May 2013
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[RPDR 5 - Episode 6 Recap] Bitch Perfect
Can I get an aspirin? (It was an easy pun I couldn’t resist, sorry.)
Mini-Challenge:
Kind of a cute idea to see how good their makeup instincts are, but breaking down the concept comes down to queens trying to be boy scouts and cast a glint off their glitter eyeshadow for light to get a roughin’ it merit badge. I adored Alaska’s idea though and the funeral bug net reveal.
I’m sure they...
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C2E2 Cosplay Brigade
Ever the tepid and steadfastly-almost dedicated reporter that I am, I hoisted up my disgruntled disposition towards strangers and held them down until I got a photo. Just for you guys. You’re welcome. Buy me a snow cone.
I got excited for this and jogged a little. I like manga, okay?
If a certain fancy photographer weren’t going around with his special polaroid camera, I would’ve gotten...
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TDHN Exclusive: Highlights From Mad Men At The...
Exactly a week ago, the Paley Center in Manhattan featured a panel with the cast of Mad Men. Fans and the media filled in every sold out seat in the main theatre and the second floor. Despite seeing the festivities through a screen, this was one of the best panels I have ever attended anywhere.
Mad Men’s ensemble cast and crew was represented by the creator Matthew Weiner as well as...
April 2013
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TOP 3 REASONS WHY MY MAD FAT DIARY RULES.
Every few years or so comes a teen show that reaches into our jaded adult hearts and pulls out the inner adolescent in all of us. Before our biggest concern was the bump and grind of every day life, we had friends, uur small problems were the size of the universe and nothing else mattered in our lives except for us and our friends. Parents were evil, teachers knew nothing, but the world was...
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Cosplay crackdown in NYC?
So there has been something that has been grinding my gears and that is the new proposal by NYC City Councilman Peter Vallone to crack down on costumed humans. The legislation introduced is intended to crack down on costume characters or ban them outright. According to CBS, “One bill would require registration, as well as a permission slip proving that the character involved has been licensed,...
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Doctor Who Review: A Short Assessment Of Clara
Doctor Who kicked off the second half of Series 7 last night with The Bells of Saint John. Clara moves from being the mysterious guest star to being the main companion. I watched this episode with a view of assessing Clara as a character as opposed to the plot as I have in past episode reviews.
Although she is established as the same person as Oswin from Asylum of the Daleks and Victorian...
March 2013
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One girl's opinion about Girls.
The second season of Girls ended last week, but the talk of next season hasn’t stopped. (Seriously, people don’t shut the hell up about the show.) It doesn’t get viewers like The Walking Dead or Game of Thrones, but it has just about the same amount of hype.
Being a female in my mid 20s, I would be the target audience watching. The problem is I still haven’t figured...
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[RPDR 5 - Episode 4 Recap] Nut Cracker
Droppin’ babies at da club
Vivienne dryly flips her invisible wig hair to the girls simply having too much personality. Though Roxxxy would easily get on my nerves, I’m not a drag queen who deals with large personalities on a weekly basis. And “big personalities” usually means “I don’t know how to stand out and I’m worried.”
Let’s skip the...
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag: New Screens and...
We’re learning more about the newest installation to the franchise faster than expected - does Ubisoft want this stuff leaked on purpose? I’m thinking it would make sense given that the game is supposed to be out on October 29th. The newest trailer confirms that Edward Kenway, a pirate trained by Assassins, is indeed the star of the show. Since we’re going back in time and...
synchronisedladydancing asked: You're insane! The scandal in belgravia comparison To canon was So Accurate! Thankyou For That!!
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag RELEASE DATE...
There has been much talk and speculation about the forthcoming title from the Assassin’s Creed franchise. I have to admit, I wasn’t very excited since I just didn’t like Connor from the 3rd installation of the series; however, I really did love Haytham Kenway. Rumors were swirling that the protagonist of the next game is actually Edward Kenway, Haytham’s father. I am...
February 2013
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Gallifrey One 2013 Diary: Thursday
Gallifrey One for those of you who don’t know is one of the biggest Doctor Who conventions in the US. It’s held in Los Angeles during President’s Day weekend. This was my first Gallifrey One ever, and I loved every minute of it. Each day I made sure to jot down and photograph the best parts of my experience.
The first event of the con is the line to pick up your badges. While...
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5 Spoilers from Dallas 2.05 "Trial and Error"
(Photo Courtesy of TNT)
When we last left off on Dallas, the Ewing’s were facing yet another apocalypse when Bobby took the fall for his good wife Anne and confessed to shooting Harris. Anne was feeling guilt for poor Bobby taking the fault for shooting Harris, who by all means deserved it. Elsewhere Elena’s brother was off doing scheming things and Cliff made sure Pamela...
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Attention Whovians: TDHN Will Cover Gallifrey One!
