Monday, May 12

Pop Psychology: All good things come to an end

It's funny how unprepared we always are for endings. Here I am, for example, not at all ready to write my last "Pop Psychology" column. Read more...

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In the “Chuck” season finale, Sarah Walker (Yvonne Strahovski) and Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi) tie the knot, solidifying their long-developing relationship.
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Endangered Series: _New NBC reality singing competition 'The Voice' lacks blind objectivity_

For many of us, superficiality has been inescapable since preschool. The reality singing competition "The Voice" is like going through the first week of classes without anyone paying attention to what you're wearing. Read more...

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NBC’s newest reality show “The Voice” is a singing competition in which professional singers mentor and critique contestants competing for a record deal.

Credit: Lewis Jacobs/NBC


Endangered Series: _Fox’s new show 'Breaking In,' featuring college-aged characters, has comedic perks despite some problematic elements_

High school is familiar territory with TV audiences. "Glee" is immensely popular, and many of the subplots in family dramas or comedies revolve around the exploits of children who are of high school age. Read more...

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New Fox comedy “Breaking In” showcases a cast of college-aged security experts. Amid the wacky heist plots is genuine heart and lovable competence.

Credit: Jordin Althaus/FOX


Endangered Series: _Detective show 'The Killing' is consistent with AMC's high standards, viewership_

The cable channel AMC has what casual baseball fans like to refer to as a "good batting average." Since taking a chance on a little show called "Mad Men," the network has given birth to five original dramas. Read more...

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The pilot of AMC’s original series “The Killing” was the second-most popular debut in the network’s history. The show follows a pair of Seattle-based detectives on their season-long search for the murderer of a 17-year-old girl.

Courtesy of Carole Segal



Diners and restaurants offer shrine to music, rock “˜n’ eats

Hungry visitors to Cafe 50's are greeted by an old jukebox, walls covered in vintage-framed albums and oldies like Del Shannon's "Runaway" playing "“ though these days the music doesn't come from the jukebox, but from a satellite radio. Read more...

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(From left) Waitress Anna Schultz, cashier Jackie Calderon and manager Daniela “Dani” Calderon stand next to the old-fashioned jukebox at Cafe 50’s in Hollywood. Cafe 50’s is one of several establishments in Los Angeles that evokes a rock “˜n’ roll diner feel.

courtesy of ALEXANDER GALLAGHERSOLTES



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