season 2 premiere: Nonnatus House celebrates Nurse Jenny Lee’s birthday, and Trixie and Sister Evangelina board a Swedish cargo ship to help the captain’s pregnant daughter. RELATED | Renewal Scorecard 2013 — Which Shows Are Returning? Which Are Cancelled? 10 pm The Client List (Lifetime) | When Riley discovers that Derek’s been keeping a secret that jeopardizes The Rub, she — because she’s Riley — figures out a way to turn it into a business opportunity. 10:30 pm Californication (Showtime) | Hank and Faith join forces, Karen has an epiphany about Becca and Charlie gets tased again – in the head. Hit the comments with your must-see picks from tonight’s lineup! Follow @kimroots Media files: DoctorWho_GameOfThrones_WhatToWatch_DW kimberlyrootstv Doctor Who Game_of_Thrones_S3_daenerys TWD_GP_316_1130_0099

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Digg Top Stories: Meet Harry Beck, The Genius Behind London's Iconic Subway Map

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Meet Harry Beck, The Genius Behind London's Iconic Subway Map Mar 29th 2013, 15:16 A look back at the man who changed the way people move.

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Digg Top Stories: The All-Electric Car You Never Plug In

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The All-Electric Car You Never Plug In Mar 27th 2013, 18:42 Picture an all-electric vehicle cruising down the highway, emitting little noise and no noxious fumes. It's such an improvement that you have to wonder why only a handful of all-electric vehicles are now available on the mass market.

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Digg Top Stories: The Tech World's Mutually Assured Destruction

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The Tech World's Mutually Assured Destruction Mar 29th 2013, 00:53 Google has joined Twitter in declaring that it will only use (parts of) its patent portfolio in a defensive way. What the patent wars can learn from the Cold War.

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