If you read my SYTYCD reviews last season, you’ll know I save discussion for the eliminations last and dive right in to talking about the routines. Before we get to that, let’s talked about the second of our Top 20 group routines. I thought the Broadway routine from the new choreographer (Joshua Burgasse) did a […]
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SYTYCD11: Speed Dating The Top 20
Before we lose two of them tonight, I thought I’d give you a run down of each contestant. Who has what it takes to win or at least crack the all-important Top 10 where they get to pair up with the uber-talented all-stars? Their showcase routines gave us a little taste of who is good […]
Theft is Serious Business: A Review of “Skin Game”
A year and a half after the pulse-pounding thrill ride that was Cold Days. Jim Butcher is back with Skin Game, released May 27th. Everyone’s favorite wizard and Winter Knight, Harry Dresden, is forced to work with an old adversary, Nicodemus Archelone, to steal a valuable artifact from none other than Hades himself!
A New Kind of Hero: Ms. Marvel
This spring something big happened in the world of comics. A new person took up the Ms. Marvel mantle and that person wasn’t a busty blonde. It was an awkward, intelligent teenage Pakistani-American girl who just so happens to be Muslim. Let that sink in for a moment. Ms. Marvel, a major player in the […]
SYTYCD Alum Kent Boyd and Rose Marziale Tells Us What It Took To Make “It Remains”
On Wednesday June 4th, the fruits of another exciting Kickstarter crop will be ready for harvesting. Kent Boyd, runner up on So You Think You Can Dance‘s 7th season, and his talented and charming co-star Rose Marziale, are holding their collective breaths and waiting for the verdict from the viewers. Will their indie film about […]
Book Review: Dani Atkins’ “Then And Always”
Want to add a little romance and mystery to your summer reading list? Look no further than Dani Atkins‘ debut novel, Then and Always, which Penguin Canada predicts to be the breakout beach read of 2014. Rachel Wiltshire’s life reads like a dream: she has a great group of friends, a handsome and desirable boyfriend, and an acceptance into her choice university to study […]
Amanda Bannikov’s “The Sleepy Dragon”: Bedtime’s Best Friend
Amanda Bannikov’s debut “The Sleepy Dragon” is a brightly crafted tale of bravery and perseverance, with an endearingly delightful touch of friendship. The grit showcased by the main character, Kimothin is admirable and someone a lot of young readers, especially little girls will appreciate.
The Queen of Comedy: Canada’s NAOMI SNIECKUS
As the saying goes, laughter truly is the best medicine—and if anyone knows about laughter, it’s award-winning actress, writer, and comedienne Naomi Snieckus.
Spring Openings!
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of year again! Bring out the spring in your step this season as The Hudsucker is looking for new writers to join our team! If you are a dedicated, passionate writer, feel free to send your application to us. We are looking for friendly individuals who can be team players, are sociable and enthusiastic personalities with a sense of humor and are pop culture savvy. Most of all, we are interested in bright minds who are able to create their own fingerprint with their writing!
Graphic Fiction: A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words
Recently, I’ve discovered graphic fiction: comic books, graphic novels, and manga. Without a doubt, graphic fiction is an under appreciated genre of literature. And I admit, up until taking a class on graphic fiction at school, I’d never given the genre a second thought myself. To me, they were always about superheroes and villains, fighting […]
Book Review: Sebastien de Castell’s “Traitor’s Blade”
Sebastien de Castell’s first novel, Traitor’s Blade follows the adventures of Falcio val Mond and his companions Kest and Brasti in their determined fight to uphold the Greatcoat values of fairness and justice across the kingdom of Tristia – ideals which have been tossed aside by the lawless, corrupted, and abusive regime of Dukes, who have taken over the land.
Christmas Through Our Eyes: Images of the Holiday
Ti’s the season to be jolly and spread cheer! December is one of the most loved months from the year as Christmas arrives with all the joys of the season. Here at The Hudsucker, we are celebrating our second Christmas together and showcasing our love for the season in the best way possible–a look at […]
Book Review: Lisa Rogak’s “One Big Happy Family”
Sometimes, the most incredible family bonds are not the ones we were born into, but the ones we find for ourselves. In “One Big Happy Family“, Lisa Rogak shares heartwarming stories of interspecies parenting and guardianship among animals you wouldn’t expect to see living together, much less supporting and caring for one another. In these […]
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