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Saw V – Jigsaw's Back Again
Jigsaw's still dead but he's got some more help. Detective Mark Hoffman takes center stage and sets a new game in motion while more of the past comes to life.
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Wes Craven's Last House on The Left
Last House on the Left is not as scary as the creators would have you believe it is. Wes Craven and crew build the 1972 horror film on a flimsy foundation with potential.
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Dario Argento's Deep Red
Deep Red, aka Profondo Rosso , is a gory bloodfest, a true masterpiece of giallo. The film is not meant to be viewed so much as savored. Read on for the review.
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Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects
Visually stunning with a decent plot that picks up where House of 1000 Corpses takes off, Rob Zombie's The Devil's Rejects is a serial killing thrill ride a minute.
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3 Green Smoothie Recipes to Live For
Learn why greens are good for you, what the proper ratio of greens/fruit in a great-tasting smoothie is and how you can make a few green smoothies of your own.
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Saw IV – Movie Review
Saw IV continues the story of the Jigsaw killer, aka John Kramer (Tobin Bell), filling in many of the blanks from the previous installments while adding more meat to this
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The Return of the Vampire
The Return of the Vampire, starring Bela Lugosi, proves that war can be hazardous to the health and day-to-day activities of the Un-Dead.
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Dementia 13 Review
Dementia 13 is often dismissed as a bad B movie. The flick takes elements from earlier Gothic treatments while adding the slasher dimension that has grown so popular.
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3 Raw Shakes for Any Time of Day
Shakes are a great way to add nutrient-dense foods to your daily life. These three are raw, vegan, easy to make and extremely healthy. Enjoy!
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3 Things Raw Foodists Believe
The Raw Food Movement has been slowly and quietly taking the world by storm. In a way, you could say it's a revolution. Learn more about what raw foodists believe here.
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An Intro to Giallo
Giallo films have a rich history. These Italian horror/exploitation flicks paved the way for slasher movies and combined sex and violence in a revolutionary way.
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Top Design Needs Renovations
Top Design is Bravo's foray into the world of interior design. It's a smart and stylish show that can border on the snobby. With a few renovations, it could be awesome.
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Life in the Fast Lane
You'd think that people would remember to learn their gosh-diddly-arn lyrics during the Hollywood Week competition by now, but no. Aw, here's the fudgin' recap.
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It’s a Pootie Tang-O
Tiffany Pollard has trimmed her suitors down to six. The action is starting to heat up and feelings are beginning to get in the way.
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The Haves and the Have-Nots
Survivor: Fiji premiered on Thursday. The castaways built a kick-@$$ shelter and fought to remain there. One person got exiled; another got sent home.
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Saving the Best for Last
The auditions are finally over. Can I get an Hallelujah, y'all? The producers saved the best - and the worst - for last. Here's the recap.
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Don’t Mess with Texas
Simon, Paula, Randy and Ryan paid a visit to the Lone Star state. Did they find some talent, or just more of the same?
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And the Winner is…Ilan
But you already knew that, didn't you? 'Food & Wine' scooped Bravo and mentioned that Ilan won before the episode aired. Ugh! Here's the recap anyway.
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California Screaming
The audition tour has brought us to Los Angeles. The City of Angels had some serious talent but more than a few devilish auditions.
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Sweet Home Ala-bomb-a!
Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice and Taylor Hicks all hail from the Yellowhammer State. Now, we have to wonder - has AI tapped out the talent in 'Bama? You be the judge!
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Saints, Sinners, Tantric Winner
Tiffany Pollard has cut two more potential suitors on 'I Love New York'. Onix and Heat leave us - and none too soon. Read on for the wild recap here.
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Same Sh*t, Different Day
The chefs take a two-month hiatus. When they return, we see not much is changed. Sam, Elia and Ilan still hate Marcel. Ugh!
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Start Spreading the Snooze
For a city that never sleeps and boasts an impressive talent pool, why didn't the auditions in New York for this season's 'American Idol' impress or keep me awake?
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Flopping in Memphis
Why are the auditions so bad this season? You know it's gotta be bad when even Paula can't say anything nice. Whoa!
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Lap Dances and Broken Romances
'I Love New York' is getting wilder and crazier with each episode. This week, NY gets a lap dance from Mr. Boston and sets Omarosa loose on her boyz.
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Let’s Shave Marcel’s Head
The chefs finally create some great food and impress the judges. Then, they undo all of that with some wild behavior, including drinking, head-shaving and violence.
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Tuneless In Seattle
Wow! I thought last night in Minneapolis was bad. Then I watched the Seattle auditions. I don't mean to be rude, but...here's the recap.
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Who’s Got Real Love for New York?
New York's knee-deep in some love garbage. Most of these men are not real. Of course, what is New York really looking for? I don't think she even knows. Here's the recap.
