Monthly Archives: May 2012

Snow White and the Huntsman Review

By Jonathon Dornbush Disney’s classic telling of the Snow White fairytale has become the standard film iteration by which all other versions of the tale are judged.  Despite its lingering presence, two films this year chose to put their own … Continue reading

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“True Blood” Newbie Aaron Christian Howles Talks Hollywood, Music and Dead Deer

by Jeremy Grossman Despite appearing on a show about vampires, werewolves, witches, ghosts and people who magically turn into dogs, Aaron Christian Howles is a shockingly down-to-earth young Hollywood actor. On June 10, when HBO’s fan favorite “True Blood” debuts … Continue reading

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Girls, Episode 7: “Welcome to Bushwick (a.k.a. The Crackcident)”

by Jeremy Grossman via tvequals.com “Welcome to Bushwick (a.k.a. The Crackcident)” had great acting, some amazing one-liners, and was made up of incredibly well-made scenes. I am definitely on my way to enjoying whatever it is that this show has … Continue reading

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The Killing, Episode 23: “72 Hours”

by Alex Greenberger via tvequals.com Isn’t it just so rewarding to hear, “Just three episodes until Rosie Larsen’s killer is revealed,” in the preview for the next episode?  I don’t know about you, but I heaved a sigh of relief.  … Continue reading

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Photo Album: Relive The Great GoogaMooga Festival

Photos by Gloria Lee The Great GoogaMooga Festival, held on May 19 & 20, combined live music and great food and drinks for attendees to enjoy at Prospect Park.  Performances included The Roots, Hall & Oates, and Lez Zepplin.  To … Continue reading

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“Moonrise Kingdom” – Another masterful film from Wes Anderson

By Alex Greenberger From its opening shot, Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom” reveals itself to be something special.  The first seconds of the film present viewers with Suzy (newcomer Kara Hayward), who is currently listening to Benjamin Britten’s classically styled suite … Continue reading

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Glee, Episode 66: “Goodbye”

by Chris Saccaro via popcrush.com Mr. Schuester said it best when he said the only thing left to do was say goodbye. With Nationals behind them, the Glee Club spends this episode completing one of Mr. Schue’s more appropriate weekly … Continue reading

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“Max Payne 3″ – Enter the Twisted and Captivating World of Max Payne

By Jonathon Dornbush The marriage of gameplay and story has been one of the primary ventures of modern gaming, and Rockstar is no stranger to seeking this unison.  Often the developer’s efforts result in open-world games with varying methods of … Continue reading

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NYU Student Filmmakers Shine at the 39th Annual Student Academy Awards

by Jeremy Grossman Four film students from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts have received the prestigious distinction of being named finalists for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences 39th Annual Student Academy Awards. On April … Continue reading

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Girls, Episode 6: “The Return”

by Jeremy Grossman via The AV Club Just when I thought “Girls” had proven itself as an incompetent mess of a show, it comes out with an episode that may not be perfect, but definitely more curious than anything the … Continue reading

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