BWW Profile: Allison Janney, Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and ScreenSeptember 19, 2015Allison Janney is a stage and screen legend: a six-time Emmy Award winner and a two-time Tony nominee. Janney was born in Ludlow Falls, Ohio, and attended Kenyon College. After school, she trained at the Neighborhhood Playhouse in New York and spent summers at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
The Royal Ontario Museum Presents 2015 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, 11/21September 8, 2015The most prestigious Nature Photography exhibition in the world, Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) for its third annual stop. The exhibition organized by the Natural History Museum (NHM) in London, makes its Canadian debut at the ROM beginningSaturday, November 21, 2015. The exhibition features the 100 stunning nature photographs by the finalists in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest, the largest such competition in the world, attracting 42,000 entries from professional and amateur photographers in 96 different countries. See everything from wrestling komodo dragons, to ethereal egrets to thirsty squirrels!
Snubs and Surprises from the 67th Emmy Nominations!July 16, 2015The nominations for the 67th Emmy Awards were just announced, and well, let's just say there is a lot to talk about! Many good, promising things for the future of TV, but also some things that worry me. There are so many categories in which I have something to say, but for the sake of your time, we will stick to the main categories: Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Lead Actor/Actress, and Supporting Actor/Actress:
BWW Recap: Abed Tries His Hand at 'Wedding Videography' on COMMUNITYMay 28, 2015Well, where to begin for this week's COMMUNITY episode. The basic plot is that Abed is filming a wedding video/documentary about Garrett's wedding to Stacy. Of course, the film centers around the study group and their experiences at the wedding and reception. When the group arrives late to the wedding and acts obnoxiously at the reception, they are put in check by Garrett's mom, who doesn't want them ruining this night for Garrett. The group realizes how they've acted and split up so that they can be the 'best wedding guests ever.'
BWW Recap: Paintball is Back in 'Modern Espionage' on COMMUNITYMay 19, 2015PAINTBALL IS BACK! In this episode of COMMUNITY, 'Modern Espionage,' we learn that paintball has been outlawed by Frankie. However, an underground game is going on still. The study group finds out that there is an anonymous server set up with a cash prize for the winner of the game. They trace the IP address to City College, and realize that they hired their own player, a.k.a. 'Silver Ballz.'
BWW Recap: Time for 'Basic RV Repair and Palmistry' on COMMUNITYMay 19, 2015Wow, what an episode, or should I say, what a bottle episode. 'Basic RV Repair and Palmistry' was about the study group going to sell a 19 foot fiber glass hand tied to the roof of Elroy's RV. A hand that the Dean impulse bought much to Frankie's dissatisfaction. However, this episode wasn't about a hand, but a very meta look at the show, which could potentially be nearing an end.
BWW Recap: Meet 'Johnny and Dora' on the BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Season 2 Finale!May 17, 2015Tonight's episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, 'Johnny and Dora,' is the much anticipated finale! In the episode, Jake and Amy go undercover to catch an identity thief. The investigation brings them closer together. Meanwhile, the precinct has an unexpected goodbye to say. Keep reading for the full recap, but beware of major finale SPOILERS!
BWW Recap: Ride in 'The Chopper' on BROOKLYN NINE-NINEMay 10, 2015On this episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, Wuntch allows Jake to work the case of his dreams. However, Holt is worried she is setting Jake up to fail. Meanwhile, Terry plans a field trip to a local magnet-school where he is trying to get his twins, Cagney and Lacey, into. Amy, Rosa, and Gina assist Terry in hosting the trip, which can only lead to something bad happening. Keep reading for the full recap, but beware of spoilers!
BWW Recap: Learn the Art of 'Grifting 101' on COMMUNITYMay 6, 2015In this episode of COMMUNITY, we learn all about “Grifting 101.” The new Greendale course catalog is out, which includes a class in Grifting. When Jeff tells them the class would be a joke, since he himself is a grifter, the group decides to take it just to rub it in Jeff's face. However, they find out that Jeff was right, and the class, taught by Professor Roger DeSalvo—guest star Matt Berry—is just one big grift in itself.
BWW Recap: Meet 'Det. Dave Majors' on BROOKLYN NINE-NINEMay 3, 2015 On tonight's episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, Jake looks forward to working a case with the best detective in the NYPD, Detective Majors, played by guest star Garret Dillahunt. Jake's excited until he finds out that Majors intends to ask Amy out on a date. (Uh oh).
BWW Recap: Get Your 'Intro to Recycled Cinema' with COMMUNITYApril 28, 2015In this episode of COMMUNITY, Chang becomes a star for his role as the “Haaaaaam, gurl!!” guy in a commercial. He is interviewed on “Celebrity Blast” and the interviewer talks about how he is a star now, and even mentions that he is going to be in a Spielberg movie. In the interview, Chang says he was a loner in Community College, which upsets the study group.
BWW Recap: BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is Back with 'AC/DC'!April 27, 2015Brooklyn Nine-Nine is finally back after what felt like the longest hiatus in existence. The episode starts of with Jake getting injured on the job chasing a perp. Jake refuses to take time off even though he has 3 cracked ribs, 3 broken toes, a hairline fracture in his thumb, and isn't cleared for duty.
BWW Recap: 'Basic Email Security' is an Issue on COMMUNITYApril 14, 2015On this week's episode of Community, Greendale gets hacked! A group of hackers break into Greendale's database and leak the lunch ladies' rather raunchy emails. The hackers promise to leak the Activities Board's emails next--aka the Study Group--if the school doesn't cancel the performance of Gupta Goopi Gupta, a racist comedian.