Out of this World

Written by Doug Strassler on April 5, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

Mac Rogers’ Honeycomb trilogy continues with Blast Radius By Doug Strassler Blast Radius is the second installment in a trilogy devised by Mac Rogers that defies typical categorization. It’s firmly steeped in the tenets of science fiction, but sidesteps the need for flashy special effects. There are familial and romantic relationships at play, but they
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Honoring David Goodis: the Poet Laureate of the Bleak

Written by admin on April 5, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

It was probably the first happy ending featuring David Goodis ever. Last night, the Library of America and the Film Society of Lincoln Center, hosted “Pulp Fiction: 2 x David Goodis” at the Walter Reade Theater. The event kicked off the Library of America’s release of David Goodis: Five Noir Novels of the 1940’s &
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The Mandate: How do know when its time to move on?

Written by The Mandate on April 4, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

I’ve gone on a couple of dates with a guy, and the chemistry just isn’t there. We sit at dinner and force conversation, or sit awkwardly staring at our plates. Then you get some booze in us (not a lot, mind you) and the conversation flows like nothing else! How do I know if this
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Extra! Extra! And Here’s Some More Extra For Ya!

Written by Doug Strassler on April 4, 2012. Posted in Arts our town downtown, NY Press Exclusive, Our Town Downtown

Newsies dances as fast as it can By Doug Strassler Newsies: The Musical, the new family-friendly Disney musical that just opened at the Nederlander Theater, pounds out its almost-catchy tunes from the marquee for all passersby to hear, only to bellow even louder for those privileged enough to get this hot ticket and see the
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Hail! The New Yellow Cabs Are Here!

Written by Andrew Rice on April 3, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

The era of the Crown Victoria, the predominant face of New York City taxis, is nearing its end as the new Nissan NV200 yellow cab is unveiled to the public today in SoHo. For sure, the Crown Vic, which has been the primary taxi since the Chevy Caprice was discontinued in 1996, has never won
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Judging Judy

Written by Doug Strassler on April 3, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

Tracie Bennett soars over the rainbow as Judy Garland By Doug Strassler Judy Garland is more than an icon. As one of the original movie stars of the Hollywood studio system, the triple threat bounced between family musicals and adult dramas with a precision and a talent that remains largely unmatched. Like Charlie Chaplin and
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Damsels In Distress: Noah Wunsch’s journey through the screening and after party

Written by Noah Wunsch on April 3, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

I told myself I wasn’t going to drink last night. I lied. That lack of conviction lead me where I stood at the end of the evening, waiting outside the little girls room for one of the lead actress’ who starred in the film I saw two hours and seven Coronas earlier, to come out,
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What We’re Listening to This Week

Written by Noah Wunsch on April 2, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

There’s always a random assortment of tracks making their way through my little Genius contraption (my iPod or iPhone), ahhh how it knows me so well. I look forward to the day the Genius will be able to tell me what I want to eat and Siri can run out and get it. I’m hoping
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Game of Thrones Index: Season 2, Episode 1

Written by NY Press on April 2, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive

Here at the New York Press our Creative Director Ed Johnson is not only handy with photoshop and redesigns, he is also an avid Game of Thrones fan. In the spirit of his love for the show, every week Ed will bring us the Game of Thrones Index, a categorical list revealing everything from the
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The Mandate: What is the etiquette for sleeping with him on the first date?

Written by The Mandate on March 30, 2012. Posted in NY Press Exclusive, On Topic OTDT, Our Town Downtown, Sex & Relationships

You’re asking me what the etiquette is for stripping down buck naked, with someone who is essentially a stranger to you, and doing the nasty on his Pabst stained Star Wars sheets? Um… use a condom? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, sex on the first date IS NOT A GOOD IDEA.
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