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The sausage fest of 'Comic Book Men' (AMC)

Kevin Smith on Lack of Women on AMC Comic Book Show: ‘That’s Reality’

Today over a long lunch at Caroline's, actor/director/oversized advocate Kevin Smith discussed his new AMC reality show, Comic Book Men. The series, which focuses on Mr. Smith's own New Jersey comic shop Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash (as well as the kooky individuals who both work at and patronize the store), has been given a prime spot on the channel: directly after the zombie drama The Walking Dead.

After various mentions of how high he was, Mr. Smith took questions from the audience. The Observer enjoys a good comic book now and then, so we just had one question about the "reality" show...where were the female comic geeks?

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When Good Taste Takes a Vacation

Summer and reality television … they go together like picnic blankets and ants. On deck for this summer is a second season of Jersey Shore, more Real Housewives of Atlanta and even Wipeout, which basically revolves around couples running through the obstacle course from hell. Or, you know, just watch Japanese television. In honor of Read More

Project Runway Yields Legitimate Businessman

Season four winner Christian Siriano made the Crain's list of "40 Under 40" rising New York stars.

Crain's says that the secret to his success is that he "quickly diversified" in the wake of the economic collapse, collaborating with the likes of LG Electronics, Victoria's Secret, and Payless.

Siriano also credits his youth.

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