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September 2012

We Lose the Boring Emmys

09/26/12

We Lose the Boring Emmys

Want to know the 2012 Emmy results? Homeland, Modern Family, and Game Change. Chances are, whatever category you're thinking of, the winner came from one of those shows.

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Eastchester's Bobby Moynihan: SNL MVP

09/18/12

Eastchester's Bobby Moynihan: SNL MVP

Last year, Saturday Night Live had a bit of a shake-up when two of its most prominent cast members—Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg (who did the Digital Shorts)—announced they wouldn't be returning this season. That's led to much speculation: Who will be the next breakout star?

While Vulture predicts the mantle will be handed to the Robyn-spoofing Taran Killam, I think the answer can be found closer to home: Bobby Moynihan, who grew up in Eastchester (and recently

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Westchester's Ben Schwartz and His Ninja (Acting) Skills

09/11/12

Westchester's Ben Schwartz and His Ninja (Acting) Skills

Turn on your television, and you're likely to run across Westchester native Ben Schwartz at some point, even if it's just his voice.

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The Map to the Fall TV Stars' Homes

09/04/12

The Map to the Fall TV Stars' Homes

As the fall TV season starts to heat up, you might see a few familiar faces. Did that attractive young man in the new CW show go to your high school? Did you bump into that distinguished-looking lady at the grocery store? Here, our guide to where you can find locals on screen this season, so you don't have to scratch your head and wonder where you've seen them all before. Look for your neighbors and former neighbors in:

New Girl

(Tuesday, 9 pm, FOX)
Before he was stealing scenes from...

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Marisa LaScala

Marisa LaScala
Elmsford, NY

Articles Editor Marisa LaScala joined Westchester Magazine in 2003, and ever since she's blown every paycheck at the Greenburgh Multiplex. She also staunchly defends Richard Kelly, doesn't mind spoiling the endings of trashy movies you're curious about but don't want to pay to see, wishes the Hold Steady would come and rock out Westchester, misses Arrested Development more than anyone can imagine, and still watches cartoons and Saturday Night Live. You can find more of her cultural criticism at www.popmatters.com, where she is a staff writer.

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