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N Candy AA: The Championship Round
May 2, 2010 – 9:12 PM | 40 Comments
N Candy AA: The Championship Round

1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup vs. 5 Twix.
It’s been a long road. Getting from there to here. It’s been a long time, but Reese’s dominance is finally near. I like Twix a lot, but there …

My music-video debut: The Deadlyz, “Fall”
April 28, 2010 – 9:36 AM | 14 Comments
My music-video debut: The Deadlyz, “Fall”

Putting the “fun” back in “Superfund”: director/producer Eddie Ortiz, Deadlyz drummer Mark Mastellone, and location manager/co-star yours truly on the roof of King Killer Studios in fragrant Gowanus, Brooklyn. Photo by Bill Bjornholm.

N Candy AA: Final Four
April 26, 2010 – 9:34 AM | 15 Comments
N Candy AA: Final Four

Final Four polls close Wednesday morning; updated bracket is here.Confused? Click here.

2 fudge vs. 1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. I love fudge (hew), but it’s surprising to see it in the Final Four; the high …

“The Ties of Zodiac
April 25, 2010 – 12:31 PM | 9 Comments
“The Ties of <I>Zodiac</I>“

A celebration of ’70s neckwear.

N Candy AA: M&M / Kit Kat Run-Off
April 23, 2010 – 8:36 AM | 24 Comments
N Candy AA: M&M / Kit Kat Run-Off

It’s a dead heat, so let’s settle it once and for all — poll closes at noonish ET on Saturday 24 April.

N Candy AA: The Choco-lite Eight
April 20, 2010 – 12:14 PM | 44 Comments
N Candy AA: The Choco-lite Eight

Polls close Thursday 22 April at 3 PM ET. Updated bracket is here.Confused? Click here.

1 Butterfinger vs. 2 fudge. I know we granted fudge a #2 seed,but I am actually, really, very, totally surprised that …

N Candy AA: Sweet Sixteen
April 15, 2010 – 3:01 PM | 30 Comments
N Candy AA: Sweet Sixteen

Updated bracket is here. Confused? Click here.
1 Butterfinger vs. 5 Cadbury Crème Eggs. I think Butterfinger prevails here, now that Easter is over and the CCE isn’t so much of a retail presence, but then, …

The Crushed Film Festival presents: Point Break
April 14, 2010 – 5:17 PM | 29 Comments
The Crushed Film Festival presents: <I>Point Break</I>

The Movie: Point Break
The Crush Object: Keanu Reeves
The Story: Newly minted Special Agent Johnny Utah (Reeves) goes undercover with a group of L.A. surfers whose Zentificating ringleader, Bodhi (Patrick Swayze), is also the mastermind behind …

N Candy AA: Round of 32, Flight 2
April 7, 2010 – 7:30 PM | 38 Comments
N Candy AA: Round of 32, Flight 2

Today’s write-ups by Sarah D. Bunting. Updated bracket is here. Confused? Click here.
1 Skor vs. 8 Caramello/Caramilk. Skor is a great candy bar, one I used to hoard my allowance to buy, but some folks …

N Candy AA: Round of 32, Flight 1
April 4, 2010 – 8:55 PM | 34 Comments
N Candy AA: Round of 32, Flight 1

Today’s write-ups by Keckler.Updated bracket is here.Confused? Click here.
1 Butterfinger vs. 9 Clark Bar. I know I keep saying that I went through stages in my life where I was obsessed with one candy bar …