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Babylon, Ep. 1.03: “Thameside Center” takes the series a big step forward

To this point in its short run, the series has excelled during moments of quick-witted comedy. The writing in that department shows experience and understanding of natural humor as well as command over punchlines. But “Thameside Center,” while still containing pieces of that comedic know-how, is actually more powerful as blunt piece of dramatic work.

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Laurel and Hardy biopic in the works

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, the original buddy comedy team, will finally get the big screen treatment. Jon S. Baird (Filth)  is set to direct this project, describing it as  “really a love story between two guys who come to realize they can’t live without each other. It’s a really, really beautiful tale.” Screenwriter Jeff …

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‘Filth’ gets you dirty but leaves you empty inside

Though infused with an infectious anarchic energy, Filth confuses rudeness with rebellion. Even the gleeful excesses can’t save the film’s muddled script as it loses its narrative steam and plummets into melodrama. The wickedness feels less like provocation and more like a diversion to hide the wafer-thin story. In other words, Filth is all talk and no shock.

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