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30 Rock

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Here Comes Your 19th Nervous Breakdown... Music Videos' Love Affair With Broken Women

    In conversation the other day it came up that two of my all-time-favorite movies -- Roman Polanski's Repulsion and Todd Haynes Safe -- are centered around ridiculously beautiful women digressing into complete and utter nut jobs. The same chat led me to reveal that when I re-watch that other Polans ... More >>

  • Arts

    February 15, 2012

    The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events

    In conversation the other day it came up that two of my all-time-favorite movies -- Roman Polanski's Repulsion and Todd Haynes Safe -- are centered around ridiculously beautiful women digressing into complete and utter nut jobs. The same chat led me to reveal that when I re-watch that other Polans ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 8, 2012

    Amy Schumer

    In conversation the other day it came up that two of my all-time-favorite movies -- Roman Polanski's Repulsion and Todd Haynes Safe -- are centered around ridiculously beautiful women digressing into complete and utter nut jobs. The same chat led me to reveal that when I re-watch that other Polans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2012

    Royal Grinders and 30 Rock Keep It Fast and Simple

    ​ Although 30 Rock provides a veritable swarm of options to continue the noble TV Dinner pairing tradition of just choosing whatever restaurant has a remotely similar name, I felt like show protagonist Liz Lemon's insatiable lust for sandwiches (thankfully) superseded any notion of having to e ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2011

    Up All Night and A Pizza Mart Pull Through When It Counts

    Sarah Anne Lloyd, 2011.​ While the fall television season may bring cheer to more discerning couch potatoes through bringing back time-tested serial delights, it's also the time for television newcomers to step up to the plate and get crowds buzzing for the next big thing. NBC has no shortage ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Alec Baldwin Exacts Twitter Revenge on Starbucks Barista Who Wronged Him

    ​Note to Starbucks baristas: If Jack Donaghy from 30 Rock, aka the next Senator from New York, comes into your store and orders a latte, make damn sure it's a good one and also that you're not an asshole while you make it.

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Proletariat Pizza and Louie: Heavy, but Unpretentious

    Sarah Anne Lloyd, 2011.​ The Night-In: One large pizza from Proletariat Pizza (half Two Meats, half Potato) to be eaten in front of FX's Louie. The Cuisine: FX's sleeper hit comedy Louie has one of the most straightforward opening titles I've ever seen while still being meaningful. Titular c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2011

    Top 8 Artists (Besides the Bieber) We Have YouTube to "Thank" For

    If you're one of the 544 million people who have been swooned by Justin Bieber's puberty-tickling vocals in the music video for "Baby," the all-time most watched video on YouTube, then congratulations--you essentially gave a 17-year-old boy $65.5 million. Bieber, like the following musicians, fou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2011

    Beth's Cafe and Parks & Recreation Invigorate the Dependable

    Jessica Spengler, 2010.As anyone who has ever gotten food from Beth's Cafe might've noticed: this is not from Beth's.​ The Night-In: Bacon and Eggs (with hashbrowns and toast) from Beth's Cafe to be eaten in front of NBC's Parks and Recreation. The Cuisine: Beth's Cafe more or less marks the ... More >>

  • Arts

    May 11, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    Jessica Spengler, 2010.As anyone who has ever gotten food from Beth's Cafe might've noticed: this is not from Beth's.​ The Night-In: Bacon and Eggs (with hashbrowns and toast) from Beth's Cafe to be eaten in front of NBC's Parks and Recreation. The Cuisine: Beth's Cafe more or less marks the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 22, 2011

    Everyone Knows Donald Glover Is Funny, But Last Night's Show Proved His Musical Chops

    ​Everyone knows that Donald Glover is funny--aside from his role as Troy Barnes on NBC's Community, he wrote much of Tracy Morgan's 30 Rock character--so putting his best foot forward, or at least his best-known foot, Glover led into his tour stop at Neumos last night with a stand-up set. Keep ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    Donald Glover's Hip-Hop Alter Ego Childish Gambino Sells Out His April Neumos Date

    ​Donald Glover is a pretty easily recognizable dude. After coming up through NYU group Derrick Comedy (of "Bro Rape" fame), he went on to play Troy Barnes on NBC's Community, wrote much of Tracy Morgan's character Tracy Jordan on 30 Rock, and got Stan Lee to support his attempt at a Spiderman ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    Michael Buble Hollywood Review Driven Almost Entirely by Nepotism, Greed

    ​ Artist: Michael Buble Album: Hollywood Deluxe EP Label: Reprise Release date: October 25 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "End Of May" The Canadian croonsmith Michael Buble is so popular, talented and dreamy that he could record himself snoring and immediately moisten a million ... More >>

