I recently spoke with Norman Buckley, the director of 23 episodes of Pretty Little Liars, on his experiences directing the show, which premiered 10 years ago. His other work includes episodes of Once Upon a Time, Jane the Virgin, Gossip Girl, Chuck, and The OC. Music In the Dark: How did you approach the look of a Pretty Little Liars episode to begin…
We drink water every day. We bathe in it, swim in it, and are mostly made of it. We can also buy it bottled from all over the world. There is French water, Italian water, Norwegian water, spring water, filtered water, distilled water, ethical water, and enhanced water. There is even bottled water labeled “no…
Oatmeal is a breakfast staple with many options, and it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the choices, especially not knowing whether steel cut or rolled oats are healthier and make a better bowl. Nutritionally, steel cut oats and rolled oats are the same. The biggest difference is the taste and texture, as well as…
As I drive through the roads of Columbia County, I’m not really sure where I’m going. I have GPS but this is definitely more rural than I’m used to. I see a sign that reads simply, “Berry Farm”, and pull into the gravel parking lot. It’s a small looking store that turns out to…
I talked to High Rise Director of Photography Laurie Rose about his experience working on the film shortly after they wrapped. Music In the Dark: What is a ‘day in the life’ like for a director of photography? I think many people aren’t very clear about what cinematography entails, especially as definitions can vary between…
This article first appeared in Star The greatest show on earth is coming to your television. Six brave celebrities take on death-defying stunts to find out who is most at home under the Big Top! In the new reality competition Celebrity Circus, celebrities perform awe-inspiring stunts – and we’re not talking about getting their own…
Buffy, the Vampire Slayer began 20 years ago and was groundbreaking in it’s fight work. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Sophia Crawford, the stunt double for Sarah Michelle Gellar on Buffy. She discussed the work that goes into creating fights, and what it was like to be the slayer half of Buffy…
I had the chance to talk with Eduardo Castro, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for Once Upon a Time, and the person behind some of those amazing, beautiful, and crazy costumes we have seen on characters ranging from Rumplestiltskin to Snow White. Castro, the winner of a Costume Designers Guild Award, talked about a range of…
This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue of Organic Hudson Valley. Locust Grove is a picturesque historical home that sits along the Hudson River on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie, where visitors can enjoy walks along the grounds that encompass amazing river views. It is probably best known as the home of the inventor…
As feminism has become trendier, it has of course followed that (female) celebrities get asked about their opinions on feminism with more frequency. This has resulted in a smorgasbord of answers, from those in support of feminism to those that claim they are not feminists, some with answers reinforcing the ideal of the 1950s housewife.…
Candice Accola, known to Vampire Diaries fans as Caroline Forbes, everyone’s favorite blonde vampire, got married in New Orleans over the weekend. Accra, 27, married Joe King, 34, a member of the band The Fray. Accola wore a wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier. King wore a tuxedo by Tom Ford. The ceremony was held at…
Angelina Jolie has received another award, though this time it isn’t for acting but for her humanitarian work on behalf of victims of sexual violence. Jolie was made an honorary dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her services to U.K. foreign policy on behalf of victims of sexual violence. Jolie received the award in a…
Neil Patrick Harris & his longtime partner, David Burtka, got married in Italy over the weekend. They announced their engagement in June 2011 after the Marriage Equality Act was passed in New York. Neil Patrick Harris posted about the wedding on his Twitter account, writing, “Guess what? @David Burtka and I got married over the…
Kerry Washington is working with Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse Program. She has designed a limited edition handbag to raise awareness about domestic violence and financial abuse. The handbag is available on the Purple Purse website. For a $10 donation, you can be entered into a contest to win the handbag. “Purple is the color for domestic violence…
Angelina Jolie has released a statement regrading the current situation of Syrian refugees. Jolie serves as a Special Envoy for the UNHCR. “Three million refugees is not just another statistic. It is a searing indictment of our collective failure to end the war in Syria. International stability is steadily bleeding away in Syria. UN Security…
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