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Interview with Martin Glyer, Sir Robin in Monty Python’s Spamalot
March 29, 2011 | No Comment
Interview with Martin Glyer, Sir Robin in Monty Python’s Spamalot

Monty Python may have reached its peak during the ’70s and ’80s, but that doesn’t mean that their popularity or influence has diminished over the years. Martin Glyer, a 25-year-old actor from Southern California, has …

Pleasure and Pain in the Printed Return of ‘Hellraiser’
March 27, 2011 | No Comment
Pleasure and Pain in the Printed Return of ‘Hellraiser’

When it comes to movie franchises, very few sequels hold up as well as the original film, and this is especially true of most horror films. The “Hellraiser” series, created by horror fantasy author Clive …

Bouncing Souls Harness the ‘Positivity’ of Punk
March 27, 2011 | No Comment
Bouncing Souls Harness the ‘Positivity’ of Punk

Unlike many short-lived ‘80s punk rock acts that burnt out as quickly as they lit up, The Bouncing Souls have been inextinguishable for over two decades. As singer Greg Attonito picked up his phone for …

Filming for ‘Rocky’-Themed Documentary Begins
March 27, 2011 | No Comment
Filming for ‘Rocky’-Themed Documentary Begins

Sylvester Stallone may have shot his last Rocky film, but another Rocky’s story has just begun.
On March 19, a small film crew drove into the city of Scranton to embark on their second day of …

Tattoos Now a Badge of Pride
March 20, 2011 | No Comment
Tattoos Now a Badge of Pride

There’s an old saying you may have heard involving promiscuous women and Naval officers about tattoos, but it’s one that you’re probably hearing a lot less these days.
The tattoo subculture has really become a part …

Fan-Driven Art Drives Etsy Shops
March 20, 2011 | No Comment
Fan-Driven Art Drives Etsy Shops

Etsy, the e-commerce website where users can buy and sell handmade or vintage goods, has gained over seven million registered users since its launch in 2005. Locally, two young women have joined the online craft …