Author Archives: Media Maven
Another Sunday Night at the Hollywood Bowl: RENT
Last night, I and half of Los Angeles, took in director Neil Patrick Harris’ take on the most beloved rock musical of all time, Rent. Going in, I was skeptical. Going out, I was impressed, satisfied and happy. 4 quick … Continue reading
The Bachelorette: Season 6 Finale
Yes, you read that correctly. I’m blogging about exactly the type of show I would’ve trashed previously (I probably have in an old post). But gosh darnit, I really love this show. I can’t speak for any previous season, and … Continue reading
Filed under ABC, television, The Bachelorette
Dudamel conducts Carmen: A summer night at the Hollywood Bowl
Ah, Hollywood Bowl, how I love thee. Nothing says summertime quite like a beautiful evening of food and music at the LA’s premiere outdoor venue (sorry Greek Theater). Last night, I was fortunate enough to enjoy my 4th concert of … Continue reading
Filed under Gustavo Dudamel, music, Theater
Mad Men – Season 4, Episode 1: “Public Relations”
Mad Men is back, and as usual, it’s back in style. We were dropped right into the action, barely missing a step from last season’s shocking finale. We find Sterling Cooper Draper and Price in full swing, Betty and the … Continue reading
Filed under AMC, Mad Men, television
Entourage: Season 7, Episode 3 — “Dramedy”
I was inspired to write this post after talking to my buddy Justin this morning. I signed on to Gmail, and there he was, chatting me up about how terrible last night’s episode of Entourage was, and he wasn’t digging … Continue reading
Filed under Entourage, HBO, television
Inception – The Best Movie Ever Made
It’s been a LONG 2010 for movies. Weak offering after flame out after lame sequel has popped out weekend after weekend, leaving us true movie fans with only one date to look forward to: July 16th. At the end of … Continue reading
Filed under film
Maven 2.0 – Emmy Picks 2010
In honor of the MMM reboot, I thought it was time to design a new header. Thanks to my graphic designer extraordinaire Topher Rhys for the new Maven 2.0 banner. I think its pretty bitchin’ (yes, I know Inception + … Continue reading
Filed under 24, 30 Rock, ABC, AMC, Big Love, Bravo, Chuck, Community, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Dexter, Emmy Awards, Friday Night Lights, FX, HBO, It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Lost, Mad Men, Modern Family, NBC, Parks and Recreation, Party Down, Rescue Me, Saturday Night Live, Spartacus: Blood and Sand, Starz, television, The League, The Office, Top Chef
Entourage: Season 7, Episode 1 – “Stunted”
Its the beginning of the end, my friends. Last night’s season premiere was the last Entourage season premiere ever, and it was only fitting that it essentially mirrored every other season premiere this series has churned out. We checked in … Continue reading
Filed under Entourage, HBO, television
Top Chef: Season 7, Episode 2 — BEST. TOP CHEF. EVER.
Ladies and gents, we’ve got a live one on our hands. We’re only 2 episodes in and Top Chef DC is already the best season ever. For the first time ever, this feels more like a competition and less like … Continue reading
Filed under Bravo, television, Top Chef
To GLEE or not to GLEE
I don’t watch Glee. Here are 5 reasons why: 1. Matthew Morrison: I can’t stand this dude. I think his acting is among the worst I’ve ever seen on network television. Each time I’ve tried to watch him, I have … Continue reading
Filed under Fox, Glee, television
