Author Archives: Pop-Culture Spectrum

So many videogames, so little time

This week inFAMOUS 2 comes out.  Upcoming there’s Batman: Arkham City, Uncharted 3 and so much more.  That so much more makes things so hard for an avid video gamer.  Now, I’m not super avid, as I don’t like Real … Continue reading

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Book Expo America 2011 Photo Edition (Day 2)

Jimmy Fallon was very gracious and kind.  He loved that I told him how much I loved “The Bathroom Wall” Kevin Sorbo was a little late, but he was awesome, even when I accidentally in my half-awake state confused Andromeda … Continue reading

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John Lithgow on stage at Book Expo America 2011

I was lucky enough to get a front row seat to John Lithgow’s Insight Stages promoting his upcoming memoir DRAMA: An Actor’s Education.  It was a fun and enjoyable presentation.  I edited it into three parts for time (per to … Continue reading

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Book Expo America 2011-The Photo Edition (Day 1)

Bruce Jay Friedman, writer of Stir Crazy, The Lonely Guy, Splash and many more. He has a new memoir, Lucky Bruce slated for the fall of 2011. Jenny Slate & Dean Fleischer-Camp, the comedienne and her entertainment partner have a … Continue reading

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Book Expo America Day 2 AND 3 (Quick & Dirty)

As my entire weekend was filled with sun, beach and beautiful people I have yet to catch up fully.  I felt for the few readers I do/may have, I’d give a whirl of memories. Spoke with Jimmy Fallon for what … Continue reading

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Book Expo America 2011 Day 1 (Quick & Dirty)

So many Books! I Kissed Florence Henderson! John Lithgow was awesome. So many books! Had way too much fun and didn’t eat all day. Was too exhausted for parties, ah well. So many books! Real versions to come!

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Book Expo America 2011 Day 0 (Full Real Report)

On the bus to the event I met a journalist who works for a Toronto paper but remotely from NYC.  She was interesting and if I see her tomorrow she’ll get a business card for sure. I spent a good … Continue reading

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Day 0 at Book Expo America 2011

Sitting in the BEA Press Room as I type this, talking with fellow journalists and bloggers about everything and anything. As the show isn’t actually open till tommorow there’s actually really nothing to do but check out the CIROBE remainders … Continue reading

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Made for Each Other – Having a monster for a boyfriend

High School romances are a tricky practice. Telling quality stories about Highschool romance are an even trickier practice. They’re set-up to be hokey automatically. Looking at any of the best romantic comedy films movies about people in High School and … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Macho Man

(above photo taken by me at a 2006 CD signing in NYC) On May 20, 2011, Randall Poffo, best known to the world as “Macho Man” Randy Savage was unwrapped from his mortal coil.  Reports account his death occurring from … Continue reading

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