State of the Network: NBC (Part Two)
April 23, 2009 • Zack Rosenblatt (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Returning Series [note: all ratings as of April 21, and all critic quotes are based on most recently aired seasons] Chuck- in 2nd Season Ratings- 9.28 million series premiere, 1st season avg.- 7.76 million 2nd season- 6.63 million What the critics say- “This is pure kiddie fare; no big deal–Chuck’s... Read more »
State of the Network: NBC (Part One)
April 22, 2009 • Zack Rosenblatt ('09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
As the networks begin to announce their line-ups for the 2009 Fall TV season, I thought it would be a great time to give an outlook on the state of each network. Some questions that will be answered include: How have the new series fared in their debuts? What are their chances of renewal? What shows... Read more »
Gossip Girl “Seder Anything”
April 22, 2009 • Ashley Drazen ('09)/Eastside Staff
Passover Seders, a wedding in Spain and college decisions… Oh my! With the holidays comes drama. This is no excuse even for the highest of holidays in the Jewish faith, which Blair Waldorf is now celebrating. With her new husband of a different religion, Eleanor is making a grand gesture of having... Read more »
Heroes “I Am Sylar”
April 22, 2009 • Caroline Babula (‘09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
This week’s episode shows us what happened in D.C. while our heroes were in Coyote Sands last week. Adult Matt calls Janice to see if she is okay. She is, so baby Matt is going home, but Matt makes a vow to not miss the baby’s childhood. Sylar is having an identity crisis with all of his... Read more »
Sit Down, Shut Up: an animated Arrested Development?
April 20, 2009 • Zack Rosenblatt (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Thanks to its success over the years with “Simpsons” and “Family Guy” (and to a lesser extent, “American Dad”), FOX has firmly established itself as the leader in animated television series. On Sunday FOX added a new animated series to its line-up at 8:30, sandwiching... Read more »
Bi-Weekly Entertainment Update
April 19, 2009 • Andrew Huff ('10)/Eastside Staff
Twitter Takeover: The saying goes that April showers bring May flowers. This month, though, a new saying became a marker of this historic time: “Twittering talk show hosts brings telecommunications coup.” The recent featuring of the social networking site Twitter, where one can blog about... Read more »
Today’s song lyrics in need of tact and basic grammar
April 18, 2009 • Hannah Feinberg (’12)/For Eastside
Just last week, my sister and I drove a neighbor to school. After thanking us several times for the lift and throwing himself in the front seat, he decided to turn the radio up. Music is a funny thing. Sometimes there’s a song so overwhelmingly beautiful, with heartbreaking lyrics and cascading... Read more »
America’s Next Top Model Cycle 13 Preview
April 18, 2009 • Lindsey Roth (’12) and Hailey Edelstein (’12)/For Eastside
Maybe thirteen isn’t such an unlucky number-that is, for the girls who never thought they could be models. Currently, America’s Next Top Model is auditioning hopefuls for the show’s next season- cycle thirteen. No previous experience is needed, but all interested participants must be... Read more »
Twilight Debate Club to help at Blood Drive
April 15, 2009 • Rob Incollingo (’10)/Eastside Humor Editor
East’s Twilight Debate Club has expressed an interest in helping at the school’s Blood Drive this year, for reasons listed as “purely humanitarian”. The Twilight Debate Club, or TDC, was founded earlier this year by fans of the popular Twilight book series in order to debate... Read more »
House “Saviors”
April 15, 2009 • Caroline Babula (‘09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
An environmental activist, Doug, is at a protest. When he and his group are forced to disband, Doug cannot stand up and has extremely blurred vision. Since she owes House a favor, Cameron postpones a vacation at the shore with Chase to help House with Doug. By “help” House actually means... Read more »
Congratulations, moviegoer; movies are getting worse, and it’s all your fault
April 15, 2009 • Zack Rosenblatt ('09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
