When I sat down to write the recap for Instant Star Season One, I was filled with the passion of a new fan, one who has gobbled up an entire season of television in just a couple of sittings, one who wants to tell the world about the gem she's found. As I sit down to write this recap for Season Two, it's with the knowledge that it's going to be a long row to hoe for my favorite … [Read more...] about Season Two in an Instant
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PG Interview: Instant Star’s Kristopher Turner
Kristopher Turner plays the boy next door on The N's hit show Instant Star, and the fact that he knows a thing or two about crushing on a best friend probably helps him strike just the right tone for his character, Jamie. This is the guy you want to get the girl, the guy who rarely says the right thing, but only because he's too nervous to really go for it. As Season Two winds … [Read more...] about PG Interview: Instant Star’s Kristopher Turner
Instant Take Two
The release of Songs from Instant Star Two gave me an opportunity to test out a theory I had when I reviewed the first soundtrack volume - does it make a difference when you hear the soundtrack for television episodes you've never seen? The answer is...not really. At least, not for me. For those of you who have not listened to my repeated pleas to check out Instant Star on The … [Read more...] about Instant Take Two
PG Interview: Instant Star’s Tim Rozon
Tim Rozon should be the guy your mother warned you about. He's got messy dark hair, wears jeans in the absolute best way, and can go from brooding intensity to teasing flirtatiousness in the blink of an eye. He's even got a leather motorcycle jacket or two, which completes the bad-boy look. So he should be dangerous, except that he's earnest and polite and doesn't seem to curse … [Read more...] about PG Interview: Instant Star’s Tim Rozon
Instant Pop Classic
I can tell from the first listen what kind of relationship I will have with a CD. One of two things happens: I will instantly bond with the album, or I will remain uncommitted until several more listens - after which time I will either love it or I'll put it away and never listen to it again. I own a lot of music, and I just don't have time to go back and try to make myself … [Read more...] about Instant Pop Classic