Reality TV programming is king and deserves its own place in the awards season. In 2009, I flew out to LA to cover the Fox Reality Channel's Really Awards which is first attempt I've known of to honor reality TV shows. The network went off the air shortly after, and the next year Mark Long (Pocket Protein, "Road Rules," The Challenge") along with Memphis Garrett, Pam Backer, … [Read more...] about 2014 RealityWanted Awards: Categories, Nominees and Smack Talk
Archives for 2014
‘Shameless’ Season 4, Episode 7 Recap — ‘A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin’
This week has an epic showdown between Lip and Fiona, Mickey goes on the hunt for his ex-boyfriend Ian, Veronica and Kev get some startling news, Debbie is forced to face heartbreak, and Carl gets bullied. It's a regular sh*tfest for the Malkovichs' and Gallaghers', and there are only four episodes left. Will Fiona go to jail? Will social services place the Gallagher kids in … [Read more...] about ‘Shameless’ Season 4, Episode 7 Recap — ‘A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin’
BREAKING: Outkast to headline Summerfest, 20 year anniversary festival tour dates
It has been 20 years since high school friends from Atlanta Andre Benjamin aka "Andre 3000" and Antwan Patton aka "Big Boi" who comprise the group Outkast redefined hip hop with their eccentric style. As a group, they've been on hiatus since 2007 and since fielded rumors ranging from a permanent split to releasing a new album. Neither is the case as the artists took time to … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Outkast to headline Summerfest, 20 year anniversary festival tour dates
Must See Play: Bruce Reisman’s ‘Blank’ now playing at The Complex Hollywood
So much of Hollywood being focused on film and TV that its vibrant theater scene does not get well deserved attention. Theater is Hollywood's hidden gem which should be no surprise considering that it is bustling with actors, writers, producers, authors, and directors. Not to be missed is the stage play "Blank," written and directed by Bruce Reisman, at The Complex Hollywood's … [Read more...] about Must See Play: Bruce Reisman’s ‘Blank’ now playing at The Complex Hollywood
‘Shameless’ Season 4, Episode 6 Recap — ‘Iron City’
Episode 6 "Iron City" is my favorite episode of this season's "Shameless" so far. Fiona has to cope with her arrest; and Frank learns that he is living his last few days on earth. "Shameless" can't go on without Frank in it; and I don't want to think the show is in its last season, either (update Feb 18 @ 4:26pm CT: "Shameless" was just renewed for a 5th season!!!). On top of … [Read more...] about ‘Shameless’ Season 4, Episode 6 Recap — ‘Iron City’