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Eric Rezsnyak on November 19th, 2008
Ho ho ho: the economy is in the crapper. Wall Street might be getting billion-dollar bailouts, but most regular Americans are feeling the pinch. Since modern-day Christmas has become more about Black Friday and big-ticket items than Baby Jesus and breaking bread, money woes may be diminishing your holiday spirit.
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Eric Rezsnyak on November 19th, 2008
Shiny Toy Guns gained some exposure a few years ago when the band's urgent-sounding "Le Disko" was used to score some cell phone commercial or another. You might remember the opening phrase "Hello little boys, little toys," cooed by the improbably named Sisely Treasure in a way that manages to
Stage
Eric Rezsnyak on November 19th, 2008
This year marks the 40th season for Pittsford Musicals, and the third time the company has put on "Hello, Dolly!" That choice reflects the group's commitment to the Broadway classics, along with its stated three-part mission: to raise money for performing-arts scholarships; to entertain the local community; and to give
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Eric Rezsnyak on October 22nd, 2008
I'm not sure what to make of the current Hollywood to Broadway (and then sometimes back to Hollywood) trend. Certainly it's nothing new, but lately there's been a spate of popular - and even some less-than-popular - flicks getting the song-and-dance treatment. Sometimes the transition breathes new life into dusty
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Eric Rezsnyak on October 15th, 2008
Broadway shows come to Rochester all the time, either via touring productions or local theater companies adapting them for the local stage. But it's rare that a Rochester production heads to Broadway. That's what's happening this week, when the locally written musical adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice" takes
Stage
Eric Rezsnyak on October 8th, 2008
When you hear "rock musical," you don't typically think "intimate exploration of interpersonal issues." And yet that's what you get with "Rooms," currently getting its world premiere at Geva's Nextstage. Unlike well-known rock spectacles "The Rocky Horror Show," "Tommy," or "Rent," "Rooms" keeps it small, using just the modest space,
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Eric Rezsnyak on September 30th, 2008
UPDATE 10/31/08: The poll is now closed. Thanks to the THOUSANDS of Rochesterians who voted in the primary and final ballots. Check back on Wednesday, November 12, to see who you voted as the Best of Rochester 2008.
Stage
Eric Rezsnyak on September 24th, 2008
At first, "The Gin Game" seems like a charming little play, in which two elderly people in a nursing home bond over their love of a card game. But by the end of Act I, our illusions are shattered. This is not a love story; it's a battle scene, as
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Eric Rezsnyak on September 17th, 2008
I hope you got your relaxing in over the summer, because fall is here, and there's no shortage of things to do in and around Rochester before things freeze over. While most of our arts organizations take a break when the sun gets hot, they come out in force when
Family
Eric Rezsnyak on September 17th, 2008
Curious George the monkey has been following his inquisitive mind - and piquing young readers' interest - for more than 60 years. Now the lovable scamp and some of his adventures are coming to life as part of the new exhibit "Curious George: Let's Get Curious," on display at Strong
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Eric Rezsnyak on November 20th, 2008
McKey wins! This is the first time since Cycle 7's Caridee that I picked the winner from the very first batch of photos (before that it was Cycle 4's Naima). I'm thrilled that she won - she was by far the most modelesque of the Final 3, which ended up
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Eric Rezsnyak on November 14th, 2008
Season 3 of "30 Rock" really should be subtitled "The Coming of the Guest Stars." Since the show's return three weeks ago we've had Megan Mullally (granted, not a huge name, but an NBC favorite from her stint as Karen on "Will & Grace"), Oprah Winfrey (OPRAH!), and now Jennifer
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Eric Rezsnyak on November 11th, 2008
So I enjoyed last night's episode of "Heroes," which went back to a few weeks (or months) before the entire series started in an effort to fill in some gaps/make heretofore unseen connections/retcon a good chunk of the relationships currently on the board. This type of plot device can be
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Eric Rezsnyak on November 6th, 2008
We're down to the Final 5! This season has been FLYING by. It's the annual go-see competition, and the girls took to the streets - and canals - of Amsterdam to impress a series of designers. Samantha looked amazing but was dinged for being too commercial. Elina turned off several
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Eric Rezsnyak on October 30th, 2008
Welcome to Holland, Sheena! Now go home.
Sheena’s ouster last night wasn’t a surprise if you consider her performance so far. She’s a pretty girl, no doubt, but I don’t think she ever took a really great photo. Plenty of decent ones, but nothing spectacular, and now that we’re down to
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Eric Rezsnyak on October 27th, 2008
VH1's Celebreality line-up has seen better days. It could be argued that, like every other hit the network has ever had ("Behind the Music," "Pop-Up Videos," "The List," "I Love the 80's"), the programming has been run into the ground through too many airings and too many pale imitators. There's
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Eric Rezsnyak on October 23rd, 2008
After a few dull episodes and that worthless recap episode last week, we returned to form last night with one of the most cracked-out episodes in "ANTM" history. We had, in no particular order: a house divided by staunch nationalism; a runway strut in wooden shoes; the Aswirl Twins (!);
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Eric Rezsnyak on October 21st, 2008
Now six episodes in, Season 3 of "Heroes" continues to chug along at a nice pace. Certainly its snappier than Season 2, with endless scenes featuring Maya and Alejandro's south-of-the-border adventures, Peter stuck either in Ireland or the future, and Hiro gallivanting around feudal Japan. In hindsight, it was pretty
Entertainment Blog
Eric Rezsnyak on October 16th, 2008
Did my eyes deceive me? Did that actually happen? Because I'm pretty sure it did, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't supposed to. I mean, we don't do stuff like that anymore, right?
The second installment of "SNL Thursday" was OK - arguably better than the first - and had some
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Eric Rezsnyak on October 16th, 2008
First of all: Yay, Leanne won!
Second: Zzzzzz. What a boring finale. There was no drama, no surprise, no energy. We didn't even get a reunion, robbing the designers - and us - of a chance to take a few more whacks at the rage piñata that is Kenley Collins. It's
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