  • Diversions

    September 8, 2010

    Quit Making Yourself the Butt of the Joke

    ​ Artist: Michael Buble Album: Hollywood Deluxe EP Label: Reprise Release date: October 25 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "End Of May" The Canadian croonsmith Michael Buble is so popular, talented and dreamy that he could record himself snoring and immediately moisten a million ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    Bumbershoot Saturday: Picks and Notes Featuring Neko Case, Wheedle's Groove, the Decemberists, and More

    ​ Artist: Michael Buble Album: Hollywood Deluxe EP Label: Reprise Release date: October 25 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "End Of May" The Canadian croonsmith Michael Buble is so popular, talented and dreamy that he could record himself snoring and immediately moisten a million ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    Bumbershoot Sunday: Picks and Notes Featuring Weezer, Horse Feathers, Laff Hole!, and More

    ​ Artist: Michael Buble Album: Hollywood Deluxe EP Label: Reprise Release date: October 25 Rating (Skip, Stream, or Buy): Buy Download: "End Of May" The Canadian croonsmith Michael Buble is so popular, talented and dreamy that he could record himself snoring and immediately moisten a million ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2010

    Tom Cruise Is Still Tryin' Hard

    Frank Masi/20th Century FoxCruise takes Diaz on an international tour of danger!​The Dinner: Sausage and onion pizza, beer, at Pagliacci (550 Queen Anne Ave. N.). The Movie: Knight and Day, at Pacific Place (600 Pine St.). The Screenplate: Alec Baldwin once advanced the idea that, for actors ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2010

    Dinner & a Movie: Don't Judge Tina Fey Edition

    ​ The Dinner: Almond Crusted Trout and an ESB at McCormick & Schmick's (1103 First Ave.). The Movie: Date Night, at Meridian (1501 Seventh Ave). The Screenplate: Given the success of 30 Rock for Tina Fey, and the acclaim for The Office for Steve Carrel, it's a little hard to understand why t ... More >>

  • Film

    April 7, 2010

    Date Night: Yes, Your Love for Tina Fey and Steve Carell Will Trump the Reviews

    ​ The Dinner: Almond Crusted Trout and an ESB at McCormick & Schmick's (1103 First Ave.). The Movie: Date Night, at Meridian (1501 Seventh Ave). The Screenplate: Given the success of 30 Rock for Tina Fey, and the acclaim for The Office for Steve Carrel, it's a little hard to understand why t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2010

    The RZA has a Feminine Side....

    NBC's Parks and Recreation is hot on the heels of my beloved 30 Rock as the funniest thing on Thursday night, and now it's Wu-Tang approved! Check out the RZA's screen test for the role of Leslie Knope after the jump.

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Paul Allen Parties With Jay-Z, Lindsay Lohan and the Son of a Libyan Dictator on New Year's

    Not pictured: Paul Allen.​On NBC's "30 Rock," the vacation hot spot known only to the very rich is called Svenborgia. But if you're Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Jay-Z or the crazed son of a Libyan dictator you know it by its more common name: St. Barts.

  • Food

    November 11, 2009

    Seattle’s Wide World of Sandwiches

    Our city’s universe of bread/meat combos is ever-expanding. This week: Venezuelan and Swedish varieties.

  • Food

    October 28, 2009

    Seattle's Happy-Hour Hall of Fame

    For some restaurants, it's a promotion. For others, a way of life.

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2009

    September DVD Roundup

    ​The month is over, and let's survey a few notable titles (or casualties?) from the past 30 days. First: Alec Baldwin is stuck in the '70s? Or is it the '80s? Lymelife makes it hard to tell. Baldwin plays the puffy, obverse version to his cutthroat salesman in Glengarry Glen Ross--a spec housi ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 11, 2009

    Kool Keith

    Friday, February 20

  • Diversions

    January 7, 2009

    Reality Check, Please

    Friday, February 20

  • Arts

    November 19, 2008

    Life’s Just a Möbius Strip

    A prophetic 1923 play about corporate dehumanization.

  • Arts

    September 17, 2008

    How to Enjoy Fall Arts

    Our master events calendar: what to do, practically every night, from now to the end of the year.

  • Film

    April 23, 2008

    Baby Mama: Tina Fey Gets Side-(Mommy)-Tracked

    Our master events calendar: what to do, practically every night, from now to the end of the year.

  • Arts

    April 2, 2008

    The Pain Remains

    Two standbys of Holocaust drama get slick but effective revivals.

  • Film

    May 16, 2007

    French Corruption, Kawai Japanese Rocker Girls, and a Hitchcock Jewel

    Two standbys of Holocaust drama get slick but effective revivals.

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