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The Seductive World of Home-Improvement TVnew
It's frivolous, it's out of touch, and I can't get enough of it. Why? Because most HGTV shows embody the triumph of style over substance, of beauty over function. And their notions of what looks good in a home are almost as ephemeral as high fashion. Talk about escapist entertainment.
Seven Days |
Margot Harrison |
11-21-2008 |
Movies
The Man Behind the Moviesnew
Getting all your DVDs from Netflix? A video store buyer explains how his store cultivates a connection with customers.
Seven Days |
Margot Harrison |
03-07-2008 |
Movies
Can Film-Program Graduates Afford to Stay in Vermont?new
Burlington College's 200-odd film students have choices to make: If they dream of working on a studio mega-film, they're unlikely to find that option in the local job market. But if they have a gift for self-selling and are prepared to be patient and creative, they are in a position to tap into an evolving and vigorous local digital-media marketplace.
Seven Days |
Matt Scanlon |
02-22-2008 |
Movies
'Groupies' Gets a New Name and a Release Datenew
In 1997, the writer-director, Keith Spiegel, wrapped a movie that featured Hollywood stars Ally Sheedy and Justin Henry in major roles, plus a bunch of talented Vermont locals -- then the movie disappeared.
Seven Days |
Margot Harrison |
08-31-2007 |
Movies
At Burlington College, Home Movies Get a Special Showingnew
Pre-You Tube, even pre-VHS artifacts appeal to us as pieces of our collective history.
Seven Days |
Margot Harrison |
08-03-2007 |
Movies
D'oh! Simpsons Contest Prompts Fraud Allegationsnew
Springfield, Vt., won the right to premier the new Simpsons Movie, but other Springfields suspect foul play.
Seven Days |
Mike Ives |
07-23-2007 |
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