I’ll be live tweeting/live blogging the awesome happenings at Gallifrey One in Los Angeles this weekend. This convention is one of the largest Doctor Who specific cons in America. count.
Follow our Twitter and track the hashtag #TDHNGally1Diary. These posts will be a fan’s eye view at the panels, special guests, cosplay, and other events. Keep checking our site for long form posts as...
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[RPDR 5 - Episode 3 Recap] Are You Afraid Of The...
I could see how you’d feel that way.
Editor’s Note - RPDR sometimes goes blurry on my computer so the screencaps are blurry at moments, forgive me.
Damn Queerty using the the title I already had planned. It’s what I get for waiting to your reading schedule, children.
Pre-Drama/Overall: Surprise! Serena is gone and Monica has declared her ultra-special-top-secret-secret to...
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A Downton Fan Watches Upstairs, Downstairs Series...
Series 2 of Upstairs, Downstairs takes place between 1908 and 1910, which is still two years before Downton officially begins. (If you missed the first Upstairs vs Downton post, click here.) James and Elizabeth drive most of the drama in this series, and their boundary pushing correlates nicely with events from Series 2 of Downton. [Cast photo courtesy of Upstairs, Downstairs Webpages]
James...
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Go Go Curry 3rd location! Celebrate with 55 cent...
One of my favorite foodie spots is opening their third location this month. Find your way down to 2 John Street, New York, NY 10038 at 10:55am on February 25th, 2013. The first 555 guests get 55 cent medium sized curry plus 5 topping coupons to use on future visits.
You can check out my original review here.
You should really like their facebook page here.
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[RPDR 5 - Episode 2 Recap] Lip Smackers
Since I tricked some RPDR fans into reading, I figured (begrudgingly) that I might as well do a recap. Normally I try to be diplomatic but I’ll have to be harsh this kind of show, but know there are things I’m holding back. And I love you all, darlings. Cop out preface done. Challenge: It was refreshing to not have to skip through the usual recap reel about the prizes, keep mixing up...
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Why I'm NOT buying anymore Assassin's Creed DLC
I feel as if the hype surrounding Assassin’s Creed is finally dying down and I have a variety of emotions swirling around me. I feel regret not jumping upon the cosplay bandwagon, for one thing, because maybe I’d be famous like all of the other scantily clad Ezio or Altair chicks who decided cleavage and legs were essential to their interpretation of fully clothed men. Who...
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RPDR's Basic Bitch Guide to Drag in Performance...
Relieved I decided to take the early premiere option that Ru has been offering for the first episode of the last 2 seasons because I was having some SERIOUS feelings. But I gave her two episodes in case she turned things around. Enh. Serena ChaCha came in and as soon as I heard “art school” and “performance art” coming out of her mouth, I knew I’d want to smack her...
January 2013
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Justified- "The Bird Has Flown"
Raylan is on the hunt to track down Lindsay and Randall on this week’s installment of Justified. Last week, Raylan’s apartment was wrecked with Lindsay nowhere to be found. Art and Tim are MIA this week, but Raylan gets to partner up with Rachel. They search the house of a man named Joe Hoppus, since that’s the last place they were seen grifting. They question a few fighters...
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Bunheads- "The Astronaut and the Ballerina"
Michelle runs into a a familiar face in Paradise- her brother, Scotty (and real life brother to Sutton Foster). It’s always fun when we meet some family member of the main character of a show. We don’t know much of Michelle’s life before Vegas, and Scotty let’s us in of the world before the showgirl. There’s no question that Scotty and Michelle have that sibling...
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Switched at Birth- "Dressing For the Charade"
The drama continues! Immigration makes an unexpected visit on this week’s Switched At Birth, and Regina is nowhere near prepared. The family works so well together to make sure Regina doesn’t go to jail. They use sign language to their advantage: Kathryn signs to Daphne to warn her about Regina’s room, while she is speaking different words since the immigration officer does...
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Downton Retrospective: Series 3 Episodes 2-4
Sunday night’s episode marked the halfway point for Downton Series Three with the saddest episode yet. Although this review combines the events of 3 episodes, keep in mind each of these events takes place weeks or months apart in the internal time line. (Photo of Highclere Castle courtesy of PBS on Facebook.)
SPOILER LINE DO NOT CROSS IF YOU’RE NOT CAUGHT UP!!!!
Episode 4 brings Sybil...
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Hey Now Books! Special Edition: The Silver Linings...
I noticed that I was behind on my 2013 book list and was very upset. I decided that it would be a good idea to pick up a book and just read it in a few hours to catch up and be on point with 2013 goal of nearly 100 books. I’m not sure if I’ll make it but I hope I will. Picking up The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick was an easy choice; I’ve heard so many amazing...
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Hey Now Books! Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini...