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Worst Dinner Service…Ever
The show's called 'Top Chef', but you wouldn't have known it from this week's episode. The remaining contestants didn't do a thing right.
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Boobies & Boobs
The 'Armed & Famous' crew faces some hairy situations. This time, the scariest things in Muncie are a kitty cat and some fake breasts. Read on for the review.
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Trot out the D List
Vh-1 has put a bunch of 'celebs' - and we use the term loosely - in a house yet again. This time, they are pitted against each other. Oh no! Say it isn't so!
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Cops Meets Surreal Life
The premiere of 'Armed & Famous' was interesting enough. Heck, I didn't think LaToya Jackson could take down not one, but two, bad guys either.
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I Love Stupid People
Tiffany "New York" Pollard cuts loose five suitors and brings her mama into the mix for some big-time drama on the premiere of 'I Love New York'. Read the recap here.
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You’re The One That I Want
With more than 11 million viewers, the premiere of 'Grease: You're the One That I Want' proved promising, but did it live up to the hype?
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Casting Directors and Reality TV
What makes a great reality television ensemble? Looks, personality, talent...
Read on to find out the scoop from a film and television casting director.
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The Seven Deadly Sins
Something's cooking in the kitchen and it smells like...anger. The madness against Marcel reaches fever pitch and spoils over big time.
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Social Experiment My @$$
If Beauty & the Geek is a 'social experiment', I say it's time to pass a law against social experiments. The show is boring, cliché and idiotic. It sucks. Yuck-a-doodle!
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If You Can’t Stand the Heat
Top Chef 2 has launched the series into a new stratosphere with a new host, a new look and a cast of new characters.
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More Top Reality TV Moments
In the second installment of the top reality moments of 2006, we give big ups to families, models and chefs. Yippee!
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Top Ten Reality TV Moments of 2006
In this first installment of the Top Ten Reality TV Moments of 2006, we revisit Taylor Hicks' impressive win, New York's dramatical flavor and Yul's brilliance, etc.
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Santa’s Reality (12.24.06)
Santa Claus' life and marriage was thrust into the real-world when Mrs. Claus dished the dirt with Tyria Hanks. Now, the big guy gives his side of the story.
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Santa’s Reality (12.22.06)
Did you know that Santa Claus was really real? In this episode, Mrs. Claus talks to Tyria Hanks and shares what life is really like with the legendary figure.
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Survivor Finale – Recap
Yul and Ozzy were neck in neck last night. Ozzy won a car. Yul won a million dollars. Read on for more info about the 'Cook Islands' finale.
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Survivor - Episode 12, Recap
Yul, Ozzy and Parvati go from a mud bath to a hot tub. Adam is sent to Exile Island. Becky and Sundra discuss their place in the Final Four. Here's the recap.
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Survivor Fun Facts
Do you love "Survivor" like I do? Do you know who's who and what's what? Let's discover some "Survivor" fun facts together, shall we?
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Survivor - Episode 11, Recap
I have to have more respect for Parvati's strategy now, or maybe more of an understanding of the hatred towards Jonathan. I'm still not sure, but here's the recap.
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ANTM Cycle 7, Finale - Recap
"America's Next Top Model" crowns CariDee English, a photographer from Fargo, as the winner of its seventh cycle. She beat out a lackluster field of contestants.
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Survivor – Episode 10, Recap
Jonathan ticks off Parvati, Adam and Candice. They try to get him voted off. In the end, Candice is sent to Exile Island ... and the jury!
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ANTM Cycle 7 – Episode 10, Recap
CariDee and Melrose snipe about each other to the cameras. The gals dance the flamenco and attempt to become water nymphs.
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Top 5 Reality Shows
I love reality tv. It's not much of a secret, is it? I've been following the genre for years. Here's a short list of my favorite reality shows EVER.
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Party Food at Suite101.com
Carrie Grosvenor is a reality TV diva. She's also a foodie. She runs the Party Food site at Suite101.com. Let's peruse it together, shall we?
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Survivor – Episode 9, Recap
Aitu has hit its stride. The 'mutiny' twist injected new life into the team. They've been undefeated ever since. Raro, on the other hand, lost two members this week.
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ANTM Cycle 7 - Episode 8, Recap
The girls head off to Barcelona and shoot a commercial in Catalan. Oh man! It was bad. Jaeda gets her walking papers. Adéu!
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Who Will Lorenzo Choose?
Okay, let's get up to speed here. If you've missed out on this season of The Bachelor, I'm pretty sure I can recap the entire season so far in one paragraph. Ready, go!
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Survivor - Episode 8, Recap
There were several surprises on this week's "Survivor". The players got an opportunity to switch tribes - and Brad became the first member of the jury. What an episode!
