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.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

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.

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.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

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.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

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.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

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.

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.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

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.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Because there’s more to growing up than ‘The Catcher in the Rye.’