Sam Shepherd, McGill University
The hit Broadway musical sidesteps a frank portrayal of teenage suicide in favor of a half-baked portrait of teenage mental health.
The hit Broadway musical sidesteps a frank portrayal of teenage suicide in favor of a half-baked portrait of teenage mental health.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Broadway-bound composers and producers should look to the Classics for musical theater inspiration.
Broadway-bound composers and producers should look to the Classics for musical theater inspiration.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Aaron Sorkin’s adaption of the beloved Harper Lee novel tinkers with conventions of a classic American story.
Aaron Sorkin’s adaption of the beloved Harper Lee novel tinkers with conventions of a classic American story.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Four seasons and over a hundred music videos in, the musical comedy has provided loads of laughs and moments of introspection.
Four seasons and over a hundred music videos in, the musical comedy has provided loads of laughs and moments of introspection.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Director Lulu Wang combines comedy, tragedy and insight into the Chinese experience to create a near-perfect summer movie.
Director Lulu Wang combines comedy, tragedy and insight into the Chinese experience to create a near-perfect summer movie.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
I abandoned my smartphone for a 24-hour personal study, and my findings surprised me.
I abandoned my smartphone for a 24-hour personal study, and my findings surprised me.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
This sitcom tackles Hollywood cynicism with a hilarious and open heart.
This sitcom tackles Hollywood cynicism with a hilarious and open heart.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Give beef a break and indulge in one of these meat-free creations.
Give beef a break and indulge in one of these meat-free creations.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
An emphasis on individual narratives allows this miniseries to open eyes to injustice.
An emphasis on individual narratives allows this miniseries to open eyes to injustice.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Broadway is getting better, but The Great White Way still has ways to go before becoming truly accessible.
Broadway is getting better, but The Great White Way still has ways to go before becoming truly accessible.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
This uniquely Canadian podcast and radio show uses the debate format for laughs, and oftentimes, adds some insight into political discourse.
This uniquely Canadian podcast and radio show uses the debate format for laughs, and oftentimes, adds some insight into political discourse.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?
When straight singers write LGBTQ+ anthems, can the final product ever do more than pander?
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
The touching tale of pen pals, outcasts and chocolate hot dogs deserves a second act.
The touching tale of pen pals, outcasts and chocolate hot dogs deserves a second act.
Sam Shepherd, McGill University
Because there’s more to growing up than ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’
Because there’s more to growing up than ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’