Nick Leshi

Nick Leshi
Location
Bronx, New York, United States of America
Birthday
December 13
Bio
Writer, actor, media professional, fan of entertainment, pop culture, and speculative fiction. Contact nickleshi@aol.com for more info.

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MAY 25, 2010 3:31PM

Iconic Houses from Movies and TV

The Amityville Horror house is for sale.  Yes, now you too can live in that home from suburban Long Island where gruesmone murders were committed and reports of supernatural mayhem spawned a series of scary movies.  Even though the owners renovated the facade so it looks differe/…

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MAY 24, 2010 10:40PM

30 Years After The Empire Strikes Back

It has been thirty years since The Empire Strikes Back hit theaters.  The original Star Wars was a phenomenon that redefined the meaning of cinematic blockbuster, sparking the imagination of an entire generation, but its sequel, The Empire Strikes Back, raised the bar on science fiction a/…

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MAY 23, 2010 3:09PM

Neverending Oz

Drew Barrymore will direct a sequel to The Wizard of Oz called Surrender Dorothy.  This is one of many projects based on the L. Frank Baum classic.  There was talk of a sequel starring Dakota Fanning and another Oz film starring Robert Downey, Jr.  There have been countless vers/…

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MAY 22, 2010 3:27PM

Ideas for a Lost Finale Party

A lot of people I know will be watching the finale of Lost on Sunday night with friends and family.  Are you throwing a party for the television event of the season and are you stressing out for some last minute ideas?  Well, have no fear.  Like Jack during the/… Read full post »
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MAY 21, 2010 9:40AM

New Shows Coming to the CW

This is my final report from the upfronts market (so all you television haters can breathe a sigh of relief).  The CW was the last of the broadcast TV networks to present its slate of new shows to advertisers.  Its offerings were slight but seemed to fit well with the current/…

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MAY 20, 2010 9:45AM

New Shows Coming to CBS

Of all the shows announced by all the networks at their upfront advertising presentations this week, the ones by CBS appear to be the most promising.  Here's what's coming our way:

Blue Bloods - Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg star in what is being described as "a multi-generational family/…

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MAY 19, 2010 9:48AM

New Shows Coming to ABC

Now that Lost is about to disappear into the sunset, ABC is desperately searching for another flagship television series to take its place.  The upfront market continues as each broadcast network showcases its new series for next season to advertisers, and now it is the Alphabet Network's/…

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MAY 18, 2010 10:10AM

New Shows Coming to FOX

Yesterday I looked at the new television programs coming to NBC, and today I'll take a look at the new lineup coming to the FOX broadcast network. 

Bob's Burgers - FOX has some of the best cartoons on television.  This new one deals with a family-run burger joint.  Will it live/…

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MAY 17, 2010 3:39PM

New Shows Coming to NBC

This week, the broadcast networks announce their new lineup of television shows during their "upfront" sales presentations to advertisers. I will be looking at what each network has to offer, as I did last year. First up is NBC, which has the highest hill to climb after its failed experiment l/…

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MAY 16, 2010 10:47PM

The End of the Original Law and Order

One of the first paid acting gigs I had was as a background performer on the original Law and Order.  So it is with sadness that I learned that the series that launched a franchise is finally being cancelled by NBC after 20 seasons and a bunch of spin-offs.  Read all… Read full post »
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MAY 14, 2010 11:32AM

Pictures of My Production of Romeo and Juliet

Yesterday was opening night of our production of Romeo and Juliet.  Great energy, great audience, great way to kick-off the weekend!  For more information visit http://www.redmonkeytheater.com/ - seating is limited and there are only 4 more performances remaining during this one-week/…

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MAY 13, 2010 4:13PM

Carol Burnett Should Host Saturday Night Live

Following the very successful campaign to get Betty White to host Saturday Night Live, the next veteran star to get the Facebook rally treatment is the legendary Carol Burnett.  Already over 70,000 fans have expressed their desire to see the talented queen of comedy host a future episode/…

