Originally published in the November 19, 2010 issue Many people would say that the whole crime-scene, CIA drama is a little played out. And I would tend to agree. But the CW has insisted upon trying yet another attempt at making this work. “Nikita” (with…
The Bradley Scout
Originally published in the November 19, 2010 issue In a darkened church in the middle of the night, I experienced something mystifyingly powerful. Through closed doors in a Peoria Methodist church, melodious sounds escaped and enveloped the parking lot. I felt as if I was…
Originally published in the November 19, 2010 issue While there is certainly no shortage of bars in the city of Peoria, it is not known for its bar scene. Nonetheless, that doesn’t stop townies and Bradley students alike from venturing down Main Street or Farmington…
Originally published November 12, 2010 Speculation is a giant part of American culture. From Oscar nominees to Super Bowl winners to the next president, we jump the gun on everything – making predictions based off of little more than gut feelings and who we like…
Originally published November 12, 2010 In general, the transition from network to cable is an indication that your show has either gotten raunchier or been beaten by ratings. For Conan, the show and the man, the switch to TBS was a mix of both. His…
Originally published in the November 12, 2010 issue You already know the story – or do you? Boy meets girl, girl meets girl, friend meets booty, and girl meets boy 1, boy 2 and boy 3, but only on the weekends. Ever since the primordial…
Originally published in the November 12, 2010 issue Road trip buddy comedies often provide characters with a multitude of wacky situations, allowing the settings to constantly change. They take strong performances from talented actors to turn these outrageous situations into more than just kooky, one-off…
Originally published November 12, 2010 Wingardium Leviosa. Avada Kedavra. Muggles. Mudbloods. Even the most fervent Harry Potter haters probably have a general idea as to what those words mean. Those on the opposite end of the spectrum could easily give a full definition, complete with…
Originally published in the November 5, 2010 issue Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are arguably the most notable comedians on the political scene. So when they announced they were holding a Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington at the National Mall the weekend before the…
Originally published in the November 5, 2010 issue Over the course of my Voice career, I’ve written about various TV shows. Recently, two shows that I praised – one that I even developed a strange love for after only two episodes – were canceled shortly…