Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Start of a New Empire

HBO’s newest show, “Boardwalk Empire,” debuts this Sunday and I must admit, I haven’t been this excited about a TV premiere since… well, let’s just say it’s been a while. With a saturation of shows about crime, single girls looking … Continue reading

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Pay Less for Isabel Toledo Footwear

This year, Fashion Week solidified the fact that the democratization of an elitist industry has arrived.  First, Vogue magazine staged the largest public fashion show in New York City history, with over 170 models parading brands like Gap and Payless … Continue reading

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‘Jack Goes Boat’ Review Rundown

Since I first saw the trailer for “Jack Goes Boating” at the beginning of the summer, I have been eagerly awaiting the film’s release. The comedy-drama follows the relationships of two couples: Clyde (John Ortiz) and Lucy (Daphne Rubin-Vega), who … Continue reading

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Spend Less While Watching More

O! Complain not of the price of things, my friend, for I have found cheap entertainment! While you probably pay $12.50 per Friday night movie, I might spend only $6. And while you fork over unseemly wads of dough for … Continue reading

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Rafa Triumphs, Despite Massive Bald Head

When it was all over, I stared at my somewhat obstructed view and surveyed the assembled crowd, while my thoughts turned to two things: first, my iPad. They’re not allowed inside the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis … Continue reading

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The Quest for the Best Diner in NYC

New York City is obsessed with diners. Need proof? Look no further than Google Instant, where results appear as users are still typing. After typing in ‘best diner in,’ ‘diners in,’ and ‘great diners in,’ the search engine automatically populates … Continue reading

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Brooklyn Book Festival Sheds Light on a Gloomy Day

Despite the ominous weather, bibliophiles of all ages trekked to the the fifth annual Brooklyn Book Festival this Sunday for an opportunity to participate in all things book related. Featuring more than 200 authors – both local and widely recognized … Continue reading

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Rebranding 9/11

Maybe it’s backlash for that whole “Freedom Fries” thing. Courrier International hired the French-based Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency to make this ad promoting the Paris-based weekly newspaper, which also circulates in Portugal and Japan. Is this a risque art-statement … Continue reading

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Rihanna Premieres New Single on Ryan Seacrest

Fresh off the heels of her controversial collaboration with Eminem on the domestic abuse themed “Love the Way You Lie,” Rihanna is injecting some life into the pop music world again with the premier of the first single off her … Continue reading

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New Yorkers go to Long Island for Labor Day

Summer for New Yorkers would not be complete without weekend trips onto Long Island. Whether it’s wine tasting on the North Fork, hobnobbing with the glitterati in the Hamptons, or dancing the night away on Fire Island, Long Island promises … Continue reading

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