Monthly Archives: December 2011

“Angry Boys” Continues Creator Chris Lilley’s Unique Brand of Comedy

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

by Katie Monigan via zap2it.com In 2008, HBO broadcasted an eight episode series originally aired on Australia’s ABC network called “Summer Heights High,” which featured Australian comedian Chris Lilley as both writer and actor of the three main characters. Set … Continue reading →

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American Horror Story, Season 1, Episode 12: “Afterbirth”

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

by Alex Greenberger via io9.com We’ve finally come to an end of the first season of “American Horror Story.”  It’s been a bumpy ride, full of hard to stomach segments like gouged out eyes, rape, severed baby limbs, and ghostly … Continue reading →

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American Horror Story, Season 1, Episode 11: “Birth”

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

by Alex Greenberger Last night’s “Birth” may be the most aptly titled “American Horror Story” episode yet. As Vivien finally gives birth to her twins, we get little explanation for much of anything in this intense, eleventh episode.  Instead, we … Continue reading →

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Best of 2011: Music

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

Here are what some of the WSN music writers picked as their favorites of 2011: by Daniel Fuchs and Ritu Ghiya Two WSN music writers give their thoughts on Bon Iver’s album. Not since Bob Dylan’s “Highway 61 Revisited” has there … Continue reading →

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Best of 2011: Music

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Here are what some of the WSN music writers picked as their favorites of 2011: by Justin Block Drake- “Marvin’s Room” On June 9th, at 6:28 AM, Drake mysteriously posted a picture of himself smoking outside of a private jet … Continue reading →

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Best of 2011: Music

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Here are what some of the WSN music writers picked as their favorites of 2011: by Brian Capuder Austra- “Feel It Break” If you’ve ever heard an Austra song, you would know it. Few bands in my repertoire have such … Continue reading →

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Snaps Abound at Jamie Woon Show at Mercury Lounge

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

by Brian Capuder I had the pleasure of seeing the sold out Jamie Woon/Erika Spring show at The Mercury Lounge.  Jamie Woon is interesting in that if you’re in Europe, it is almost difficult not to have heard of him. … Continue reading →

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Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Get Webster Hall Wildly Clapping and Dancing Along

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

by Evan Powell, photos by Evan Powell When Clap Your Hand Say Yeah’s opening band, WATERS, ended their act by attempting to go into the audience to perform an acoustic song, the band did not prove to be too successful. … Continue reading →

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Crystal Stilts Fail to Dazzle at Knitting Factory

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

by Gabi Jensen, photos by Gabi Jensen It’s safe to say that I’m a complete sucker for live music. Put me in a sold out venue, with an eager audience and a talented band onstage, and I’m generally a happy … Continue reading →

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On & On, Badu Keeps Going Like a Rolling Stone

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

by Alaina Berry, photos by Alaina Berry Erykah Badu and her Dallas-based crew, The Cannabinoids, packed the Best Buy Theater with soulful melodies and her silky R&B voice. Opening for the group was Brooklyn’s own rapper, Theophilus London. London, one … Continue reading →

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