TV columnist Gabriella Del Greco SC ’21 examines the critique of celebrity culture in “Billy on the Street” and “Under a Rock with Tig Notaro.” “Both “Billy on the Street” and “Under a Rock” reckon with the cult of celebrity. Watching famous actors … go unrecognized is a balm to the soul,” she writes.
Author: Gabriella Del Greco
Couch potato: HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ is a fresh take on the iconic comic book series
TV columnist Gabriella Del Greco SC ’21 dives into the premiere of the “Watchmen” reboot and its supposed “wokeness.” “The first two episodes cast doubt on whether “Watchmen” truly has social justice in mind,” she writes.
Couch potato: How Netflix’s algorithm affects what you watch — or doesn’t
To explore Netflix’s algorithm and the extent of its influence, Gabriella Del Greco SC ’21 does a deep dive on her own Netflix account compared to the account of her perfect opposite: a middle-aged man.
Couch potato: Why you should join the Phoebe Waller-Bridge hive
Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s “Fleabag” has been a frenzy of the past year, taking home three Emmy awards and stealing thousands of hearts.
Couch potato: On the perils of watching TV with your parents
How to navigate watching TV with parents when perils like sex scenes and explicit content appear