Anyone who’s been to Portland knows it’s a city with just a few ridiculous, hippie tendencies. Well, Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein have paired up to lampoon the city in their new IFC show, Portlandia. The series premiered a few weeks ago, but I only just got around to checking out some of the skits …
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Cool Video Explains Visual Effects in ‘Black Swan’
Behind-the-scenes stuff is always super fun when it comes to special effects, and Black Swan is no exception. Check out the above video to see how the filmmakers used CGI to help shape the movie. As Miley Cyrus would say, “that’s pretty cool.” Warning: the video contains some SPOILERS (as well as a brief retread …
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Meet The New NBC Universal (or NBCUniversal) Logo
Now that NBC Universal has gone through the ringer with Comcast, we have a new logo. First things first: NBC Universal is now NBCUniversal (goodbye infernal spaces, hello corporate kerning efficiency); secondly, the NBC peacock is gone (only from NBCU logos, not NBCU); thirdly, no more Universal globe; fourthly, purple – lots of it; and …
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THE QUAFF: Supperclub LA’s Cactus Margarita
Handcrafted cocktails have become de rigeur in Hollywood, and nearly every hip, hot, and trendy club now offers their own nifty concoctions for the masses to consume. Not all libations are created equally though. Thankfully, Supperclub LA has a doozy of a cocktail menu, featuring many creations that have made me very, very happy at …
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Here Come The Real Housewives of Orange County, Season 6!
More Banter About The ‘Housewives’
Hey everyone — I just recorded another videocast with none other than Ronnie Karam (a.k.a. Flipit) from TVgasm. We talked exclusively about The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and The Real Housewives of Atlanta; so be sure to check out the show up above. Next week, there might even be a call in feature…
Piano Stairs Make Things Fun
This video is about a year old, but it’s still pretty cool. Check out what engineers did to encourage foot traffic away from an escalator and on to a staircase.
Win A Free Copy of Kelly Cutrone’s Book, ‘If You Have To Cry, Go Outside.’
How much do we love Kelly Cutrone? Let me count the ways… Unfortunately for us, it doesn’t appear as though Kell on Earth or The City are returning to the air anytime soon (booo!); so while we wait for another reality show to display Kelly in all her splendor, we have her book to play …
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I WANT: Sushi Burrito at Sushiritto
Image from Thrillist Someone — actually a friend of Malibu Judie’s, specifically — came up with the brilliant idea of rolling up a whole butt-load of sushi into a “burrito,” and I can assuredly say that I WANT IT. Unfortunately, Malibu Judie’s friend only sells these sushi burritos at Sushirrito, a new spot up in …
Dinner at Cafe Pinot Proves To Be Delightful Affair
Recently I was invited to a free dinner at Cafe Pinot in downtown LA, and naturally, I all but jumped at the opportunity as there is little that can get between me and free food. I’d never been to Cafe Pinot, and much to my pleasure, I found that it bordered on a lovely court …
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