Archive | 2013

Forging Steel with Humanity: Superman Reborn in “Man of Steel”

What does it mean to be human? Obviously science alone cannot be relied upon to provide all the answers when describing the depth of such meaning and accuracy because it’s not only about biology or physical makeup; it envelopes the entire cosmic being and its soul. It’s also a fundamental question regarding our existence that […]

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The Package Tour: Review

Last week I attended a concert that I have been waiting over twenty years for. Yes, my friends, I’m talking about The Package Tour featuring New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, and Boyz II Men.

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Mad Women of Mad Men

Set in 1968, with the rising political, racial, and social tensions of the counterculture well under way, Season 6 of Mad Men mirrored the growing unrest in America with its focus on the epic failures of the men of the show, ending with Don Draper having a meltdown that costs him his partnership (temporarily… for […]

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He Said, She Said: Pursuing Workplace Romances

A workplace romance exists when two employees of the same company begin to develop a mutual attraction towards each other and ultimately start a relationship. So what do you do when you begin to crush on a co-worker? Pursue or not pursue? That is the question.

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Book Review: The World As We Know It Is Gone in “In The After”

Full, total and complete disclosure here: I love dystopia.  I also love zombies, vampires, aliens, and other unexpected creepy bad things that could end up in a dystopia.  If you manage to give me both in one book I am a very happy girl.  Put it in a Young Adult book and I’m yours.  With […]

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Alley Life: Experiences Growing Up in Tornado Alley

It’s always said that they sound like freight trains or like jet engines operating at full speed just over your shoulder.  They do sound like freight trains and jet engines but they also have this ghastly howl, a piercing whistle of a cry that makes them sound for all the world like a menacing animal-machine […]

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Switched at Birth: A New Reality Sets In

In this third episode of the summer season of Switched at Birth, we see reality set in for both the Kennish and Vasquez families. The past two weeks’ episodes have portrayed an almost idyllic life of what “should have been” had the switched not happened. However, this week reality has reared it’s ugly head.

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“Monsters University”: Not Up to the Pixar Standard?

Monsters University, released on Friday, is the latest Disney-Pixar movie and prequel to the 2001 movie Monster’s, Inc. It stars Billy Crystal as Mike and John Goodman as Sulley, and features the voice talents of Steve Buscemi as Randall, a future fellow Monsters Inc. employee, and Helen Mirren as the strict Dean Hardscrabble.

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Guest Writer Caileigh Scott: Me, Myself and I – After The Break-Up

Today The Hudsucker welcomes guest writer, Caileigh Scott, a Los Angeles based actress, writer and sketch comedienne. In addition to her stage and screen work, Scott also performs with several sketch comedy troupes, and co-founded the non-profit organization IBG Inc.

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Mikey Garcia’s star shines bright after impressive knockout win

Miguel Angel “Mikey” Garcia’s spectacular knockout win over Juan Manuel Lopez on June 15 saw the continuing rise of one fighter’s career and the potential end of another. At 25 years old, Oxnard, Calif., native Garcia has quickly risen to the top of the featherweight division with a string of impressive victories – none more […]

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Meet Our Founders & Editors This Week!

Who are the founders and editors behind The Hudsucker? As we celebrate our one-year anniversary this month, all through this June we’ve been featuring one of our team of writers each day on our social networks. This week we featured our founders and editors. Who are they? In our fourth week, get to know Tania, […]

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The Canadian Foodie Takes Asia: Part One

Aaaand The Canadian Foodie is back! In the past month I’ve been lucky enough to visit some of the most amazing (and delicious) cities in Asia, so pack your bags and study your phrasebooks, because I’m about to take you dining in Japan! Cafe Est! Est! – I’ll start off with the cafe whose window display you’ve […]

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SYTYCD Season 10: Ten is the New Twenty

If you read my American Idol series over the last few months (or even if you didn’t), then I’m glad to have you back again because So You Think You Can Dance might be an even bigger reality TV passion of mine. I’m not a dancer by any means. My sister is, but I’ve watched […]

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