Short even for TellTale's recent efforts, 'Game of Thrones: Episode 5 – A Nest of Vipers' does get the plot back on track. While it does again feel authentic, the episode also reminds players of the limits the game imposes.
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Interview: Lori Rader-Day, Author of the Mystery Novel ‘Little Pretty Things’
You write about what you care about. You have to give your characters things to care about, too, right?
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Jonathan Strange uncovers the truth about the Gentleman and Mr. Norrell, while darker magic takes the spotlight.
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When the songwriting and his melodic and vocal talents click, they click securely, and sailing through the whole set is Rodriguez's fine voice, a pleasure to listen to whatever he's singing about.
Read More »SXSW V2V: How Neurobiology and Yoda Can Make You a Better Speaker
“On October 20, 2000, they pulled the plug,” explained motivational speaker John Bates. “We had lost $80 million and when you do that, they come in, usually with security guards, lock you out and you have nothing. I was so embarrassed, so crushed, I thought I was going to die,” he explained. But, Bates survived the bursting of the internet bubble and today, as founder/CEO of ExecutiveSpeakingSuccess.com, he teaches executives all over the world how to pitch to obtain funding and achieve other objectives. And, he's good with a light saber.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Angry Optimist: The Life and Times of Jon Stewart’
'Angry Optimist' is a mostly fluffy and, at times, disjointed look at the host of 'The Daily Show.'
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DeLaria is one stylish jazz singer with a voice belied by her television image.
Read More »Working With What I’ve Got: Amy Schumer on Playing the System
One way to address sexism in the entertainment industry is clearly to engage with the sexual politics of the prevailing culture, and right now no one does that better than Amy Schumer.
Read More »The Business of Reality: How Reality TV Is Harming Wildlife
Reality TV is fine as entertainment. But the reality show paradigm has crept into wildlife programming, and this is where something is going horribly wrong.
Read More »Theater Review (Off Broadway-NYC): ‘Threesome’ by Yussef El Guindi
When Leila and Rashid invite Doug over to be part of an intimate 'Threesome,' Doug is excited and feels he must accept to overcome a hurdle. But things are not what they seem for all three individuals. By the time their evening is over, the unexpected has happened and they will never be the same again.
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