Kim the FanGirl

TV Rewind: The Vampire Diaries – “The Return”

“I kissed you. You kissed me back. Doppelganger hi-jinks ensued . . .” Last night, that fangtastic, prime-time soap opera we call The Vampire Diaries premiered in full force, leaving little time to process what the heck just really happened. Is Jeremy a vampire? No, he’s not. But he has that super magical ring that…

Artist of the Month: Jack’s Mannequin – The Music (Part 1)

We continue Artist Of The Month with the music of Jack’s Mannequin. Part 1 A musician is more than an artist. A musician is someone who puts their heart and soul into their music. They create every detail. They compose a symphony of song. They write their own music. It’s not about money or fame….

TV Rewind: Terriers – “Leave the dog, take the cannoli.”

First T.V recap of the season! Oh, yeah. At first, Terriers might read as a buddy cop/Ace Ventura crossover: two out of box characters solving crimes, sometimes with a bulldog (I guess it would be too much if it were a terrier). While it seems like a good story for a situational comedy, Terriers is…

Repeat Viewings: What Movies Can You Watch Over And Over Again?

Let’s watch that again! I’m sitting here watching The Hangover for about the 30th time. Why? I don’t know. But, every time it pops up on that T.V guide, I have to watch it. No question about it. It never gets old. Seeing Phil get tased. Listening to Doug’s song. It has to be watched,…

Press Play: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros

We’re going ‘Home’ When you first press your ear to that oversized or undersized headphone and hear the radiant sounds of Edward Sharpe, you feel as if you’ve been transported into another time. The 60s’; a generation centered around an ad agency with less than moral characters. Wait. That’s Mad Men. The 60’s; a time…

Clarissa Explains . . . Why I Miss 90′s Television

Hey. Dude. I Double Dare You Not To Love This. Grab your jelly shoes and your Spice Girls cassette tape, we’re going back in time! I miss you 90’s T.V. I miss not waking up to “Swiper, no swiping. Swiper, no swiping” after falling asleep to Nick At Nite. I miss watching Saturday Morning T.V…

Artist of the Month: Jack’s Mannequin

Jack’s Mannequin. Do I really need to say anything more here? “I consider myself a person like everyone else, and I take my time writing my records because I feel like it captures more of who I am. You have a much greater chance of hitting on themes and points…that could play into someone else’s…

Dim the Lights. The Show’s About to Begin.

I want to see that! (Thriller edition) You’re sitting in a movie theatre. The lights begin to dim. The popcorn bucket resting on your knee seems to be oozing some kind of hypnotic butter intoxicant into your system. And the cold drink in your sticky side chair cup holder is sweating coolness down it’s side….

FanGirl Addiction: Gilmore Girls

Time to bring out the Bop It! I’d like to introduce you to a new little segment I call FanGirl Addiction. We all have a pop culture addiction; be it a T.V show, a book, a person, or a movie. You shouldn’t be ashamed of it. You should embrace it. And that’s why I’m here….

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! The Summer Hiatus Is Over!

Today’s post has been brought to you by the letter H; as in the summer hiatus is over. If you’re a television nerd like me, you’ll probably know that the . . . “summer hiatus” (If you can call it that. The words crappy television torture sound more appropriate) is almost over. Or to be…

Book Review: Water For Elephants

* “Hey! Don’t crowd, mister! Can’t you see an elephant or do I have to paint her red?” ** Side Note: Think of this as a Doc Jensen column. It might be long. It might take a side trip. But, it’s all worth it in the end.** When you go into your favorite Borders or…

Press Play Friday: Marcus Foster

Our featured artist this week is newbie Marcus Foster As you start to read this, some of it might seem familiar. It might sound really familiar. But, rest assured, I’m not repeating artists. Marcus Foster is . . . Marcus Foster. Any similarity to another favorite Press Play artist (*cough* Bobby Long *cough*) is merely…