13 Reasons Why misses the point
Annie Aguiar and Denzel Pierre
May 17, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, TV
A: When I heard that Netflix’s latest hit original series was intent to be a poignant message about suicide aimed at teens, I was ecstatic. This is an issue I care deeply about and feel doesn’t get enough explanation or exposure; 13 Reasons Why was supposed to be a light in the tunnel, an ex...
Computers and comedy abound in “Silicon Valley”’s season premiere
April 24, 2017
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HBO’s original content has been quite good lately, and Silicon Valley is no exception. The fourth season premiere, “Success Failure,” offers a fresh and funny approach to a series that had been starting to go stale. Written by series creator Mike Judge, this episode takes the show in a bold and...
Here’s what to watch over Spring Break
March 10, 2017
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If you're like me, you probably don't have a lot of plans for this upcoming spring break . You might have some serious homework, but you put it off for the last day. The only thing you'll be doing this break is sleeping, eating and possibly finding new shows to binge watch. Here's a few recommendations...
Sherlock season four is mysteriously good
February 7, 2017
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Honestly, I did not think I was going to like this season of “Sherlock.” I expected to write a scathing yet funny review that would include something along the lines of, “The three years were not worth the wait.” But the three years were definitely worth the wait. Season 4 has everything...
Check out our favorite commercials from Super Bowl LI
February 6, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Interactive, TV
Super Bowl LI advertisements were less laughs than previous years as they took a more serious route. Most all Super Bowl viewers had high hopes of seeing humorous commercials, especially from Doritos, but instead were presented with heartwarming ads and even some touching on social topics. Nevertheless, advertisements...
“The Walking Dead” continues to shock and entertain with its season premiere
October 25, 2016
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Who did Negan kill? With this past Sunday's season seven premiere of “The Walking Dead," the wait to find out is finally over. For the past six months, fans have been going crazy over the cliffhanger that season six ended on; since last April, the internet has been flooded with a slew of speculation,...
“Saturday Night Live” satirizes the election
October 24, 2016
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The 2016 election is the savior of "Saturday Night Live." The cast and special guests have expertly portrayed everyone from Kellyanne Conway to Chris Wallace. Each debate has been covered by the clever writers who are known for their delightful satire. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have helped revive the show and liven the skits. The best creation so far is “Melaniade.” I...
Miley Cyrus becomes a new judge on “The Voice”
September 16, 2016
Filed under Entertainment, Music, TV
People know Miley Cyrus as the young child star who played a high school student living a double life as a pop star in the popular Disney TV show "Hannah Montana." Over the past few years, Cyrus has changed her image from a Disney child star to a controversial musician. “Of course, she's engaged...
‘Daredevil’: A show without fear
March 29, 2016
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The second season of Marvel’s “Daredevil” tells two stories. One involves a new, violent vigilante called the Punisher, while the other centers around Daredevil’s (real name Matt Murdock) college girlfriend/assassin Elektra re-entering his life and bringing a deadly ninja cult known as the Hand...
They’ll be there for you in February
January 14, 2016
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12 years after the finale, the entire Friends cast will reunite on NBC for a two-hour special on Feb 21. All six original cast members (Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Matt Leblanc and Matthew Perry) are set to appear. "As a fan, I'm excited that they're meeting ...