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ANTM Cycle 7 - Episode 7, Recap
The girls learn about action shots and athletic modeling. Gabrielle Reese, pro volleyball player/supermodel, guest stars. Another girl is sent home.
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Survivor Episode 7, Recap
Last week was an off-week, so I was rarin' to go this week...until I saw the episode. It's more ho-hum from the dull castaways on Cook Islands.
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Flavor of Love 2 - Reunion Recap
Question - What's got more drama and butt-whupping than an episode of "Jerry Springer"? Why the Flavor of Love 2 Reunion, of course! We've recapped it here for you!
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ANTM Cycle 7 - Episode 6, Recap
Brooke missed graduation to get tossed off of "Top Model". Tyra gets an attitude with a few of the girls. She also takes some scary pics, and the girls cuddle with Fabio.
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Survivor - Episode 6, Recap
Plan Voodoo works its black magic on Cao Boi. Cristina also gets the boot in a anti-climactic double tribal ceremony!
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Project Runway - Finale, Part 2
Jeffrey's waiting to find out if he can even show his collection at Bryant Park. Will he or won't he? Who will win it all? The answers to these questions are below!
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ANTM Cycle 7 - Episode 5, Recap
Michelle, the twin with a few curls in her red hair, comes out of the closet ... sort of! AJ gets le boot for her apathetic attitude!
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Flavor of Love 2 Finale
Flavor Flav finally choose the lady he wants to kick it with. It's Deelishus. However, the road to true reality tv love is never smooth. Here's the recap!
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Survivor - Episode 5, Recap
Raro gets some surprise visitors. The tribes struggle with their alliances - and the challenges. Stephannie gets sent home!
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Project Runway - Finale, Part 1
Wednesday's "Project Runway" was full of fashion, passion and drama. Tim meets with the designers on their home turf. Laura accuses Jeffrey of cheating.
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ANTM Cycle 7 - Episode 4, Recap
Melrose fills the b*tch void that Monique left behind. Anchal struggles with some 'weighty' issues, and Megg rock n' rolls all the way home!
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Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 4
JP, the alpha male of the alpha males on the very buff Raro tribe, got sent home in a shocking tribal ceremony! Well, it shocked him!
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ANTM Cycle 7, Episode 3 - Recap
Monique and Melrose continue to fight. The girls have to test their balance in various ways. AJ wins a sweet challenge, and another girl gets sent home, but who?
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Flavor of Love 2 - Episode 9
Flavor Flav has his hands and house full with his final three ladies and their families. He also brings his kids along to help him decide who's real and who's not!
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Survivor: Cook Islands, Episode 3
Well, the tribes are no longer split according to racial lines! There are de-segregated tribes now. So, what else happened? Here's the recap!
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Project Runway Recap
Heidi and the panel turn the competition on its ear once again as the final four designers all get a chance to go to Fashion Week.
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ANTM Cycle 7 - Episode 2, Recap
This is it, y’all! The makeover! Yes! I love the makeover episode. It’s always so dramatic…and, trust me, this one didn’t disappoint! Here’s the recap!
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Who is Criss Angel?
The genius behind A&E TV’s popular series, “Mindfreak” is a true master of illusions, an award-winning magician and one seriously-talented dude!
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Survivor: Cook Islands Premiere
What's the big hullabaloo about this season of Survivor? Gasp! They've gone and separated the tribes by race. It's not that big of a deal. Really!
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Rockstar: Supernova Finale
Lukas Rossi took home the job as Supernova's lead singer, but is he the real winner this season? I'm not sure. Let's explore this idea a bit more, shall we?
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Spending a Day in Shanghai from Dawn until Dusk
Shanghai is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Asia, embracing an exciting mix of cultural history and modernization.
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10 Reasons Why
I like Rockstar: Supernova so much more than I do FOX's new foray into reality TV music competitions, Celebrity Duets. Here are ten reasons why.
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Laguna Beach Season Three
The new season of ‘Laguna Beach’ is more dramatic than it has ever been, but its characters try too hard to fill producer-designed, predetermined roles.
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Gene Simmons' Family Jewels
Gene Simmons and clan have teamed up for a surprisingly normal yet entertaining look at family life.
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Vh-1's Flavor of Love
Have you ever seen a train wreck? You knew you shouldn't watch it, but you couldn't help it. VH-1's 'Flavor of Love' is the TV equivalent.
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Will Dr. Will Win Again?
Will Kirby won Big Brother 2. He's proven that he's one of the most devious and intelligent players of all time. Will he win again? I think so.
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Dilana Gets Dressing Down
Dilana has been the frontrunner on this season of Rockstar: Supernova. She's obviously a fan fave. Or was until last night's public dressing down by Dave Navarro.
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