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Covert Affairs: Season One

What it’s not, however, judging from its first season, is appointment television. It might be if it started anyone other than Piper Perabo. As mid-20s CIA newbie Annie Walker, she’s fine in the role, but ever since Hollywood tried to shove her down our throats in 2000 with the execrable “Coyote Ugly,” she’s never clicked […]

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One Week

“How many stages are there?” he asks, not quite comprehending the severity of the situation. “Four,” replies the doc. Ben’s first instinct is to cancel his upcoming wedding to Samantha (Liane Balaban of “Last Chance Harvey,” looking like a taller, thicker-browed Natalie Portman). His second, taking advice from a disposable coffee cup, is to ride […]

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