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Horny Moms are the New Grizzly Moms

Horny Moms are the New Grizzly Moms
It seems like everyone in my Facebook feed is reading the 50 Shades of Grey series, which I haven’t read yet, even though I probably will check it out because I like to have all the information before I fully disparage something. In case you’re wondering, this review pretty much sums up all of my... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 24, 2012 at 7:04 am
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ChicagoNow TV Tandem Episode 18 - Valar Morghulis, Bitches

In this podcast, Andy Daglas, Andrew Daar, and I discuss Mad Men and Game of Thrones, as usual, but with even fancier TECHNICAL GLITCHES. Skype decided to be a huge Joffrey and cut out on us, not once, but twice. See if you can spot my seamless editing! (Hint:  You can.) My questions for you... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 23, 2012 at 5:56 am
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3 Reasons You Should Probably Watch the New Season of Food Network Star

3 Reasons You Should Probably Watch the New Season of Food Network Star
The Next Food Network Star is, as I’ve said, an awful, awful show. But it’s somehow better this year. Really! Here’s why: TEAMS! Food Network Star has taken a page from The Voice and has divided its contestants into Team Giada, Team Bobby (Flay), and Team Alton. Ergo, the mentors are able to give each... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 17, 2012 at 2:17 pm
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ChicagoNow TV Tandem Podcast Episode 17: Game of Who? Mad What?

Oh, hi! Welcome to another edition of the ChicagoNow TV Tandem Mad Men/Game of Thrones Podcast Spectacular. This week we discuss Theon and Bran and Roger and Sally and Arya and Theon and a lot of other things. Join us, won’t you. Here’s the link: http://www.tvtandem.com/ChicagoNow_TV_Tandem/Podcast/Entries/2012/5/15_Podcast_5_14.html You can also find us on iTunes for THE FREE... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 15, 2012 at 7:52 am
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Which TV Show Do You "Hate-Watch?"

Which TV Show Do You "Hate-Watch?"
There has been a lot of talk on the internets lately about people who watch the show Smash even though they loathe it. It’s called “hate-watching” and it means you derive a perverse pleasure from subjecting yourself to a show that you find overrated or of low quality or both. I used to hate-watch Glee... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 14, 2012 at 8:42 am
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I HATED That. Even Though You Loved It.

I HATED That. Even Though You Loved It.
The sequel to the book Divergent by Veronica Roth came out this week, and all of the reviews I’ve read have sung the praises of the first book, which I pretty much loathed (because it was so obviously trying to be Harry Potter meets Hunger Games meets Twilight — and failing on all counts). And I feel... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 4, 2012 at 9:01 am
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Quick and Dirty "Mad Men Recap: At the Codfish Ball

Quick and Dirty "Mad Men Recap: At the Codfish Ball
If I don’t get this up now, I’ll never get it up. That’s what he said. In this episode, we saw the return of Glen, the introduction of Megan’s communist French parents, as well as an example of how LSD hasn’t really changed Roger’s life all that much. Here are some tidbits: Megan is really... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 1, 2012 at 8:48 am
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ChicagoNow TV Tandem Podcast #16: Game of Thrones, Mad Men, and My Little Pony

The new podcast is up! In this episode, Andy Daglas, Andrew Daar, and I discuss the superhero team of Sally and Roger on Mad Men and whether or not the Game of Thrones writers have bit off more than they can chew. Here’s the link: http://www.tvtandem.com/ChicagoNow_TV_Tandem/Podcast/Entries/2012/4/30_Podcast_4_30_12.html As always, you can find the podcast for ZERO DOLLARS... Read more »
By Magistra,
April 30, 2012 at 9:22 pm
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It's OK to Just Laugh

I don’t know about you, but I laughed like crazy at las night’s Law & Order-themed Community episode. And I was by myself. And I’ve only ever seen one episode of Law & Order, and it was the pilot of Law & Order: Los Angeles. Oh, and I’ve seen the Sesame Street parody of Law... Read more »
By Magistra,
April 27, 2012 at 6:37 am
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ChicagoNow TV Tandem Podcast 15: Mad Men and Game of Thrones

Oh, hi! Andy Daglas, Andrew Daar, and I are talkin’ ’bout Game of Thrones again. And Mad Men! Topics of discussion this week include: Just how crazy is Michael Ginsberg? And, man, how awkward was that scene with Joffrey and the whores? And where is Peggy Olson’s movie theater located? You can find us on... Read more »
By Magistra,
April 24, 2012 at 9:27 pm
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