Wednesday, 16 November 2011 21:59

Picking On This “New Girl” is Just Too Easy

I’m sorry world — I don’t like Zooey Deschanel. I fall into the camp of people who roll their eyes when she does something “adorkable,” instead of breaking out into a spontaneous rendition of “You Make My Dreams Come True.”
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Thursday, 06 October 2011 14:19

Color Me Blue: Arrested Development Returns

It’s back. It’s finally back. The cast and producers of Arrested Development are in talks with Showtime and Netflix about shooting and airing a short season of the cult-classic television show leading up to the release of a feature-length film. I very nearly blue myself in excitement. I’m sure somewhere out there, Tobias did too.
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Tuesday, 08 March 2011 14:31

SNL Recap: Miley Cyrus and The Strokes

Miley Cyrus and the Strokes: There’s no denying that this is one of the strangest combinations SNL has ever devised, but at least it appeals to a varied demographic. The Strokes’ fourth album drops March 22, but Miley has no new music or movies about to premiere, so it’s probably safe to assume SNL wanted her to host because of the ridiculous amount of comedic material she embodies.

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Wednesday, 16 February 2011 14:23

SNL Recap: Russell Brand and Chris Brown

As a Valentine’s Day treat, Saturday Night Live gave us an episode hosted by a reformed British bad boy married to one of America’s favorite pop divas, and featured a musical guest best known for beating up one of America’s favorite pop divas. So much for traditional romance.

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Wednesday, 02 February 2011 18:30

SNL Recap: Jesse Eisenberg and Nicki Minaj

Recap: Saturday Night Live

Season 36, Episode 13

“Jesse Eisenberg, Nicki Minaj”

When I heard that Jesse Eisenberg was going to host “Saturday Night Live,” my first thought was, “can he do comedy?” I immediately thought of all the popular movies he’s been in, and — barring the almighty “Social Network” — most of his characters have been funny. With that being the case, it’s strange that I didn’t automatically associate Eisenberg with comedy. Apparently, “SNL” felt the same, because right from the start, it seemed like they were forcing the connection.

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Thursday, 20 January 2011 14:32

Modern Family Recap: "Caught In the Act"

Modern Family

Season 2, Episode 13

“Caught in the Act”

Some people have had the misfortune of witnessing their parents doing… well, you know. It.  While you may have been one of the lucky ones who escaped this hellish ordeal, the scandalized Dunphy kids almost resorted to eyeball bleaching after an awkward interruption on Wednesday night’s “Modern Family.”

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