Tag: Siskel & Ebert

292 | Matt Singer (Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever)

June 4, 2024October 7, 2024 Sammy Younan No Comments

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer Matt Singer whose book is Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.

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#SetTheVCR: July 27 – August 02, 2026
by Sammy Younan
TV You can be Furious about these TV Recommendations from The Devil's Mouth. Or you can just #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: July 20-26, 2026
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#SetTheVCR: July 13-19, 2026
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You got Lucky…have I got TV Sweetness for you. Your next TV Obsession awaits like a patient Hawk. You won’t put this week’s #SetTheVCR in Cold Storage.
#SetTheVCR: July 06-12, 2026
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#SetTheVCR: June 29 – July 05, 2026
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These aren't TV Recommendations. Rather this week's #SetTheVCR is a TV time machine back when TV was a Keeper. Cue the fireworks!
#SetTheVCR: June 22-28, 2026
by Sammy Younan
Here's How To Make A Killing with TV recommendations. Ignore the Undertone and trust your Little Brother #SetTheVCR who'll always be Family like we're in Fast & Furious.
#SetTheVCR: June 15-21, 2026
by Sammy Younan
You Never Change and neither do I. These Project Hail Mary TV Recommendations can only be #SetTheVCR.
#SetTheVCR: June 08-14, 2026
by Sammy Younan
If your goal is to enjoy TV Recommendations that don't involve The World Cup or America's 250th Anniversary well...I did my best. Still, shall we #SetTheVCR?
#SetTheVCR: June 01-07, 2026
by Sammy Younan
Do you have Dreams of TV Recommendations that are Not Suitable For Work? Like Earth, Wind and Fire...#SetTheVCR is among the core elements.
#SetTheVCR: May 25-31, 2026
by Sammy Younan
New Week! New#SetTheVCR

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