Out of this World

Written by Doug Strassler on . 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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Extra! Extra! And Here’s Some More Extra For Ya!

Written by Doug Strassler on . 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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Judging Judy

Written by Doug Strassler on . 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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The Mandate: What is the etiquette for sleeping with him on the first date?

Written by The Mandate on . 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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