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MAY 12, 2010 12:46PM

Prequel for Planet of the Apes

Now that 20th Century Fox has announced an official release date for its prequel to the Planet of the Apes franchise, I have mixed feelings.  I love the original saga (the movies, the television series, and the cartoon), and even found things to like about Tim Burton's reboot.  Will/…

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MAY 11, 2010 12:05PM

My Favorite TV Westerns

Yesterday I posted a list of some of my favorite movie Westerns. Now I’ll turn my attention to television where Westerns used to be a big deal. Here is a list of some of the best.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr – This short-lived series earned cult status. Bruce Campbell played/…

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MAY 10, 2010 2:50PM

My Favorite Movie Westerns

I have had Westerns on my mind now that I am in the middle of dress rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet set in 1877 South Dakota. Like Shakespeare’s plays with their British origin but universal and often timeless themes, Westerns are undeniably American but they also lend themselves to clas/…

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MAY 9, 2010 10:47PM

The TV Season in Review

Another television season is drawing to a close and now it's time to look back at what worked and what failed, what surprised everyone with their overachieving success and what disappointed everyone with their shortcomings.

Let's take a look network by network:

ABC

Modern Family came out of nowhe/…

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MAY 8, 2010 11:03PM

Wishing My Wife a Happy First Mother's Day!

Last June, my wife and I were blessed with a beautiful new baby girl.  I felt doubly lucky that only a little while later I was able to celebrate my first Father's Day.  Now, eleven months have gone by and my lovely wife Juliana gets to enjoy her very first Mother's/…

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MAY 7, 2010 2:44PM

Who Is the Best TV Mom?

Mother's Day is this weekend.  Which character on television is your favorite family matriarch?

There are so many to choose from -- Roseanne Connor, Clair Huxtable, Shirley Partridge, Carol Brady, Lucy Ricardo, even cartoon moms like Jane Jetson, Wilma Flintstone, and Marge Simpson.

My/…

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MAY 6, 2010 5:24PM

Rules for the Perfect TV Series Finale

The end is near. Fans of the television series Lost know what I am talking about. Only a handful of episodes remain before the popular show ends its run. Will the finale live up to expectations or will it be a bitter disappointment? Hopefully, the producers and writers of Lost have/…

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MAY 5, 2010 10:09PM

Kik's Summer Flicks Picks 2010


The summer solstice takes place on June 21, but the summer movie season kicks into full gear in May. There is a long list of movies scheduled to be released during the next four months, Hollywood’s peak money-making time. I can’t list them all, but here are the ones that/… Read full post »

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MAY 4, 2010 2:41PM

Happy Star Wars Day!

May 4 is the unofficial Star Wars Day on which fans throughout the world express their admiration for the great franchise.  It stems from the pun "May the Fourth be with you!" Some might cringe at the silly play on the catch phrase "May the Force be with you," but I/…

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MAY 3, 2010 4:19PM

Documentary Movies Coming This Summer

Summertime cinema is best known for blockbuster escapism, but there are a number of interesting documentary films scheduled for release during the summer months of 2010.  Here are the ones that caught my eye.  (Don't worry, I will take a look at the popcorn flicks too sometime this w/…

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MAY 2, 2010 10:23PM

Defending the Lightsaber Duel in Star Wars: A New Hope

My family and I went to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in White Plains and had a wonderful time (even though all the cherry trees had peaked weeks ago thanks to this year's zany weather).  There were a lot of great vendors, performers, and fun activities.  One of my favorite attr/…

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MAY 1, 2010 9:26PM

60 Minutes Keeps on Ticking


It is amazing that a primetime network television show that first aired in 1968 continues to earn good ratings.  It is even more amazing that the show is not a work of fiction like the bulk of other network TV content, but rather a news magazine program.  I am referring/…

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APRIL 30, 2010 1:29PM

Happy Arbor Day, Magic Tree

Another Arbor Day is upon us, and of all the trees in popular culture entertainment, one that stands out fondly in my memory from my childhood is the Magic Tree from the local kids show The Magic Garden.  The program featured Paula and Carol singing songs, performing make-believe skits, r/…

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