Film columnist Adam Osman-Krinsky PO ’25 dissects Jerrod Carmichael’s new special “Rothaniel,” explaining how it speaks to the confusion of a post-pandemic society.
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Regularly scheduled programming: ‘The sidekick is the lead’ on ‘Euphoria’
TV columnist Claire DuMont SC ’23 reflects on her fondness for the character Lexi on “Euphoria” and praises her season two character development.
Regularly scheduled programming: How Shiv on ‘Succession’ redefines the antihero trope
TV columnist Claire DuMont SC ’23 reflects on how the character of Shiv from “Succession” helps expand the way women are portrayed on-screen.
Scene it: Two years on, I’m still reeling from ‘Euphoria’
With compelling characters, solid writing and trailblazing fashion, “Euphoria” leaves viewers eagerly awaiting season two, TV and film columnist Rorye Jones PO ’23 writes.
Regularly scheduled programming: 10 shows you should binge while stuck at home
Whether feeling the blues or boredom, social distancing is leaving a lot of us with a lot of time on our hands. TV columnist Claire DuMont SC ’23 recommends ten TV shows to get caught up on while we’re racking up screen time.
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.
HBO’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’ brings to life one of modern literature’s most captivating female friendships
CW: Contains mild spoilers HBO’s new mini-series “My Brilliant Friend” begins with the most modern of openings: a vibrating iPhone, its glow piercing a dark room. The caller ID is briefly visible before an elderly woman, lying alone in bed, answers. Whoever Rino is, he isn’t one for preamble: “Mamma’s