Catching Up With Echo and the Bunnymen’s Will Sergeant
Art rock has a long and storied history perpetuated by bands like Jethro Tull, King Crimson and the Velvet Underground. And then, of course, there are so many performers who have become artists as well, ranging from Brian Eno to Bon Jovi’s Tico Torres, with too many modern acts to name. Now, one more talented musician can be added to this list of cross-media artists, as Echo and the Bunnymen guitarist Will Sergeant opens his first major American gallery exhibition tomorrow.... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesWatch The Shins’ New Sketch, “My Own Worst Enemy”
As if James Mercer’s “Clapping Butter” Funny or Die skit wasn’t hilarious enough, The Shins’ frontman has given the Internet even more comedic fodder. In this episode, entitled “My Own Worst Enemy,” Mercer dresses up as a number of different characters only to pick on and torment different versions of himself. It’s a bit less sensible, but equally entertaining. Check it out below. The Shins – My Own Worst Enemy – watch more funny videos ... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayDress Sexy At My Funeral: Why did NBC axe Lipstick Jungle and spare Kath & Kim?
TV heaven got a bit more cramped last week as NBC announced the cancellation of two of its prime-time dramas: My Own Worst Enemy, starring Christian Slater as a double-life-leading former CIA agent, and Lipstick Jungle, starring Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price as rich white women making bad choices in the Big Apple. Having never seen an episode of My Own Worst Enemy, I can only attest to the quality of Lipstick Jungle (and read on, I will), but by now we should all know that even the best showssnagged enough viewers to stave off the executioners blow... read more
Found in: TV DetailDress Sexy At My Funeral: Why did NBC axe Lipstick Jungle and spare Kath & Kim?
TV heaven got a bit more cramped last week as NBC announced the cancellation of two of its prime-time dramas: My Own Worst Enemy, starring Christian Slater as a double-life-leading former CIA agent, and Lipstick Jungle, starring Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price as rich white women making bad choices in the Big Apple. Having never seen an episode of My Own Worst Enemy, I can only attest to the quality of Lipstick Jungle (and read on, I will), but by now we should all know that even the best showssnagged enough viewers to stave off the executioners blow... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsNBC cancels Lipstick Jungle and My Own Worst Enemy
The cancellations for the Fall TV season are slowly rolling in, and now NBC is getting in on the action. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed the network has axed two of its dramas, sophomore Lipstick Jungle and freshman series My Own Worst Enemy.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsTV Detail: My Own Worst Enemy review. Episode 1.2 "The Hummingbird"
It didn't take long for the show's title to make sense. In the premiere of My Own Worst Enemy, regular guy Henry is just beginning to come to terms with the the existence of his alter ego Edward, or more specifically, that he himself is Edward's alter ego. But the split personalities have to keep peace between themselves to survive. This precarious truce comes unraveled by the end of the second episode. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityTV Detail: My Own Worst Enemy review. Episode 1.2 "The Hummingbird"
It didn't take long for the show's title to make sense. In the premiere of My Own Worst Enemy, regular guy Henry is just beginning to come to terms with the the existence of his alter ego Edward, or more specifically, that he himself is Edward's alter ego. But the split personalities have to keep peace between themselves to survive. This precarious truce comes unraveled by the end of the second episode. ... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsTV Detail: My Own Worst Enemy review—Series Premiere
Slater. Christian Slater. You've at least seen the previews by now. In My Own Worst Enemy, the star of Heathers plays both international spy Edward Albright and his regular guy alter ego Henry Spivey. The dual personalities are kept at bay through mind manipulation by the unnamed government organization running the program. Except in the series premiere, something's gone wrong, and he's flipping back and forth at the most inopportune times.... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityTV Detail: My Own Worst Enemy review—Series Premiere
Slater. Christian Slater. You've at least seen the previews by now. In My Own Worst Enemy, the star of Heathers plays both international spy Edward Albright and his regular guy alter ego Henry Spivey. The dual personalities are kept at bay through mind manipulation by the unnamed government organization running the program. Except in the series premiere, something's gone wrong, and he's flipping back and forth at the most inopportune times.... read more
Found in: TV, Reviews
