Monthly Archives: July 2008

P. Runway recap: Part 2

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Model mayhem The designers spent another night in Safeville. Their challenge (if you want to call it that) was to make cocktail dresses for their models. Yawn. The producers tried to throw in a few curveballs by forcing the models … Continue reading →

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The music mix

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Erin McCracken

No name = bank Despite or maybe because of the controversy over its name, Nas‘ now untitled album hit No. 1. It’s the rapper’s fourth album to go to the top of the charts. Check back tomorrow for another “Project … Continue reading →

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Goodbye golden girl

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Thank you for being a friend. Estelle Getty, who played Sophia on TV’s “The Golden Girls,” died Tuesday morning at the age of 84. Here’s a look back at the show’s theme song.

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‘The Dark Knight,’ the Joker and moral quandaries

Posted on July 22, 2008 by susan jennings

It’s not often I leave the theater after watching an action movie and launch into philosphical discussions with my fellow moviegoer about morality. But then, “The Dark Knight” just isn’t your typical action movie. I agree with everything that Erin … Continue reading →

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Christian Bale arrested

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Say it isn’t so. Actor Christian Bale, aka Batman, might be in the doghouse. According to Reuters, a 34-year-old man attended a central London police station and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault. Bale, 34, is rumored … Continue reading →

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Weekend roundup

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Glow-in-the-dark swimwear = underrated Another weekend. Another art festival. After being blown away by “The Dark Knight” Friday night, me and a fellow art enthusiast headed to Baltimore’s Artscape, America’s largest free public arts festival.

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‘Dark Knight’ seriously super

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Catchphrase of the moment: Even though there were problems at the midnight opening of “The Dark Knight” at Regal 13 Cinemas in West Manchester Township, all was well on Friday night when I went to see the Batman blockbuster. It … Continue reading →

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‘Step Up 2: The Streets’

Posted on July 21, 2008 by nicki lefever

Although most movie lovers would say this movie is oozing with cheese, I am not afraid to admit that I loved every break-dancing, back-flipping, chest-popping moment. It just makes you want to get up and dance. And it’s set in … Continue reading →

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What you need to know now

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Erin McCracken

Foo rocks for Who. VH1 TV Shows Music Videos Celebrity Photos News & Gossip It’s finally Friday. We’ll help you stay cool this weekend. Click here, here or here for suggestions. Did you watch “VH1 Rock Honors: The Who” Thursday … Continue reading →

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Escape to Artscape

Posted on July 17, 2008 by melissa nann burke

Lather on the sunscreen and check out Artscape in Baltimore this weekend — hyped as the nation’s “largest, free public arts festival.” It rocks. Think art exhibits, fashion designers, craftspeople, live demos and concerts, “art cars,” public sculpture on Mount … Continue reading →

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