In case you haven’t heard, the economy isn’t so great. However, the one bright spot in these dark financial times has been the movie industry. The box office is booming, and 2009 is on pace to be the most financially successful year of all-time. In terms of money, the film industry is obviously... Read more »
Heroes “1961”
April 14, 2009 • Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
The gang is back at Coyote Sands. A flashback shows 1961, when Angela, her parents and her sister, Alice, came to Coyote Sands Relocation Center to remove Angela’s “nightmares’. Young Charles Deveau, Linderman and Bishop were also there. In the present, Angela informs everyone that... Read more »
House “Simple Explanation”
April 9, 2009 • Caroline Babula (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
This was “The. Most. Shocking. Episode. Of. House. Ever,” or at least that’s what the commercials said. Like most of the recent episodes of “House,” there were two simultaneous storylines for “Simple Explanation.” It began with a man, Eddie, who was on his deathbed.... Read more »
Heroes “Turn and Face the Strange”
April 7, 2009 • Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
Loose ends need to be tied in this episode of “Heroes”. “Sylar” is dead, but, even after seeing the body, Bennet is skeptical. Meanwhile, Sandra comes to Building 26 to tell Bennet that she wants Claire back and is not leaving until she sees her, despite the fact that Bennet guarantees... Read more »
Reflection
April 5, 2009 • Ben Branfman ('09)/Eastside Business Manager
ER airs for last time
April 5, 2009 • Avra Bossov (’11)/Eastside Global Commentary Editor
In television, there are few television shows that captivate audiences for a full 15 seasons. “ER” on NBC has managed to do just that, procuring tears, laughter and appreciation for humanity from its audience episode after episode. Originally created to be a film, the pilot episode that launched... Read more »
Gary Neckbeard, World of Warcraft enthusiast, steps outside; dies instantly
April 5, 2009 • Zachary Schwartz ('10)/Eastside Staff
A terrible tragedy struck Cherry Hill township today as Gary Neckbeard,47, was killed in a freak accident. Neckbeard was an avid World of Warcraft enthusiast, one who–according to his account data–never really stopped playing. After reaching the highest possible level and completing every... Read more »
Heroes “Into Asylum”
March 31, 2009 • Caroline Babula (‘09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
The heroes are all split up across the Americas. It turns out that Nathan brought Claire, who’s sporting a new ‘do, to Mexico, while Peter and Angela are in New York, and Sylar trecked over to Arlington, Virginia to meet up with Danko and Bennet. Sylar wants to join forces with Danko as they... Read more »
Gossip Girl “Remains of the J”
March 31, 2009 • Ashley Drazen (’09)/Eastside Staff
When 16 rolls around the corner, many people think lavish parties and newfound freedoms are deserved. Everyone, that is, except Jenny. With her birthday in reach, Lily, Rufus, Serena and Dan tell her about their exciting plans to throw her a party. With a gracious apology, she declines their party, asking... Read more »
All-South Jersey/Group 4 Winter Athletes (according to Courier Post)
March 29, 2009 • Eastside Editorial Board
Basketball: Chris Santo (’11): All South Jersey 1st team, All Group IV 1st team Boys Swimming: Note* Swimmers can make multiple teams based on different events Jesse Lyman (‘09): All South Jersey 1st team, All-Division A 1st team Jason Ho (’09): All South Jersey 1st team, All South Jersey... Read more »
Cities around the world celebrate Earth Hour
March 29, 2009 • Devon Braunstein ('10)/Eastside Community Editor
On Saturday, March 28, cities around the world celebrated “Earth Hour,” implemented by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), by powering down their lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm to promote awareness for the growing energy crisis and giving participants an idea of how simple conserving energy truly... Read more »
Special Permission
March 29, 2009 • Nicolle Rochino ('10)/Eastside Art Director
Bi-weekly entertainment update
March 28, 2009 • Andrew Huff ('10)/Eastside Staff
American Idol: American Idol is now down to 9 contestants, with the judges still retaining their “veto” power. However, the real story lies with Paula Abdul and her quest to be on Dancing with the Stars. Paula has been unable to compete on the dancing show due to conflicting schedules arising... Read more »
Old tv shows brought back to life
