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Why Is Violence More Acceptable In The Media Than Sex?
There has always been controversy surrounding sex in the media, and it is still as rife as ever in the form of criticisms against many shows and films, from Game of Thrones to Fifty Shades of Grey. However, while graphic depictions of sex — or even just nudity — are commonly frowned upon, there are […]
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The American Version Of Skam Is Now Out – Here’s Why Countries Are Recreating The Show
Remember Skam, the Norwegian TV show that blew up and became an international success? If you’re not familiar with it, here’s a quick recap: the show featured a group of 16 to 18 year-old teenagers at a gymnasium, the Norwegian equivalent of high school, with each of the four seasons being from one character’s perspective. […]
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After An Emotional Rollercoaster Ride, Brooklyn Nine-Nine Has Been Renewed By NBC
In just about 48 hours, the cast, crew, and fans of Brooklyn Nine-Nine have been through the most emotional rollercoaster ever. As cast members received the news about their cancellation, they tearfully said goodbye to the characters they had been portraying for the last 5 years. The following hours, fans of the show called out FOX […]
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Are We Really Ready To Embrace Truly Diverse Media?
It’s TV cancellation season and along with that comes all the great new shows about diverse people- oh, wait, not this time. It seems like the executives at some of the biggest networks (Notably, FOX and ABC) aren’t sure how to sustain TV shows that don’t include pasty white faces.The most recent example of this is […]
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We Are Tired of Good Shows Getting Canceled
This week FOX announced that one of their comedy shows, Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been canceled. This came as a shock to me and many others, as just last week many trustworthy websites such as SpoilerTV and TV Series Finale, showed that the show was straying away from possible cancelation. Obviously, these predictions are never 100% accurate, but […]
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‘13 Reasons Why’ Season 2 Is Coming: A Reminder of Why It’s Problematic
The Netflix original series, 13 Reasons Why, rose to prominence on the widespread streaming channel quickly after its release. Based on the novel by Jay Asher, the show tells of a teenage girl, Hannah Baker, who compiles thirteen tapes before she commits suicide, each one dedicated to a different person who influenced the decision to […]
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Claire Foy Calls the Gender Pay Gap Between Her And Matt Smith In ‘The Crown’ “Embarrassing”
The Crown, the Netflix original series about Queen Elizabeth II of England, first aired in late 2016. The exposing of unfair pay gaps between actors and actresses due to difference in gender is a movement that has been picking up momentum, hand in hand with the Times Up campaign. The Crown has now become a […]
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The Reboot Market
On April 13th, Netflix released Lost In Space, a new take on the classic 1966 TV show of the same name. For those who don’t know (which I bet are many of you, considering the show is over 50 years old and I had to ask my mom about it), Lost In Space is about […]
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‘Scandal’ Is Over, But Olivia Pope’s Character Will Live on Forever
*Disclaimer: spoiler alerts ahead* On Thursday, April 19, the award-winning show, Scandal, aired for the final time. Fans of the show said goodbye to Washington D.C fixer Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), the beloved “Gladiators”, and other key players. Scandal revolutionized primetime TV in 2012 by being the first TV show to cast an African-American woman in a strong […]
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Why Black Lightning Matters
A post-season reflection and summary of the series Black Lightning on The CW. #BLM (Black Lightning Matters!) Warning: May contain spoilers. While the premise of yet another superhero show may seem a bit overused and blase amidst shows like Supergirl, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, The Arrow, and movies like The Avengers and Black Panther, […]
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‘Queer Eye’ Is More Important Than Ever
I began watching Queer Eye, the reboot on Netflix, several days ago. At first glance, it emulates an average makeover show, with offerings of a quick progression from complete mess to a completed man, as well as the quirky personalities of each of its five hosts. It exemplifies the before and the after of a person’s […]