Movie Review: “Rush”
It's not difficult to explain what "Rush," the Ron Howard historical film about the contentious rivalry of two Formula One drivers in the 1970s was trying to tell me. It's a movie about speed, both the mech...
Movie Review: “Baggage Claim”
About halfway through "Baggage Claim," a feather-light rom-com, the requisite slutty and funny BFF (the fantastic Jill Scott) asks our heroine Montana (Paula Patton) why she's so hell-bent on getting married. A...
What the Bible says about Abortion
Abortion is very much in the news again with various states restricting it left and right, trying to legislate it away, while a couple of very brave, bold states are actually expanding access.
While legally, n...
“Elementary” – Step Nine (2.01) episode review
Oh man, oh man, oh man out of all of the shows premiering and returning this fall there hasn’t been one I’ve anticipated nearly as much as I did for Elementary and it seems that my anticipation was well earne...
The Unofficial Bombshell Guide to Being a Woman
In The Unofficial Goldman Sachs Guide To Being A Man, many of the takeaways are applicable for women as well (**shocker** women of the world, cobblers can also save your shoes, and you too should always carry s...
“New Girl”- Nerd (3.02) episode review
Schmidt juggles his two lovers, Winston is compelled to kill a cat and Jess tries to fit in with "the cool kid" teachers.
8 Reasons NOT to Send Your Son to College
If you want to know if you're about to post a sexist bit of tripe, try swapping out the genders before you post. If your arguments still seem reasonable, carry on. If they suddenly appear to be a bit ridiculous...
“Don Jon” review
Every few years there exists something that we as a culture are going to have to shamefully admit we created and supported once it’s gone. Between the years of 2009-2012, the MTV show Jersey Shore allowed for s...
The Blast Interview: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks “Don Jon”
The clichéd Hollywood saying “But what I really want to do is direct” comes from a very understandable place for anyone who works in the industry. The level of control and celebrity given to directors is a much...
Reacting to “The Fat Yoga Teacher”
Yoga is the best and the worst thing to happen to my generation of image obsessed girls and women. There are many who, like me, find yoga to be an escape. Though I don't practice as much yoga as I would like ...
Review: Grand Theft Auto V sets a benchmark that’ll be hard to follow
There’s a lot that I could tell you about the latest Grand Theft Auto game. I could tell you about when I chased a stolen yacht down a crowded Los Santos freeway, or the time I had to plan a bank heist and it a...
Britain successfully stops Kelly Clarkson from bringing Jane Austen’s ring to the US
It looks like Kelly Clarkson will have to pick out a different engagement ring. The UK has successfully banned the singer from taking home Jane Austen’s gold and turquoise ring.
After being outbid by the 31-...
B.A.H! Comes to Boston
While the debate between evolution and creationism is probably the most well known rivalry that the study our species origins has produced, there have been almost countless different evolutionary theories that ...
New Justin Timberlake single “TKO” released
After dropping hints on his Instagram account, Justin Timberlake released his new song “TKO” on his website Thursday. The singer teased “should I release my new single today?” before following through, muc...
Weinstein Company developing biopic based on J.D. Salinger’s life
The Weinstein Company announced on Wednesday its plans to create a feature film about JD Salinger’s life from World War II to the 1951 release of “The Catcher in the Rye.” Those who have studied Salinger belie...
65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Liveblog
Hey y'all! Chris Peck here. I'll be your guide to every Holy Crap moment, boring speech or completely out-of-left-field award winner. Just refresh the page and you'll find another witty remark. So stay tuned fo...
Ditch your mascara! Eyelash extensions give you superstar glam and last for weeks
Writer Gillian Maffeo wearing eyelash extensions
When I first heard the beautiful words “eyelash extensions,” the skies parted above and the heavens shone down on me. Literally. I was pumping gas on a rainy d...
Brains in toyland: Toys 'R Us and gender-specific marketing
A recent article in the Watertown Patch site stated the following: “Parents who want their daughter to be the next Marissa Mayer are demanding products that reinforce girls’ brains and ambition.”
What are we t...
