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Final Season of Glee Begins: What to Expect

Well, after many thrown slushies, inappropriate relationships and over-the-top musical extravaganzas from high school hallways to New York sidewalks, our time with Glee is coming to an end. This show has been up and down for me - but something about it kept me coming back. Probably the musical performances, because I kind of lost interest in the plot. After the terribly tragic passing of Cory Monteith, I think it was inevitably hard to come back to how things would've been. But they've done a great job of pushing forward with alternative storylines, and now the adventure is coming to an end. The final season starts tonight! Vulture has a great article on what to expect from this final season: "With Corey Monteith’s untimely death just before season five began filming, Glee's endgame underwent a shakeup. Reportedly, a Monteith-inclusive season six would have focused on Finn reuniting with Rachel in Ohio. Now the season looks to place Rachel into the role of Glee Club reviver, with Sam likely playing some part, since he’s fully embedded in McKinley, too. As far as couples, there's Kurt and Blaine, naturally. Brittany and Santana, who wrapped filming on the season earlier than many of the other characters, look to get their own happy ending, and other favorite pairs will at least get cursory moments as Ryan Murphy ties a big bow on his teenage musical." Somewhat inevitably, I suppose, the attached trailer shows that Lea Michele will at some point be singing "Let It Go!" If you follow the attached Vulture link, they also have a recap of where we're at in the story and where the current characters are at. I'm actually pretty excited to see how things end!
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Lena Dunham Heading to Springfield!

I guess it was inevitable. You're not really famous until you have a Simpsons character, after all! Entertainment Weekly reports that Lena Dunham is going to make an appearance on the Simpsons as Candace, who according to TIME is "a twenty-something pharmacist who seems to be the perfect antidote to too much Marge time." The episode will air in the fall as the Season 27 premiere. She'll be voicing the character, of course - but I wonder what aspects of Lena they'll choose for the caricature. They hinted that you'll get to see some of her tattoos, but were coy about revealing much else. Tantalizingly, Simposons executive producer Al Jean says the plot “is definitely not what you would expect.” What does that mean? I'm curious... what do you think you would expect from a Lena Dunham-based character on the Simpsons? A caricature picks out a person's most prominent or stand-out elements. What are those for her? TIME article: http://goo.gl/5LyGUh
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Learn Cartooning with Ivan Brunetti

I have come across A LOT of books in my day about how to draw comics or become a cartoonist. But definitely one of the best, more direct and simplest methods I have found is by cartoonist and teacher Ivan Brunetti. It is both a How To book and an introduction to understanding comics and cartooning. You can see more about it in the attached video, featuring Brunetti himself. I highly recommend this book if you want to get into making your own comics at whatever level.
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The Cooking Show Moms Really Need...

I can't stop laughing at this card I saw on dumpaday.com... that is just so true. I'm pretty sure that I've literally been in that exact situation. Word!
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SciFi and Fantasy Films to Watch in 2015: 6-10

There are some pretty awesome movies waiting just around the corner in 2015 - and I can't wait to get to them! I previously posted a card with the first five of my list of SciFi and Fantasy movies to watch this year (http://www.vingle.net/posts/661455), picked out of the very long list of movies coming out compiled by io9 (link attached). Now, here are my next five picks: 6. The Lazarus Effect (Feb. 27) This movie seems to be based on the very classic premise of the fantasy-horror story "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs from 1902 (and basically every genie story). The basic lesson? Be careful what you wish for - you might get something you don't want. The plot of this one is that some medical students have figured out how to bring dead people back to life. They start with a dead student named Zoe (played by Olivia Wilde). The question is whether they've really brought her back - or if it's something more sinister. It also is very much like the anime "Full Metal Alchemist" and also Frankenstein. So the premise is definitely not new, but I'm still curious to see what they do with it. Also Mark Duplass and Troy from Community are in it, which is great. 7. Home (March 27) Pretty much the most adorable alien invasion movie ever made. It's an animated movie based on the children's book "The True Meaning of Smekday." In the story, a girl named Tip befriends an alien. However, there are more of his kind coming to Earth! I don't think I'll be able to resist. Oh, and Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna do voice acting for it. 8. Ex Machina (April 10)
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Solidarity for Satirists Killed in Terrorist Attack

People have already been talking about free speech lately because of the near-cancellation of the movie The Interview because of threats from North Korea. Now the struggle for freedom of expression is in the headlines because of a horrifically tragic attack on the French satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo." According to NBC News, 12 people were killed, including writers, cartoonists and 2 Paris police officers, when 2-3 hooded men entered the Paris offices with AK-47s and opened fire. Charlie Hebdo published cartoons of the Muslim prophet Muhammad, and was actually firebombed three years ago. You can follow the attached link for more details. People around the world have been speaking out in solidarity for the victims and to defend the right to freedom of expression - from religious and political figures like the Pope and President Obama to satirical comedians like Tina Fey, Jon Stewart and Conan O'Brien, who have a particularly close perspective because of their shared profession. I've attached some of those videos here. As Jon Stewart points out in his comments, comedy shouldn't have to be an "act of courage," but all too often - for comedians and many other types of writers and creators, expression and the will to continue it does become an act of courage. Let's stand behind these people who bravely stand for our right to freely say what we wish to say, whether it's a joke or an essay.
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This Winter, The Flash Meets the Weather Wizard

"The Flash" will be back to the CW January 20th - and the winter wind will blow in a new face: the Weather Wizard. This villain is another of the "rogues" of the Flash story, and according to Comic Book Resources, the role will be played by Liam McIntyre (who was the star of Spartacus on Starz). Here's the scoop on the Weather Wizard character from CBR: "Created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino in 1959, the Weather Wizard's story revolves around brothers Clyde and Mark Mardon. In the comics, Clyde creates the technology to control the weather that his brother steals after he dies under suspicious circumstances. This new TV version will likely tweak that setup as Clyde Mardon already appeared as a bank robber caught in the explosion in "The Flash's" pilot episode and developed similar weathering powers -- and was killed off that same episode." I'm kind of so-so on weather-controlling characters - although Storm is pretty awesome at times - but I'm kind of curious to see what an updated version of this premise will look like. You can find more details in the linked article!
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Style of the "New Girl" Loft: Could You Afford It?

After looking at some of the super-stylish elements of Mindy's apartment from The Mindy Project (http://www.vingle.net/posts/657374), I got curious about the awesome loft shared by the roommate cast of New Girl. The site The Lovely Side has a great look at the different stylish aspects of the four-some's apartment, including Jess's eclectic-antique-style bedroom, the vintage illustration art (love that!), the more masculine (or maybe unisex) living room - and even suggestions on how to get the style yourself! You can see the full recommendations and buying guide by following the attached link. As for the loft itself, that's going to be a little harder to manage for most. Bustle did an examination of the real estate angle on that awesome four-bedroom place, and it would probably hurt your bank account at a rate of about $3,000 per month. As they point out - not likely on a teaching salary - unless you share it with a bunch of friends, maybe! You can see the article on the loft type and prices here: http://goo.gl/xOkFpf
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