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Pop forum: Meet today's featured reader 13 Feb 2009 08:01:00 -0500

It's Friday! Congratulations on surviving the week -- I'll be back in full force on Monday, and I can't wait. Today's reader likes politics and sci-fi. Who says the two can't go together? Reader of the day: unspywriter Real name:...

Pop forum: Meet today's featured reader 12 Feb 2009 08:01:00 -0500

Today's reader loves comics, Lord of the Rings and Weezer. How can you go wrong with that trio? Learn more about him, then say hello. (As for my return to the Candy, I am counting the days, and I will...

Let's talk 'Lost': Feb. 11 episode 11 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0500

As you know, I'm away this week, but I still wanted to provide a forum to chat about this week's action-packed Lost episode. Before you join the fray, peruse the rules one more time: a) Try not to repeat previous...

Pop forum: Meet today's featured reader 11 Feb 2009 08:01:00 -0500

Right now today's reader is hanging out in Oklahoma, possibly reading an Alan Moore classic. Check out his profile, then say hello. (P.S. Yes, I'm still coming back Feb. 16. Let me know if you'd like to be featured in...

Pop forum: Meet today's featured reader 10 Feb 2009 08:01:00 -0500

Greetings! I may be out this week, but our daily reader continues with a guy who is unafraid to dress like Kanye: Reader of the day: digame30 Real name: Andy S. Why I chose my screen name: Digame means "talk...

Pop forum: Meet today's featured reader 09 Feb 2009 08:01:00 -0500

Hi, everyone -- I hope you had a great weekend! I hate to start the week with disappointing news, but here goes: I'm not working this week. The Pop forum will continue each day and a Lost discussion will go...

What you missed New York Comic Con 09 Feb 2009 00:35:47 -0500

As you know, I've spent the last three days at New York Comic Con, an event that should consider changing its name, since it seems to devote an increasing amount of time and space to gaming, TV shows, movies, toys,...

Stay tuned for N.Y. Comic Con coverage ... 06 Feb 2009 12:20:04 -0500

I wish I could stay and answer the mailbag this afternoon, but I have to run to the convention center for the start of New York Comic Con. I'll post updates from the Con on Twitter and on the blog,...

Talk about 'The Office': Feb. 5 episode 06 Feb 2009 11:03:23 -0500

Inflating brown balloons. Romancing Squeaky Frome. Calling someone "Shirty." These things could only happen on The Office, and we saw them all on last night's episode. An old character provided some closure for Pam, and maybe next week another familiar...

First look: Boyle 'n' Aronofsky, together at last 06 Feb 2009 10:29:38 -0500

The Wrestler and Slumdog Millionaire were two of my favorite films last year, and they both received some love from the Academy when Oscar nominees were announced. In this charming video -- an exclusive to Pop Candy -- directors Danny...

'Lost' in a flash: Best of the comments 06 Feb 2009 10:07:57 -0500

I know some of you have had trouble reading comments this week, so I wanted to post the top Lost observations as soon as possible. The discussion thread is still underway if you're looking for more clues about this week's...

Pop forum: Meet today's featured reader 06 Feb 2009 08:39:03 -0500

Today's reader has a thing for comics, Tina Fey and Joss Whedon. He should find plenty in common with several of you, so feel free to say hello: Reader of the day: brandmed Real name: Brandon Medley Why I chose...

Early buzz: 'Fanboys,' 'Top Chef,' 'Darko' and more 06 Feb 2009 08:14:13 -0500

It's Friday! Congratulations on surviving another week. Last night I attempted to shop for something to wear during this snazzy Torchwood panel, but no luck. However, I did engage in many interesting conversations with shop owners about Bettie Page, Anthrax,...

Remembering Sid Vicious, 30 years later 05 Feb 2009 15:53:44 -0500

One of the most tragic and shocking love stories in rock 'n' roll is the tale of Sid and Nancy. In 1978, 20-year-old Nancy Spungeon was found dead in her room at the Chelsea Hotel. Her boyfriend, Sex Pistol Sid...

'L' is for losing viewers? 05 Feb 2009 14:06:37 -0500

When a long-running TV show enters its final season, you'd expect a little excitement. A little hype. A little fanfare about each week's plot twists. This hasn't been the case with The L Word. Ever since word got out that...

Forget the TV shows, watch the credits instead 05 Feb 2009 12:24:02 -0500

Right now I'm proudly wasting time on Main Title Heaven, a blog devoted to finding "great and not-so-great main-title sequences." I like to think my TV knowledge is fairly impressive -- as is my knowledge of TV theme songs --...

Hear screenwriters spill their secrets 05 Feb 2009 10:59:21 -0500

If you're looking for a good podcast -- particularly during Oscar season -- I've been enjoying the informative Q&As; from Creative Screenwriting magazine. Creative Screenwriting holds events in Los Angeles featuring some of the top writers and filmmakers in the...

Podcast: Hear some bands, then go see 'em 05 Feb 2009 10:15:53 -0500

This week I've compiled a bunch of new music into another Pop Candy podcast, and the good news is that all of these artists are either touring right now or about to hit the road. A quick rundown of the...

Pop forum: Meet today's featured reader 05 Feb 2009 08:39:21 -0500

Today's reader submitted a rather mysterious photo, but he's not a shadowy chap at all, listing My Morning Jacket and Wes Anderson among his faves. Read on, and e-mail me if you'd like to see your own pic in this...

Early buzz: Candy movie, 'Big Love,' Lux memories, more 05 Feb 2009 08:11:57 -0500

Good morning to you -- maybe by now you've had enough enough time to process last night's Lost episode, which is being discussed here. Also, I'm still taking your questions for Saturday's Torchwood panel, so let me know if anything...