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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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 --...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Sun grabs a gun! Jack tries to get back! And Faraday ... well, he does a lot of stuff, but I don't think any of it rhymes. Per usual, we have much to discuss after this week's Lost episode. Before...

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Suddenly, it's turning into Surreal Film Day on the Candy, but I just watched another short that's worthy of sharing: Director Henry Selick enjoyed huge success when he teamed up with Tim Burton for The Nightmare Before Christmas, and I...

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You should expect David Lynch's latest film to leave you scratching your head. What might come as a surprise is the fact that Lynch doesn't direct the piece; he stars in it. Written and directed by Brazilian filmmaker Davi de...

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Today I read a post that hyped Heavy Metal in Baghdad on SnagFilms.com. This is good news for a couple reasons: One, Heavy Metal in Baghdad is a fine movie, and I'm glad more people now have access to it....

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Still hanging on to those 3-D glasses from the Super Bowl (and/or Chuck)? A viral site at http://kissmein3d.com allows users to experience, er, 3-D kisses. (Warning: This could look kind of weird if you try it at the office.) Log...

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Good morning! I hope all is well -- last night the snow kept me home, so I previewed the first episode of Eastbound & Down with Danny McBride. It's pretty funny, though I think I could watch McBride do just...

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Yesterday the Internet caught fire after gossip site TMZ posted an audio clip of an angry, foul-mouthed Christian Bale. The explicit rant took place on the set of Terminator: Salvation, where Bale reportedly became upset with the director of photography....

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Need a Lost fix? Here's a quick video interview with Evangeline Lilly -- honestly, I didn't expect much from it, but it includes clips and a couple fun nuggets about upcoming episodes. Says Lilly: "Poor Josh (Holloway) had to do...

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New York Comic Con kicks off Friday with an impressive schedule of events, exhibitors and guest appearances. It should be an exciting weekend -- my days are already jam-packed with activities! On Saturday afternoon, I'll be moderating the Torchwood panel....

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Danny McBride made me laugh a lot in 2008 with his minor-but-memorable roles in Tropic Thunder and Pineapple Express. We'll be seeing even more of him this year in Land of the Lost and his new HBO comedy series, Eastbound...

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We all know The Big Lebowski is much more than a movie; you might even call it a movement. So when Pop reader Jeremy B. told me about an upcoming art show with a Lebowski theme, I was poised to...

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Hello! I hope all is well -- last night I stayed in and ate tacos. I'm starting to get really excited about New York Comic Con, which is just around the corner. For now, though, we have headlines: - Bruce...

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If you're a fan of Mystic River, Gone, Baby, Gone or any of Dennis Lehane's novels, take note: The author has participated in a new line of T-shirts for PROTECT, the National Association to Protect Children. The tees references spots...

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In the February issue of Wizard magazine, writer Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta) has this to say about Battlestar Galactica: "I have seen the first half of the final series of Battlestar Galactica. It's well done, but I'll reserve...

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A few weeks ago, I broke the news that AMC theaters were holding another "Best Picture Showcase." On Feb. 21, 97 participating theaters will screen all five Academy Award nominees for best picture: Milk, The Reader, Slumdog Millionaire, Frost/Nixon and...

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Last year Dr. Pepper tried to give away a boatload of free soda when Guns N Roses' Chinese Democracy was released. Unfortunately, the plan backfired when the manufacturer's website crashed and many fans were shut out of the deal. For...

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Guest stars galore! Jim-Pam drama! Creed being Creed! Last night The Office pulled out all the stops for its post-Super Bowl special, and I think it was my favorite episode of the season. How can you deny the power of...

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Hey, guys! I hope you had an excellent weekend -- mine included big fun at the Tim and Eric Awesome Tour (they said it was a record crowd) and good food with D.C. friends. I also watched the Super Bowl...

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As a Starship Troopers fan, I was intrigued when I heard Casper Van Dien's character had returned ... to appear in a series of PSAs. It sounds bizarre, but it's true: Van Dien stars in a couple new spots for...

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This week M.I.A. (aka Maya Arulpragasam) appeared on Tavis Smiley's program to talk about her Grammy nods and Oscar nomination for Slumdog Millionaire. She's due to give birth in a couple weeks, but she's in great spirits and looks lovely....

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Happy Friday! I'm sorry for my absence yesterday, but I'm back for a bit. This afternoon I have to leave for a couple hours to tape a television program. I'll share the details once it's done, but unless something goes...

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A few weeks ago I told you about an exciting cast reunion of MTV's sketch-comedy show, The State. Last weekend's SF Sketchfest marked the first time all 11 members of the group had performed together in more than 10 years....

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Since the weather got a little nasty here, I enjoyed last night's Lost from my living room. Several of you continue to celebrate Season 5 with elaborate viewing parties. Here are a few photos, and feel free to send more...

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Good morning! Did you dream about Lost last night? Feel free to join the discussion today, which is already buzzing with Daniel Faraday theories. Unfortunately, I have an appointment that will take me away from this blog for most of...

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The wacky web of Widmore! Shocking declarations of love! A newfound appreciation for Latin! I can't believe another season of Lost is underway -- it's almost too good to be true. Let's discuss this week's bombastic episode in the comments,...

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I have to run to an optometrist's appointment, but I should return in the blink of an eye! In the meantime, don't forget to log on after tonight's episode of Lost for our weekly discussion. Also, here's an update on...

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I was just poking around on Openfilm.com, a video sharing site that spotlights well-made short films and videos. Openfilm encourages filmmakers to submit their work, which is then screened and approved before appearing online. Films are presented in high-resolution, and...

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Fans of cult classic The Warriors should take note of a new comic-book adaptation of the film. The Warriors No. 1 debuts at New York Comic-Con next week -- hope to see you there -- but MTV.com has posted a...

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