May 20, 2010

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Quote of the Day
Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Hello and Goodbye | Ugly Betty 4:20 | Rooftop Movie Night

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Ugly Betty, the funniest and certainly the gayest comedy ever to grace the airwaves, was canceled by ABC after four seasons and this is the finale. This show had everything going for it, except the brainless, potty-mouthed cartoon characters who populate TV comedy. Which, I guess, weakened the bottom line.

UB was smart, urban and queer with complex, fully developed characters you could really care about. It moved effortlessly between the hilarious and touching with panache and polish. Betty will be missed by many, but I arrived midway in its run so I have the early episodes yet to enjoy. Goodbye and hello again.

Outerwear . 1 | Alexander McQueen

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One of the fashion greats died on February 11, an apparent suicide. Here's the description of the eye-popping documentary from the Masters of Style series currently offered by Hulu.

Barely 30, Alexander McQueen already has nearly a decade of headlines marking his relentless climb to the top of the fashion world. His work has upped the ante for what is possible in fashion while sparking a good deal of controversy along the way.

Ugly Betty | 4.10

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UB is the wittiest show on TV. It's got everything in place - great premise, stories, writing, cast, acting, settings ... and, yes, passion.