Pop culture with a hangover

Short List: Laura’s Top 10 Guilty Pleasure TV Shows

June 15, 2009
10. The Ghost Whisperer - Sure, it’s overwrought and the dialogue is sometimes painful, but this show can be fun to watch from time to time. Why’d they have to kill her husband, though? Oh right, it’s a show about ghosts.9. Cribs reruns - Late at night on ABC, an episode of Cribs comes on [...]

The Best Eats in Greenwood Heights

June 14, 2009
I’ve lived in the Brooklyn neighborhood oft referred to as Greenwood Heights (an area which also encompasses parts of Windsor Terrace, South Park Slope and Sunset Park) for nearly five years now, and in that time I’ve had my share of good and bad meals. So for those who are just moving into the neighborhood, [...]

The 5 Best and Worst Alcoholic Drinks I’ve Had Lately

June 12, 2009
The Best1. The Park Life at The Bell House in Gowanus, which contains Ruby Red Absolut, grapefruit juice, Triple Sec and a splash of soda. Perfect for hot summer days.2. Sixpoint IPA at Quarter in Park Slope south. Always a classic.3. Chelsea Checker Cab Blond Ale at Ellis Bar in Park Slope south. Cheap and [...]

Our 10 Favorite Funny Ladies

June 1, 2009
Despite what narrow-minded fools (like Christopher Hitchens in his infamous Vanity Fair piece) have said, women are damn funny. From barrier breakers like Carol Burnett and Lily Tomlin to more modern trail blazers like Roseanne Barr and Carol Leifer, women have been making strides in the humor world for a long time now. These are [...]

The 10 Coolest Celebrity Animals

May 4, 2009
There are a lot of famous animals out there, from Barack Obama’s new puppy to legends like Benji and Lassie. But these are the ten animal celebs that have most caught my eye of late. Beware: cuteness ahead!

The Top 10 OCD Characters

April 29, 2009
What is it about mental disorders that so entrances the public? We love our flawed heroes, that’s for sure, and these are just a few examples of defective protagonists that we all know and love. I now present the top ten obsessive-compulsive characters in entertainment…

Liz and Laura’s Finite Playlist: What we’re listening to right now

April 22, 2009
Liz1. Neko Case - Middle Cyclone2. Afuche - I Made Dots3. Sister Suvi - Now I Am Champion4. tUnE-yArDs - BiRd-BrAiNs5. Bosque Brown - BabyLaura1. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It’s Blitz!2. Neko Case - Middle Cyclone3. Mark Ronson - Here Comes the Fuzz4. Lily Allen - It’s Not Me, It’s You5. [...]

The Sexiest Men in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s

April 17, 2009
Sexy is sexy, no matter what your age. Every generation has something to offer, from fresh-faced ingenues to fiftysomething hotties who are just getting better with age, like a fine wine or leftover marinara sauce. For your viewing pleasure, I present a gallery of the hunkiest male celebrities in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s.TwentiesEmile [...]

Celebrity Lookalikes!

April 14, 2009
I’ve compiled some of my favorite celebrity lookalikes for your viewing pleasure. A lot of these ended up involving cast members from The L Word, because, well, that’s what I was watching when I came up with this. Enjoy!

The Top 10 Movie Stalkers

April 1, 2009
Ah, obsession. It’s a perennial theme when it comes to movies, and why not? It’s a handy plot device, it lends dramatic weight, and it allows actors an opportunity to put their “crazy” faces to good use. Here is a list of the ten best stalkers in filmdom. 10. Max Cady (Cape Fear, played by [...]