Category Archives: Blog
“Put It In My Video” by Childish Gambino
In honor of Community returning next week, here’s the track “Put It In My Video” by Childish Gambino (a.k.a. Donald Glover). Truly a force to be reckoned with, this guy.
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10 Tips for the College Freshmen Class of 2015
1. College is a great place to discover tons of indie music already ruined by the internet. 2. Girls love it when you begin and end sentences with “Much ado m’lady.” I recommend using it in the quad for a … Continue reading
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Dammit George Lucas
Nerds rejoice! Next Friday, our beloved Star Wars saga – which birthed so many “waiting until 30” virgins – is coming to sumptuous Blu-Ray. Finally, George Lucas will give us – the people who fund the Lucasfilm payroll – the … Continue reading
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Subway Buddha, or Contemplating 9/11
At the end of a long day of work, the last thing you need is theatrics. But in New York City, you’ll get nothing but theatrics. And like bed bugs, filth, and yuppies below Canal, you need to get used … Continue reading
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Good Vick Hunting, or Why I’m Obsessed With Fantasy Sports
My Labor Day did not have an ideal start. I know that oversleeping on a three-day weekend emphasizes the point of the three-day weekend, but it came with a price: I was half an hour late to a fantasy football … Continue reading
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January 2011 Playlist
The songs that have been getting heavy rotation for the last 31 days… “Public Image” by Public Image Ltd. “Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell” by Das Racist “All of The Lights” by Kanye West “Mean Street” by Van Halen … Continue reading
Sleeping In with Matt Fried, Episode 10
Jim Campolongo – a writer for USA Network’s White Collar and a friend of mine since high school – sat down for my podcast this week to talk about the show’s wild success. That band playing under the video is … Continue reading
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“Portlandia” Is Amazing
Mark my words: Portlandia will reach the cult heights of Mr. Show. I have no shame in saying it, because I believe it. Aside from the writing and acting (which is super-sharp), I really love what they do with the … Continue reading
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