March 28, 2009 • Caroline Babula (‘09) and Ashley Drazen (‘09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor and Eastside Staff
What was once old is becoming new again on the small screen. Some old shows, like “Starsky and Hutch”, “Dukes of Hazard” and “Miami Vice” transitioned over to the big screen, but now there is a new movement in television to resurrect shows in an updated format. One... Read more »
Extended: Dreamworks continues to bring in the money
March 27, 2009 • Zack Rosenblatt (’09)/Eastside Entertainment Editor
Ogres, insects and rodents may not seem like the most appealing or marketable movie characters. DreamWorks Animation has six billion dollars in box office receipts that say otherwise. The animation branch of DreamWorks SKG may not have been established until 2000, but DreamWorks began producing computer-generated... Read more »
Extended: Pixar sits atop the Animation Movie World
March 27, 2009 • Andrew Huff (’10)/Eastside Staff
After the theater goes dark, the screen illuminates as a quirky, white lamp hops on its base, silently yet radiating with humor, towards the word “Pixar,” so it may takes its place in the title. The oddball opening for Pixar Animation Studios’ films shows only a fraction that the company... Read more »
Extended: Martin returns to baseball diamond
March 27, 2009 • George Perilstein ('09)/Eastside News/Features Editor
Sportscaster Ernie Harwell once wrote, “Baseball? It’s just a game – as simple as a ball and a bat. Yet, as complex as the American spirit it symbolizes. It’s a sport, business and sometimes even religion.” No one understands this dynamic more than Mr. Dave Martin, a... Read more »
Sustainable Cherry Hill hopes to donate 10,000 books
March 27, 2009 • Alana Kopelson ('12)
Sustainable Cherry Hill is an environmental club that educates people about global warming and how to take care of the earth. Mariel Rothman (’10) and Devon Braunstein (’10) brought a branch of this club to Cherry Hill East and are now both Presidents of the club. For the past two weeks,... Read more »
Extended: Colleges check Facebook
March 27, 2009 • Sari Soffer ('10)/Eastside News/Features Editor
Although frantic seniors applying to college often censor – or altogether delete – their Facebook pages, admissions representatives at private universities admit that their colleges do not inspect applicants’ personal web pages. According to admissions officers at University of Pennsylvania,... Read more »
Extended: Baby alligators in the sewers
March 27, 2009 • Autreen Rahbari (‘10)
Are we all going to die? When talking about our sewers, one usually pictures dark, dingy and extending stone corridors, with muddy green flooded floors and walls smeared with organic bowl-juices. Raw sewage, pigeon carcasses, rain water, domesticated fish, defecated energies; all elements of the obscure... Read more »
East’s new Fashion Club plans for 2010 fashion show
March 26, 2009 • Elana Perilstein (’10)/ Eastside Staff
Everyday after school students in jeans and t-shirts leave the building and head home for an afternoon snack. However, today, Thursday, March 26, was an extra trendy day for hungry students. East’s new Fashion Club hosted it’s first bake sale in front of the auditorium. The donuts, cookies,... Read more »
Heroes “Cold Snap”
March 25, 2009 • Caroline Babula (‘09) / Eastside Entertainment Editor
This week’s episode of “Heroes” opened with an eerie, almost two minute scene containing Danko shaving and the Puppet Master being left inside his home, tied up in a big red bow. At the same time, Bennet and Angela’s partnership is turning dangerous and Angela proposes no more... Read more »
Interview with Brian Reisman (’09)
March 25, 2009 • Sari Soffer (’10)/Eastside News/Features Editor
Q: How does it feel to be done your final show at East? A: Well it may not be my final show – not because I’m failing, I plan to graduate – but there’s One-Acts this coming spring. There’s a change that I’ll hopefully be involved with them. But in terms of main-stages, it’s over. It’s... Read more »
Gossip Girl “The Grandfather”
March 24, 2009 • Ashley Drazen (‘09)/Eastside Staff
With springtime comes rebirth. Everything has a chance to bloom and grow. This doesn’t only apply to plants, but people as well. Blair has completely changed, becoming a depressed and difficult person. She won’t give Chuck the light of day since he wants the old Blair, but things may be changing... Read more »
