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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Dirty Harry

Dirty Harry stories: 3 news summaries

(Newser) - “Luke, I am your father,” is probably one of the most famous lines in film. Too bad Darth Vader never said it. The Guardian lists the top 10 movie misquotes:
  • "Luke, I am your father," from The Empire Strikes Back. Actual quote: "No, I
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Gov. Terminates Clint's Term
on California
Parks Panel

Actor opposed toll road through state park

(Newser) - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't make fellow actor Clint Eastwood's day when he opted not to renew his term on the state parks commission, reports the Los Angeles Times. The guvernator said it's time to give others a chance to serve. “They make changes, and that’s their prerogative,... More »

'70s Vigilantes Take '07 in Hands

New slate of vigilante films in era that
mirrors '70s anxiety

(Newser) - Our era of economic upheaval and political powerlessness mirrors that of the 1970s, and now we’re getting our own silver screen vigilantes to clean up the mess. Everyman killers like Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle took action when the system wouldn’t, says Slate, and this season “vengeance... More »

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