Title: Daughter of Smoke and Bone
Author: Laini Taylor
Pages/Format: 355 pages on ebook
Rating: 3/5 Hey Nows
Fantasy young adult books aren’t that easy to come by, especially ones that stick to the true form of fantasy with creatures, magic, and all that good stuff. So when I heard about a story of a demon girl that falls in love with an angel boy I had to pick it up,...
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Justified- "Truth and Consequences"
Last week, Raylan found out that his new gal pal was married, or at least they were. Lindsay explains that they used to be a couple of grifters, but Randall was extremely jealous of Lindsay’s flirtatious ways with their victims. Raylan stirs some trouble while visiting Randall in the gym by mentioning that Lindsay was in his bedroom last night, and Randall challenges him to a fight. Of...
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Bunheads- "I'll Be Your Meyer Lanksy"
Bunheads seemed a bit all over the place this week, just like it’s sister show beforehand, Switched at Birth. All the characters all involved in some story, but none of it comes together. Last week, Sasha was told she needs to choose to move with her mother or father, but she hasn’t packed a thing. Her mother just gives her the keys and leaves. (How a mother could just leave behind...
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Switched at Birth-"Duel of Two Women"
A lot was happening on this week’s Switched at Birth, but there was a little too much of going on. Bay and Natalie are still having problems, including Bay trying to cover up the ‘hearie bitch’ graffiti on her locker. Emmett lets his mom knows what’s going on, and schedules a mandatory retreat so all the students can figure out their problems. Yes, because forcing all...
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Justified- "Where's Waldo?"
Ladies and Gentlemen: Justified is back! Ok, I realize it was back a week ago, but I watched the episode late. Sue me! But yes, i am sorry. I am with Justified for the rest of the season. I swear on Ray Ray! (So you know I’m serious.)
Last week, Ellen May felt saved by God thanks to Billy St. Cyr. Unfortunately, she has been missing some shifts. She tells Ava her soul is saved and she...
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Bunheads- "Channing Tatum is a Fine Actor"
There are new faces in Paradise, and our little Bunheads aren’t really fond of them. Cosette and Frankie, the new brother/sister students just happen to be those insanely talented kids who seem like they could do anything. Cosette is an excellent dancer, so its clear that the girls would be jealous of her being the MVP of Fanny’s school. I wish we could have seen Fanny’s...
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Switched At Birth- "The Awakening Conscience"
Switched at Birth is starting off its second season delightfully. All the characters seem to be apart of a storyline, having the cast act more like an ensemble rather than just the 2 girls who were switched having the stories revolve around them. Daphne and Bay are obviously still the core plot of the show, but having all the characters involved makes the cast more of a whole.
This week, Bay...
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Hey Now Books! The Top 3 Reasons Why The Host is...
It’s usually known as that other book that Stephenie Meyer wrote, the one with all the sci fi and silly aliens. But here’s the thing, The Host is far more superior than her first book, Twilight, in both characterization and plot development. Unfortunately for Meyer, being known as the woman who created twihards isn’t always the best thing for serious literary folks out there....
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Switched at Birth- "The Door to Freedom"
Switched at Birth’s second season has finally arrived! After Angelo has won all that cash, he returns to the Kennishes with a new sports car and presents for all! He gives Bay a love letter Frida Kahlo wrote to Diego, and Daphne a food truck! These are quite the extravagant gifts from your long lost father, huh? It seems that Angelo wants to give back to the rest of the family for moving...
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Bunheads- "You Wanna See Something?"
It’s a very ABC Family day on TDHN, with winter premieres galore! (Switched At Birth review to follow) My favorite new show from last summer returns: Bunheads! In the mid-season finale, Michelle left Paradise after macing the entire cast of The Nutcracker. Where does she end up? Back to her Vegas roots, of course! She is the backup dancer/poser for a lame magician’s act that barely...
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Downton Abbey Retrospective: Series 3 Episode 1
I am too excited over Downton’s return to PBS to write a formal review. Two hours didn’t feel like enough time. Here’s my spoiler filled thoughts on the Series 3 premiere. (Photo courtesy of Masterpiece) :
- Team FREE BATES is in full swing! Prisons in 1920 suck, and Vera is still ruining Bate’s life from beyond the grave. Thomas thinks Bates is guilty, but Carson...
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The Devil's Advocate - The Lizzie Bennet Diaries,...
On occasion we think about how to capture the essence of ourselves in several words (i.e. when compiling a twitter profile.) As complicated and beguiling of a creature l am, l have trouble drumming up more than “knitter & Cher fanatic”. Yet of the few details that can be scrounged up to capture my essence, one of the most well known details among friends is Jane Austen Protestor...
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Degrassi: "Las Vegas"
Kristina: Happy New Year, Degrassi fans! I only just realized that the Las Vegas episode was one long episode. It was almost like a mini-movie, though I’m pretty sure it can’t be considered a TV movie by any standards. Sorry for being so late!
