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October 24, 2024 9:33 pm

Girl Power: How ‘Normal People’ redefines sex and connection

By Anna Peterson 6311 Views Feminism, intimacy, Love, Media, normal people, Romance, Sally Rooney, Sex, sex scenes, TV

Amidst the ploys for human connection of the early pandemic, the TV show “Normal People” was released. Anna Peterson SC ’25 writes about how the series’ sex scenes deviate from typical depictions of intimacy.

A drawing of three characters from “The Bear,” Carmen, Sydney, and Richie. They wear white shirts and aprons.

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November 10, 2023 12:34 am

Film files: ‘The Bear’ season two finds more room on the menu

By Hannah Eliot 8617 Views Ayo Edebiri, Chaos, Cooking, dialogue, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Jeremy Allen White, kitchen, Season 1, Season 2, The Bear

“The Bear” season 2 floored critics and fans alike. Film columnist Hannah Eliot SC ‘24 discusses why the hit show is one of the best prestige television shows streaming today.

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November 17, 2022 11:23 pm

Regularly scheduled programming: The enduring comfort of ‘The Gilmore Girls’

By Claire DuMont 4636 Views Alexis Bledel, Analysis, Comfort Show, Gilmore Girls, Gilmore Guys, Lauren Graham, Television Analysis

TV columnist Claire DuMont SC `23 loves “Gilmore Girls.” After countless rewatches, she’s taking a closer look at her favorite comfort show.

A desk with glasses, a pencil, a polaroid and a notebook that reads "Freaks and Geeks."

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November 4, 2022 12:09 amNovember 4, 2022 12:32 am

Regularly scheduled programming: ‘Freaks and Geeks’ is the pinnacle of coming of age television

By Claire DuMont 5451 Views Busy Phillips, Freaks and Geeks, James Franco, Jason Segel, John Francis Daley, Judd Apatow, Linda Cardellini, Martin Starr, Paul Feig, Samm Levine, Seth Rogen

Coming-of-age comedy “Freeks and Geeks” is more than 20 years old, and it’s as good as ever, writes television columnist Claire DuMont SC `23.

A drawing of the cast with "Derry Girls" written at the bottom.

October 13, 2022 9:12 pm

Regularly scheduled programming: ‘Derry Girls’ shows the beauties and hilarities of teenage girlhood

By Claire DuMont 2143 Views Derry Girls, Dylan Llewellyn, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, Lisa McGee, Louisa Harland, Netflix, Nicola Coughlan, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, The Troubles

Irish comedy show “Derry Girls” is a hilarious depiction of teenhood during The Troubles, writes TV columnist Claire DuMont SC `23.

Harper apologizes to Eric for not attending the breakfast meeting in a large, messy office with people working and conversing by office desks and computer monitors.

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October 6, 2022 10:35 pmOctober 6, 2022 11:32 pm

Film files: ‘Industry’ finds comfort in chaos

By Hannah Eliot 2900 Views David Jonsson, harry lawtry, HBO, HBO Max, Industry, marisa abela, Myha’la Herrold

HBO’s “Industry” is intense, hypnotic and well worth watching, states television and film columnist Hannah Eliot SC `24.

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September 29, 2022 10:36 pm

Scene it: Let’s get metaphysical with ‘Undone’

By Rorye Jones 3221 Views Alma, Amazon Prime Video, bob odenkirk, Kate Purdy, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Rosa Salazar, time travel, Undone

The line between serious and silly is a fine one, especially when it comes to science fiction. “Undone” hits a perfect balance, writes TV columnist Rorye Jones PO `23.

A red Wildcats mascot is on top of yellow text that reads "High School Musical."

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September 29, 2022 10:36 pm

Regularly scheduled programming: ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ finds its stride in third season

By Claire DuMont 1687 Views Disney, High School, High School Musical, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, Streaming, Teen Drama, TV Series, TV Show, TV shows

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is back for its third season, and according to TV columnist Claire DuMont, it’s better than ever.

An illustration of Nathan Fielder with a halo sitting on a couch with a baby.

September 22, 2022 10:34 pmSeptember 23, 2022 12:03 am

Film files: ‘The Rehearsal’ is Nathan Fielder’s dizzying magnum opus

By Hannah Eliot 3959 Views Controversy, Ethics, God, HBO Max, Nathan fielder, The Rehearsal

Nathan Fielder’s new show “The Rehearsal” isn’t as unethical as it seems, argues TV and film columnist Hannah Eliot SC `24.

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September 16, 2022 12:42 amSeptember 16, 2022 4:33 am

Regularly scheduled programming: Here’s what you missed at the 74th Emmy Awards

By Claire DuMont 1417 Views Abbott Elementary, Amanda Seyfried, “The Dropout”, Brett Goldstein, Dopesick, Emmys, Euphoria, Hacks, Hong Dong-hyuk, Jason Sudeikis, Jean Smart, Jennifer Coolidge, Jesse Armstrong, Julia Garner, Kenan Thompson, Lee Jung-jae, Matthew Macfadyen, Michael Keaton, Murray Bartlett, NBC, Ozark, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Squid Game, Succession, Ted Lasso, Television, White Lotus, Zendaya

The 74th Emmy Awards ceremony was filled with deserved wins, disappointing snubs and moments of awkwardness, writes TV columnist Claire DuMont SC ’23.

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