Grace Chu

N.Y. Scene Year in Review: Highlights from 2011

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, January 27, 2012 | Comments (0)

We highlight the most notable political milestones, films, theater runs, benefits, festivals and parties in the Big Apple

N.Y. Scene November 2011: Emery Awards & After Party, DJ Tracy Young's Birthday Bash & Gay Marriage Plays

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Grace Chu

, December 23, 2011 | Comments (0)

Celebs make an appearance to benefit Hetrick Martin, DJ Tracy Young lights up District 36 and household names walk the red carpet at the Minetta Theater

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "An End To The Endless Summer" (Ep. 12)

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Grace Chu

, December 15, 2011 | Comments (2)

It's the season finale, so cue group hugs, tearful goodbyes and one last screaming match for the road.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "Tick, Tick, Cabo-oom!" (Ep. 11)

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Grace Chu

, December 12, 2011 | Comments (2)

Priscilla makes out with Sam, Nate makes out with a dolphin, and Zach and Frank do not make nice

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "Camp Out, Drag Out, Sing Out" (Ep. 10)

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, December 9, 2011 | Comments (2)

Frank continues to make excuses for his behavior, Sam unveils her drag king alter ego, $hawn Jade.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "All the wrong moves" (Ep. 9)

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Grace Chu

, December 1, 2011 | Comments (2)

Frank and Nate sow their wild oats and Sam is still mature.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "Stolen Show, Stolen Hearts, Stolen Motorcycles" (Ep. 8)

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Grace Chu

, November 18, 2011 | Comments (4)

Priscilla sends Dylan back to Hogwarts and Alexandra does awesome things.

Review of "Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same"

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Grace Chu

, November 18, 2011 | Comments (2)

Lesbian space aliens find love in a quirky and hilarious film that evokes Ed Wood and Woody Allen and plays this weekend at MoMA.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "It's My Party And I'll Bang If I Want To" (Ep. 7)

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Grace Chu

, November 10, 2011 | Comments (1)

The perplexingly chaste courtship between Zach and Ashley goes from tepid to lukewarm.

N.Y. Scene October 2011: GLAAD Amplifier Awards, Ally Sheedy hosts Ali Forney Center Benefit, The Shondes at CMJ & NYC Halloween

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Grace Chu

, November 7, 2011 | Comments (0)

This month Tabatha Coffey made an appearance at the GLAAD Amplifier Awards, Ally Sheedy hosted the Ali Forney Center Benefit, and women all over the city went all out for All Hallows' Eve

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "Pride and Prejudice" (Ep. 6)

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Grace Chu

, November 3, 2011 | Comments (8)

Frank starts falling for Mike and Zach and Ashley start the process of acceptance.

"The Rum Diary" delights with Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's comedic talents

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Grace Chu

, October 28, 2011 | Comments (12)

The film adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel is a fun trip to 1960s Puerto Rico.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: "We Get Bashed Because We Back Down. I'm Not Going to Back Down." (Ep. 5)

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Grace Chu

, October 27, 2011 | Comments (12)

Frank becomes more comfortable with his identity, and Sam takes a stand against homophobia.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: Episode 4

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Grace Chu

, October 20, 2011 | Comments (1)

Frank goes to therapy, Nate shows his soft side and Sam is mature, yet again.

N.Y. Scene September 2011: Justin v. Justin, Dustin Lance Black's "8" and more!

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Grace Chu

, October 19, 2011 | Comments (0)

Biebers and Timberlakes descended on Tammany Hall, Dustin Lance Black debuted his Prop 8 play on Broadway, and a special celebrity made it to TruckStop,

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: Episode 3

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Grace Chu

, October 14, 2011 | Comments (5)

Sam makes out with a girl and Frank brings home a guy. Hilarity does not ensue.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: Episode 2

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Grace Chu

, October 6, 2011 | Comments (1)

Sam has more game than the guys and Frank talks about his feelings.

"The Real World: San Diego" recap: Episode 1

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Grace Chu

, September 29, 2011 | Comments (2)

The boys are confounded about butch lesbian Sam, and Frank flips out after being called the f-word.

Review of "Pariah"

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Grace Chu

, September 29, 2011 | Comments (25)

The film about a young black lesbian finding her way is a must-see.

Interview with Samantha "Sam" McGinn of "The Real World: San Diego"

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Grace Chu

, September 26, 2011 | Comments (7)

The lesbian cast member of Season 26 talks to us about her experiences as a lesbian on the butch side of the spectrum and hooking up with girls on the show.