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The Psychology of the Flat Tax

This article originally appeared on Stuff Smart People Like. Before you read any further, I have two caveats:  I know next to nothing about taxes AND I know even less about human psychology1. 

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Netflix Pix: Documentaries

Perhaps the only thing keeping me from canceling my netflix subscription is that it provides me with access to so many movies I would never get a chance to see. Case and point, one of my favorite types of films, the documentary, rarely gets anything but a limited theater release.

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Movie Rating Web Sites Explained and Critiqued: Part 1

There once a day when movie-goers would pick up their newspaper or turn on the television to listen to what a movie critic had to say about the latest flick. This was a time when "two thumbs up" was gospel and anyone who cared about cinema adhered to its word. Those days are over.

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Ed's Take: Body of Lies

Trust no one. Deceive everyone. Movie Title: Body of Lies My Take: Neutral Watch For: an excellent performance by Mark Strong as "Hani" the ultra-suave Jordanian chief of security

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Matinee Movies: Choke and Religulous

Here are a couple of quick reviews of movies that might be worth a Matinee or worth a look if you want something other than the standard fare at your local Cinema.

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Ed's Take: Eagle Eye

If you want to live you will obey Movie Title: Eagle eye My Take: Not Recommended Watch For: Product placement and "The telephone wire scene."

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Ed's Take: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

This October Press Play Movie Title: Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist My Take: Not Recommended Watch For: Good Soundtrack and the headliner "Where's Fluffy"

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"Cloverfield" Spoilers and Review

Some Thing Has Found Us Movie Title: Cloverfield My Take: Not Recommended Watch For: Ridiculous product placement.

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Best Movies of 2007 (So Far)

Here is the list of my favorite movies of 2007 (so far). Also included is a list of movies I intend to see soon (that are possible Best ofs). All movies are placed in Categories based on the first or second listed genre on imdb.com.

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Ed's Take: Zodiac

There's more than one way to lose your life to a killer. Movie Title: Zodiac My Take: Neutral Watch For: Cryptic dialogue about Japanese food.

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Oscar Aftermath: The mid-winter movie doldrums

Imagine you are about to set sail across the ocean. The anticipation has been mounting for some time. You anxiously await your departure not sure of what the journey has in store for you.

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Oscars Preview and Prognostication

It's coming. The biggest popularity contest on the planet. The night when all the special people come out dressed in their designer wear and let each other know just how special they are. In case you haven't figured it out by now, I am talking about the Academy awards.

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Ed's Take: Children of Men

No children. No future. No hope. Movie Title: Children of Men My Take: Highly Recommended Watch For: Peter Mullan as Syd the smarmy, crooked, Captain Renault-esque, police-guy you love to hate

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Ed's take: The Best Films of 2006

The year of the Dog is about to come to a close. Time for food, fun, football, and tons of "best of" lists. Not wanting to be left out of that tradition I thought I might contribute my own Best of 2006.

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"The Science of Sleep" is a frantic, dizzying romance flick

Close your eyes. Open your heart. Movie Title: The Science of Sleep My Take: Highly Recommended Watch For: A trilingual performance by Gael Garcia Bernal

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Netflix Pix: The Weather Underground (2002)

In this column I will try to bring you one film each week that might be worthy of your Que.

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Netflix Pix: Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

In this column I will try to bring you one film each week that I think is worthy of your Que

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"The Illusionist" saves its best trick for last

Nothing is what it seems Movie Title: The Illusionist My Take: Recommended Watch For: The big reveal

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Movies on DVD: Tuesday September 5th, 2006

Here is a short list of the new movies available on DVD for Tuesday September 5th, 2006 Slim pickings this week folks…

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Are you a movie snob?

Friends, I have a confession to make. My name is Edward and I am a movie snob. I have known about this affliction for some time, but have hidden it from public view for fear of its social repercussions. But, I know I am not alone.

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Movies on DVD: August 29, 2006

Here is a short list of the new movies available on DVD for Tuesday August 29, 2006

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Movies on DVD: August 22, 2006

Here is a short list of the new movies available on DVD for Tuesday August 22, 2006

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Who is your Celebrity Look-a-like?

The other night a few friends and I were having some drinks and talking about movies. After a bit of conversation about the upcoming movie season, the topic turned to bio-pics.

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Superfantastic Fall Movie Preview Extravaganza

Fall may be my favorite season because it brings with it two of my favorite things: football and good movies (though I don't like to mix the two).

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Ed was born on a day when the sun didn't shine, which is not all that impressive when you consider how dark Northern Michigan is year-round. After a b …

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