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'Allo duckies! Join me as I assess movies, t.v. and music, with an eye for the smart, the sweet and the delightfully cheesy.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 71 )
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The Grant Ward Conundrum: Analyzing the Complex Role of One of SHIELD's Best...
The twist regarding Grant Ward which was revealed towards the end of season 1 in Agents of SHIELD was one fans will almost unanimously pinpoint as the moment... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2015 ENTERTAINMENT -
New Pop Reviews: Cheryl Cole, Ella Henderson, Robyn and More!
Singles: Cheryl Cole - Crazy Stupid Love - A new Cheryl Cole single is simply an event. I haven't been this excited about a pop music development since "Call... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse - Quick Review and Favorite Tracks
After listening to the new Mariah album a few times, I can now report on which tracks stand head and shoulders above the rest. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
A Review of Revolution, Episodes 2x21-22, "Memorial Day" and "Independence Day"
While these episodes had a few shortcomings here and there, overall they were brilliant, captivating, and wonderful in too many other ways for any caveats to... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
A Review of Revolution, Episode 2.20, Tomorrowland
This was another mixed bag of an episode and wasn't as good as last week's hour, either. But one thing I know for sure is this: any show that has me this... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
SugarRushed Weekly Top Tens for April 27-May 3
Here is my weekly set of countdowns for the best in pop music, television, and t.v. ships! Top Ten Songs:1. Sky Ferreira - I Blame Myself2. Ariana Grande ft.... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
A Review of Revolution, Episode 2.19, "S*%t Happens"
To say that Revolution giveth and Revolution taketh away is an understatement after this crazy inconsistent episode that nonetheless, as always, was surely... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
SugarRushed Weekly Top Tens - Week of April 20-26, 2014
Here we go!Top Ten Songs of the Week:1. Cash Cash ft. Bebe Rexha - "Take Me Home" 2. Betty Who - "Alone Again"3. Frida Sundemo - "For You, Love"4. Gary Barlow... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
SugarRushed Weekly Top Tens: Week of April 13-19, 2014
Without further ado...Top Ten Songs of the Week:1. "Since I Saw You Last," Gary Barlow2. "Boom Clap," Charli XCX3. "Shellshocked," Ronika4. "Not a Bad Thing,"... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
Songs to Ship By: Mary/Bash, Reign
Oh, Mash. Why must you break my heart with such brutal efficiency? Sigh! As we wait for Mary to completely screw historical accuracy over and come to her... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
SugarRushed Weekly Top Ten - Week of 4/6-4/12
Well, it was a bit of an odd week for shows, since most were on hiatus this week. Here is the absolute best of what was left (and there sure were some awesome... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
SugarRushed Weekly Top Ten - Week of March 30-April 5, 2014
Welcome to the first installment of a new feature on SugarRushed: Weekly Top Ten! In this series, I'll share my views on the best in television and music for... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
The 13 Most Romantic Jisbon Moments of All Time...so Far!
Lisbon: "Like you don't have major trust issues."Jane: "I trust people. I trust you."Lisbon: "No you don't. I don't trust you either. You're untrustworthy.... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
Scandal's Top Five Biggest Shark Jumps
I think Scandal has backed itself into a corner wherein the writers constantly feel the need to outdo themselves. No matter how nutso crazy-sauce ridonkulous on... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
Review of Kylie's New Album, Kiss Me Once!
Here is my track-by-track analysis of the new Kylie album: 1. "Into the Blue" - This is simultaneously a perfect pop song and one of the most quintessentially... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
New Album Reviews, March 2014 - Eliza Doolittle, Little Mix, Gary Barlow, and...
Eliza Doolittle - In Your HandsThis is the perfect example of an effective sophomore album, seamlessly building upon the strengths of Eliza's debut while delvin... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
The Top 20 Pre-Bangerz Miley Songs, Part 2: Miley Cyrus Solo Songs
This second part of my tribute to O.G. Miley songs was much harder to put together than part 1, which comprised the Hannah Montana era. I could almost just put... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC -
The Top 20 Pre-Bangerz Miley Songs, Part 1: Hannah Montana
Welcome to my two-part countdown celebrating O.G. Miley Cyrus songs! I'm intending this list to entertain both longtime fans such as myself and those who... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
A Review of the Film Vampire Academy
As a massive fan of Richelle Mead's fantasic novel series Vampire Academy (not to mention its also-amazing spinoff, the Bloodlines series!), I'm more than... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT -
The Top 35 Pop Songs of 2013
I have to begin by noting that this was an unusually superb year for pop music. All of these songs were very special to me in one way or another over the 365... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 ENTERTAINMENT