Drew: We’re late? When did this come out?
K: On my birthday, the 14th of December. I just thought it would be split into 2 parts like...
December 2012
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Watching Buffy as a First Timer- Season 7!
So, I’ve reached the end of my journey, much sooner than I thought I would. (Thanks, influenza!) It was only 6 months ago that I introduced myself to Buffy and the gang, meeting various demons and vamps along the way. I laughed, I cried, I sang. Let us go through our final recap, shall we?
This season mostly deals with all the potential slayers being trained by Buffy. (And also, they all live...
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Doctor Who Review: The Snowmen
Fans who missed tonight’s Doctor Who Christmas Special on BBC America are missing much more than usual. This special introduced the new companion Clara, portrayed by Jenna Louise-Coleman. [Photo courtesy of BBC America]
The episode starts with the Doctor continuing his mission to stay off the grid. He camps out in Victorian era London, enlisting the help of Madame Vastra, Jenny, and Strax...
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Hey Now Books! The Fault in Our Stars by John...
Title: The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Format: ebook 198 pgs
Rating: 5/5 Hey Nows
When I was first recommended anything by John Green I sort of shrugged it off. There’s a lot of authors that are hyped about and never fully meet the accolades for which they are spoken of so highly, when people talk others are convinced before they even try something;...
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Watching Buffy as a First Timer- Season 6!
The expression of Buffy’s face above describes the way I felt about season 6 as a whole: dull and lifeless. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a complete fail. There are some gems such as musical-fanastical episode “Once More, With Feeling.” (I still haven’t decided if I prefer this episode over Scrubs’ “My Musical”.) It took me almost a month to...
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Editorial: Turning Award Anger Into Action
This week the SAG and Golden Globes Awards announced their nominations for the best in film and television. As usual, the anger of millions of sci fi/fantasy/action/international television fans can be heard all across the internet. I am definitely guilty in past years shouting about unfavorable results. The more I studied the industry, I realized that rants on social media sites will not...
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Some Thoughts on Sons of Anarchy
Season 5 of Sons of Anarchy has probably been the most solid season of the series since season 2. Seasons 3 and 4 are not bad by any means, but season 3 was really slow in Ireland. Season 4’s underwhelming finale ended with Jax becoming the President of the club.
When the season first started, I wasn’t sure if it was going to be as great as it was. I didn’t know where they...
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TDHN Exclusive: Chronicles Of Downton Abbey At...
Last week, NYC’s Strand Bookstore celebrated the release of the second companion book to the series The Chronicles of Downton Abbey. Author Jessica Fellowes was interviewed by Carol Wallace, whose book To Marry An English Lord inspired Downton Abbey.
Chronicles is the sequel to the book The World of Downton Abbey. Both books were written at the same time as filming. While World focused on the...
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8 Reasons Why Jennifer Lawrence is America's Dream...
Hi, I’m Sara and I’m new to the Hey Now Crew. I’m taking it upon myself to tell you why Jennifer Lawrence is America’s dream girl because I love America. I also like lists so here’s a list of the eight reasons that this angel should be appreciated.
1 - Katniss. Everdeen.
Lets just get this one out of the way.
Katniss is probably the most badass female character in...
November 2012
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Top Of The Second Hour
The second series premiere of the critically acclaimed British drama The Hour on BBC America was well worth the year long wait. Writer and director Abi Morgan dished out another excellent helping of high mystery, 1950’s social and political issues, and investigative journalism fans love so much. Ben Whishaw, Romola Garolai, and Dominic West continue the trend of top notch acting they set...
Degrassi: "Tonight, Tonight"
Kristina: So we are back! Since this is supposedly the season finale (although there are the Vegas wedding episodes in a few weeks), we decided to make our Degrassi posts a thing. I love fun, witty banter, don’t you?
Drew: ….Yes.
K: That’s all you have to say about bouncing off witty banter with me?
D: Yes.
K: Well, ok then…. on with the episodes! First of all, we...
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Hate-Watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Every year I tell myself I enjoy the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Maybe it’s because I’ve attended it when I was younger, sitting on my Dad’s shoulders, glaring at the Kermit and Big Bird balloons. I didn’t tune in last year, so I’ve decided to get up early (10am) and see if my nostalgia was still there. Turns out, it’s not.
What, you say? The Kermit...
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Degrassi: Why Can't I Quit You?
With guest writer Drew Gallagher
Kristina: As I was browsing at the shows to watch on my DVR, my boyfriend agreed to sit through Degrassi. (What a champ, right?) He hasn’t seen it in awhile, but I’ve been avidly watching it since The Next Generation started. I understand this is a show on Teen Nick and that I’m almost 25 years old, but I can’t seem to quit Degrassi. I...
