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Here’s what’s new on HoboTrashcan.com this week:

Murphy’s Law – Boob Tube Breakdown 2010
Joel Murphy has a full breakdown of all of the new shows in his fourth-annual “Boob Tube Breakdown.” As always, some of these shows will be good, some will be bad and quite a few will be promptly canceled.

Outside of the In-Crowd – 2010 Emmy Liveblog
Whether you watched the Emmys last Sunday or not, you definitely want to check out Courtney Enlow’s coverage of the event. Enlow gives a minute-by-minute account of the festivities with her always amusing liveblog.

Positive Cynicism – The movie is beside the point
In Aaron R. Davis’ eyes, Camp Rock 2 is a microcosm for everything that is wrong with Disney. The marketing blitz and promotional tie-ins got out of hand before the movie was even released.

Hobo Radio 147 – Water, water everywhere
Wasting water, the pointlessness of the Emmys, the stupidity of the Fantastic Four’s origin story and “the mind of M. Night Shyamalan” are all things that send Joel Murphy and Lars into angry tirades this week. They also break down Forbes list of the ten most profitable actors.

Box Office Preview – September 3, 2010
In a brand new feature, Joel Murphy and Lars share their thoughts on all of the films debuting this week. They break down The American, Going the Distance, Machete, A Simple Noodle Story, Last Train Home, The Winning Season and White Wedding.

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The American Director: Anton Corbijn Writers: Rowan Joffe (screenplay); Martin Booth (novel) Stars: George Clooney, Paolo Bonacelli, Violante Placido MPAA Rating: R Synopsis: An assassin hiding out in an Italian village while he anticipates his last-ever assignment tempts fate by seeking out the friendship of a priest as well as the affection of a local woman.

Lars’ take: It’s going to be good. It’s got a legit director and a legit writer and everyone likes George Clooney. The only problem I have with it is that I don’t buy George Clooney as brooding. He’s too naturally gregarious to pull off a dark, brooding character and that seems like what this is.

Joel’s take: Bruce Altman apparently has an uncredited role as the voice on the other end of the phone talking to Clooney in the first trailer. I love Bruce Altman, he’s a great “that guy.” The movie itself looks good, but I’m not completely sold on seeing it in the theater. I’m sure it’s a solid film, but I’d rather wait and get it on Netflix.

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Going the Distance Director: Nanette Burstein Writers: Geoff LaTulippe Stars: Justin Long, Drew Barrymore, Ron Livingston, Jim Gaffigan, Kelli Gellar, Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day MPAA Rating: R Synopsis: A romantic comedy centered on a guy and a gal who try to keep their love alive as they shuttle back and forth between Chicago and Los Angeles to see one another.

Lars’ take: As far as romantic comedies go, I think this one’s a winner. I think it will be totally watchable. I wouldn’t be embarrassed to tell someone I was taking my girlfriend to see this movie.

Joel’s take: I think Drew Barrymore has been picking interesting roles lately. Plus, this film has Charlie Day and Jim Gaffigan in it, which gives me hope. I like them as the comic relief and, judging from the trailers, this film seems like it actually gives them funny material to work with.

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Machete Directors: Ethan Maniquis, Robert Rodriguez Writers: Robert Rodriguez and Álvaro Rodríguez Stars: Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Steven Seagal, Michelle Rodriguez, Jeff Fahey, Cheech Marin, Don Johnson MPAA Rating: R Synopsis: After being betrayed by the organization who hired him, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss.

Lars’ take: It’s going to be awesome. Go see it. There’s going to be lots of nudity, loud music, blood and violence. It’s going to be the shit.

Joel’s take: It’s still bizarre that this is a movie based on a fake trailer. And I was disappointed to learn that Lindsay Lohan doesn’t actually have any nude scenes (she uses a body double), which makes her presence in this film completely pointless. But Danny Trejo is awesome and this seems to be right in Robert Rodriguez’s wheelhouse, so I’m sure it’s entertaining. This movie seems like a true throwback to old school action movies (unlike The Expendables, which misleadingly bills itself as such).

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