“This is the weirdest night of my life,” said Nicole Atkins, mid-song, as two nearly six foot tall males pranced ballerina style in front of the stage. As Atkins nailed the alternating croons and belts of her emotional powerhouse “A Little Crazy,” the bearded men sashayed back and forth, legs extended, arms reaching toward the sky,…
Every now and then, contemporary popular culture yields a work that proves coming of age tales can be done without agonizing clichés and melodramatic urgencies; that maybe…just maybe, a “teen movie” doesn’t have to be so juvenile after all. Last year’s The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a shining example of a story brave…
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Before the TV season started, I posted a 25+ list of shows I’d be keeping tabs with throughout the course of the season. May this be the very first ammendment to that original list. I find my patience dwindling, and general happy mind becoming numb with boredom and I am NOT pleased. Here are a…
I’m halfway through Episode 4 of Heroes aka this week’s episode. So far, this has been the best episode for Season 3 yet (…except for the disappearance of ELLEEEE). Anyways, I beg to ask one further question. Where we left off: treading water (show not going anywhere) and no one ever dying. Two problems. My…
Don’t get me wrong: I enjoy Heroes. But, I suppose that sounds like more of a disclaimer than a statement coming from a true fan. Season 1 was SO STRONG and Season 2 was so, um…not. Although the Season 3 premiere was pretty good, it’s still unclear for me if this show can recapture some…
It’s about that time: FALL TV IS ABOUT TO BEGIN! This is good for a multitude of reasons, but mostly revolves around the fact that we had a friggin’ STRIKE last year! Now, all our faves are back in action and should hopefully play all year until the months of April or May. This blog…
Hulu has gone Hi-Def with some favorites such as 30 Rock, 24, Heroes, The Office, and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog! This is fantastic news. I just need to buy the magicable that allows me to watch on me plasma! (And no, I don’t know why I just started talking like a pirate).