Monthly Archives: November 2011

New Girl, Episode 7: “Bells”

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

by Clio McConnell This week’s “New Girl,” “Bells,” took a surprisingly serious turn. They’ve dropped the Nick/Jess/Paul love triangle for the moment (sorry, folks, no Justin Long to be found in “Bells”) in favor of moving on to some much … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time, Episode 5: “That Still Small Voice”

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

by Jeremy Grossman via smallscreenscoop.com Finally, it feels like “Once Upon A Time” knows what it’s doing. For the first four episodes, the show has been hit-or-miss, with stiff plotlines that did little to develop the confused cast of characters. … Continue reading →

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American Horror Story, Season 1, Episode 8: “Rubber Man”

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

by Alex Greenberger Full SPOILERS to follow. Ryan Murphy has called the eighth episode of “American Horror Story,” entitled “Rubber Man,” his favorite episode.  And with good reason.  “Rubber Man” is proof that “American Horror Story” is continually improving as … Continue reading →

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Body Language Steal the Show from Keep Shelly in Athens

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

by Parker Bruce Body Language should do a show with fellow New York band Twin Sister.  Body Language come off as a more bounding, boppy Twin Sister.  They put on a magnificent show at Glasslands over the summer with their … Continue reading →

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Rihanna’s Newest LP a Luke-Warm Reheat of Her Last

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

by Parker Bruce Full disclosure: Rihanna is probably tied with Beyoncé as my favorite pop star. That’s why it breaks my heart to say her new album, “Talk That Talk,” is essentially “Loud” Part 2. Except it’s a lesser album … Continue reading →

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2 Broke Girls, Episode 10: “And the Very Christmas Thanksgiving”

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

by Katie Monigan via CBS.com As “Two Broke Girls’” debut season nears its fall finale, I think we can safely say that next week’s final episode won’t be anything too surprising. While the outrageous and the occasionally offensive are inherent … Continue reading →

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“Asuncion” Lights Up Off-Broadway

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

Brittany Spanos Off-Broadway has recently been infested with an influx of young, acclaimed actors testing out their chops as playwrights. Zach Braff made waves with his comedy “All New People.” Zoe Kazan recently opened her dysfunctional family play “We Live … Continue reading →

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“Queen of the Mist” is a Crown Jewel

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

by Olivia George Every once in a while you come across a show that is so good that even after two and half hours of sitting still, when you hear the swell of what you know is going to be … Continue reading →

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Tormented Beauty Lykke Li Showcases Raw Emotion & Talent at Wellmont Theatre.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

by Ritu Ghiya On a stage clouded by a heavy fog machine, shrouded with geometric lights, her ombré blonde hair lit up like a halo in Jersey’s Wellmont Theatre. All night, Lykke Li was simply, in all senses, raw. Wellmont Theatre … Continue reading →

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Dom Played an Inspired Set at Irving Plaza

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

by Thomas Collins The music video for “Living in America,” Dom’s signature song, represents the band’s aesthetic: it is vaguely psychedelic and populated with images of cigarette eating, skateboarding, and streaking.  Dom’s songs themselves, though, are pure bubblegum, covered with … Continue reading →

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