Annette Bourdeau
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Annette Bourdeau is a Toronto-based journalist with an unnatural love of creating totally random movie-related lists. She’s currently obsessed with Sons of Anarchy and Breaking Bad on the small screen, and if she had to name just one favorite movie of all time it’d be The Big Lebowski.

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The Top 7 Reasons To See Hangover 3

(2) Comments | Posted May 23, 2013 | 12:51 PM

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They are back! They are baaaaack! They are ... the three best friends that anybody could have, the three best friends that anybody could have, and they'll never ever, ever ever leave each other.

Yep, Stu, Phil and Alan are back...

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Michael Shannon On Becoming 'The Iceman'

(0) Comments | Posted May 16, 2013 | 4:51 PM

It's difficult to imagine anyone other than Michael Shannon tackling the complex role of Richard Kuklinski, the ruthless hitman who led a double life as a devoted husband and father to his oblivious family.

The acclaimed actor, who in recent years is perhaps best known for playing the...

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When Hollywood Couples Collaborate

(1) Comments | Posted May 16, 2013 | 10:54 AM

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Much has been written about how often Judd Apatow collaborates with his wife, actress Leslie Mann. But why should they get all the ink when there are plenty of other Hollywood couples who manage to work quite well together, too?

Take actress/director...

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Weed Control: Worst Garden Weeds And How To Get Rid Of Them

(0) Comments | Posted May 13, 2013 | 5:31 PM

The sun is shining, your plants are blooming…and pesky weeds are starting to crop up all over your garden. What’s a gardener to do?

It’s not always easy figuring out how to tackle your garden’s unwanted guests. If you get too tough, you run the risk of damaging your beloved...

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Kyle Richards Talks 'Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' And Baby Rumours

(2) Comments | Posted May 13, 2013 | 12:00 PM

Kyle Richards really does seem to have it all. The most level-headed "Real Housewife of Beverly Hills" has a hunky husband, (Mauricio), four lovely daughters, radiant skin, impossibly shiny hair, a covet-worthy closet and now her own boutique.

That doesn't mean she has a drama-free...

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Shelf Life: Do These Pantry Foods Expire?

(2) Comments | Posted May 10, 2013 | 12:30 PM

If you let expiration dates dictate how long you keep your food, you're probably wasting a big chunk of your grocery budget.

“People definitely waste too much food,” says Janice Revell, co-founder of online shelf life guide Still Tasty. “A big, big problem is people throwing food out...

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Why Isn't Aaron Eckhart More Famous?

(0) Comments | Posted May 9, 2013 | 1:27 PM

He's been in some of the biggest movies of the past decade, but Aaron Eckhart isn't exactly a household name. What gives?

I'm not saying he needs to be gracing tabloid covers every week, Kardashian-style. I'm talking about the kind of respectable name recognition where...

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Ten Actresses I'd Rather See in the Iron Man Suit

(18) Comments | Posted May 2, 2013 | 12:24 PM

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When the first Iron Man movie came out in 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow wasn't exactly Ms. Popular. But she certainly wasn't despised to the same degree she is now. Her weekly dose of sanctimonious 'Goop,' her oblivious refusal to stop name-dropping...

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'Panic Button': 10 Freaky Facts About the New Show

(0) Comments | Posted April 30, 2013 | 2:23 PM

If "Fear Factor" was too tame for your taste, you're in for a treat. A new reality show called "Panic Button" premieres this week, and it goes way beyond making participants eat bugs.

In each episode, participants arrive at a lab-like "Free from Fear" facility, gear up...

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Upside Down Review: Kirsten Dunst Keeps It Interesting

(0) Comments | Posted April 25, 2013 | 8:19 AM

Kirsten Dunst has pulled off a feat that very few actresses can claim: she's successfully transitioned from child actress to 'it' girl du jour to a respected actress with a long and diverse resume.

Part of Dunst's success may very well be due to the fact that she rarely...

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'Continuum' Season 2: Rachel Nichols Says It's A Wild Roller Coaster Ride

(1) Comments | Posted April 19, 2013 | 1:17 PM

"Continuum" fans, rejoice: the hugely popular sci-fi show about a foxy cop from the future is back this weekend with Season 2.

Last season's action-packed finale left the show's die-hard fans eager for more. Star Rachel Nichols, who plays main character and...

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10 Things I Learned While Watching To The Wonder

(1) Comments | Posted April 18, 2013 | 1:57 PM

To the Wonder, the latest flick by legendary director Terrence Malick, was one of the most hotly debated movies to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall. It certainly looks good on paper, with Malick at the helm and big stars like Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams,...

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'Hemlock Grove': Everything You Need To Know

(10) Comments | Posted April 18, 2013 | 12:25 PM

At the foot of a sweeping grand staircase in the foyer of an imposing early 20th century mansion, Famke Janssen is stoically explaining what's going to happen next to Bill Skarsgard as he fights back tears.

The two are filming a scene of "

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Casting Sons And Daughters For A-Listers: No Easy Task

(0) Comments | Posted April 11, 2013 | 2:21 PM

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Ryan Gosling certainly casts a long shadow. That made casting his son a daunting task for The Place Beyond the Pines director Derek Cianfrance. After all, any believable spawn of Gosling's would have to have a certain...

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'Perfect Storms': TV Show Investigates Weather That Changes The Course Of History

(0) Comments | Posted April 8, 2013 | 12:28 PM

Talking about the weather is a national pastime (especially during those awkward elevator encounters) here in Canada. So it's a safe bet that History's new series, "Perfect Storms," is sure to fuel plenty of water cooler conversations across the country. It delivers a unique look at some of...

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'Hannibal': Lara Jean Chorostecki On Filling Phillip Seymour Hoffman's Shoes

(0) Comments | Posted April 4, 2013 | 11:02 AM

One of literature's creepiest psychiatrists ever is back to haunt our nightmares. That's right -- Dr. Hannibal Lecter, that uppity cannibal with an affinity for mind games, is returning, this time to TV. He's going to be toying with us during primetime in "Hannibal," from creator Bryan Fuller ("Pushing Daisies,"...

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Channing Tatum, The King Of Typecasting Defiance

(4) Comments | Posted March 28, 2013 | 11:42 AM

Who'd have thought that the guy from Step Up would go on to star in the G.I. Joe franchise? It ain't easy to sidestep typecasting in Hollywood, but Channing Tatum has managed to establish himself as a versatile actor in a relatively short amount of time.

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Detox Foods: 15 Most Powerful Detoxing Foods

(6) Comments | Posted March 25, 2013 | 4:55 PM

If you’re hoping to embark on a natural detox that doesn’t involve washing down kale chips and grapefruit with lemon water or wheatgrass smoothies, you’re in luck. Plenty of deliciously satisfying foods have surprising detox-friendly properties that will help you boost your energy levels and cleanse your body at the...

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Admission: The Latest Adult-on-College-Campus Comedy Makes the Grade

(0) Comments | Posted March 21, 2013 | 12:30 PM

Adult shenanigans on school campuses have been well-explored in movies over the years. From professors blurring the lines of proper student/teacher relationships to middle-aged men trying to re-live their better days, we've seen all kinds of different iterations of the "adult on campus" theme.

In this week's release,

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Jon Dore Talks 'Funny As Hell,' Drunks And The Perks Of Primetime

(0) Comments | Posted March 21, 2013 | 12:01 PM

It's about to get a lot easier for Jon Dore fans to get their fix of the affable Canadian comedian.

Season 3 of his popular show "Funny As Hell" premieres this week on HBO Canada. And next month, you can find him co-starring alongside the likes...

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