Ahead of the Curve: Weekly pop culture calendarBruno Mars is about to prove he’s more than just a sharp-dresser with cool moves and above average vocal chords. The Grammy Award winner will play host and musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” this week. Mars’ second studio album, “Unorthodox Jukebox,” won’t be available until December 11, but something tells us fans might get a sneak peek on Saturday night. Here’s what else you shouldn’t miss this week: Ahead of the Curve: Weekly pop culture calendarThe last time Ben Affleck played both film director and star, it was for 2010's acclaimed crime drama "The Town." This weekend, Affleck seems poised to pull off success again with political thriller "Argo." The movie, about a CIA "exfiltration" specialist's plan to rescue six Americans during the Iranian revolution, earned high critical praise on the film festival circuit, and starting Friday moviegoers will get to see it for themselves. Here's what else you shouldn't miss this week: FULL POST Ahead of the Curve: Weekly pop culture cheat sheetEmma Watson is back in movie theaters this week, stretching her talents beyond "Harry Potter." She'll portray Sam in Friday's adaptation of "The Perks of Being A Wallflower," which was written and directed by the book's author, Stephen Chbosky. The film follows an introverted high school freshman named Charlie (Logan Lerman) who discovers a bigger world when he falls in with a pair of seniors, Watson's Sam and Ezra Miller's Patrick, and their group of friends. Here's what else you shouldn't miss this week: Ahead of the Curve: Weekly pop culture calendarBe prepared to put in some serious face-time with your TV this week, as the fall TV premiere season kicks off in earnest on Monday. First, we're starting with the return of "The Voice" and "The X Factor," as well as a few new shows, too. Check out what you shouldn't miss this week: Ahead of the curve: Weekly pop culture calendarIf you'd rather soak up the last of summer with a TV marathon or something new to read, you're in the right place. (And if you're planning to spend Labor Day weekend outdoors, well, that's what DVRs are for.) This week, TV gets ready for the fall premiere onslaught, while the publishing world starts releasing some of its heavy hitters. Here's what you shouldn't miss: Ahead of the Curve: Weekly pop culture calendarIf you’re a sucker for Western dramas or demonic horror flicks, the movie theater will be calling your name come Friday. Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy play bootleggers in John Hillcoat’s “Lawless,” while “The Closer’s” Kyra Sedgwick stars in “The Possession,” the story of a young girl cursed by an "ancient spirit." Here’s what else you shouldn’t miss this week: |
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