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Whatever Happened to Turner Classic?

David Zaslav laid off the Turner Classic executive team during June of 2023, but the reaction proves there is hope for classic film preservation and education.…

February 15, 2024

Jury Duty: The Best Series of 2023

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

Follow Us The slogan “12 jurors. 11 actors” succinctly captures the unique concept and premise of the new television series “Jury Duty.” Premiering April 7 2023, the show took the country by storm. It revolves…

December 22, 2023

For an article about the Percy Jackson TV series, a boy with mid-length brown hair wears a bright orange-yellow shirt with a pegasus (winged horse) on it while carrying a dark backpack. He stands against a blue, water-like, crinkly paper background with a Greek-style border along the left and right side.

Anticipation of the Percy Jackson TV Series: What Should We Expect?

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

The films strayed too far from the books, will the series do the same?…

November 12, 2023

‘Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops’ Shows How Police Confront Mental Illness

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The soon-to-be-released documentary follows one police unit as they try to reframe how cops interact with those with mental health issues.…

November 11, 2019

Getting Ready for HBO’s ‘Watchmen’: What You Need to Know

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Can HBO finally make an adaptation that will make Alan Moore proud?…

October 17, 2019

We Have to Talk About the ‘Euphoria’ Score

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The brand new project from Labrinth has finally been released.…

October 17, 2019

A Case Study: The CW’s ‘Riverdale’ vs. HBO’s ‘Euphoria’

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The dark charm of 'Riverdale' is being outshone by newcomers like 'Euphoria.'…

October 2, 2019

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Is Danny McBride’s Next Hit Comedy

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

HBO welcomes yet another gem of a TV show to their lineup.…

September 15, 2019

Nathan Fielder’s 3 Greatest Moments

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Nathan Fielder looks to continue his trend of outside-the-box humor on HBO.…

August 24, 2019

‘Euphoria’ Star Barbie Ferreira Is Making It a Hot Girl Summer by Flaunting Body Positivity

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The young actor accurately represents plus-size women without perpetuating unrealistic expectations.…

August 9, 2019

‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Lives in the Shadow of Season 1

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Everything is there, but 'Big Little Lies' is not the same a second time around.…

August 2, 2019

‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ Is a Sports Show for Everyone

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

You don't have to be a sports fans to appreciate these inspirational and profound stories.…

July 25, 2019

4 Upcoming Lesser-Known Fantasy and Sci-Fi Adaptations

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

We might be approaching a golden age of TV sci-fi and fantasy.…

July 22, 2019

‘Euphoria’ Is Not Afraid to Showcase the Taboo

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Topics that were once unspeakable have become mainstream social behavior — and this show addresses them as such.…

July 9, 2019

How Relatable is HBO’s ‘Euphoria’?

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Is it really a show about Gen Z for Gen Z?…

June 29, 2019

‘Chernobyl’ Is Not Your Typical Summer Horror Flick

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

This miniseries makes humanity look in the mirror to find the monster.…

June 12, 2019

Is HBO’s ‘Barry’ the Darkest Antihero in American Television?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

The series is on par with 'The Sopranos' in its violence, but its insistence on comedy is what makes the show truly unnerving.…

April 25, 2019

Don’t Worry, ‘Insecure’ Is Almost Back for Its Third (and Probably Best) Season

Ayanna Totten, East Stroudsburg University

It's the only show on TV that actually gets adulting right.…

July 21, 2018

How Well Did Director Ramin Bahrani Remake ‘Fahrenheit 451’?

Natalya Pomeroy, University of Houston

With a lot of skepticism about having Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon in the remake, it seemed that HBO’s 'Fahrenheit 451' lost its fans before it was released.…

May 24, 2018

Pubescent Pulchritude and Violence Collide in the HBO Series ‘Sharp Objects’

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

If you're a fan of 'Gone Girl,' you won't want to miss HBO's 'Sharp Objects' this summer.…

May 4, 2018

Wyatt Cenac’s ‘Problem Areas’ Is Everything Late-Night TV Has Been Missing

Andria Modica, Drexel University

Imagine: Instead of just making jokes about problems, someone made a show about actually trying to fix them?…

April 27, 2018

What to Expect from Season 2 of ‘Westworld’

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

The HBO sci-fi series makes viewers want to side with AI creations rather than humans.…

April 11, 2018

The 3 Must-See Films for Disillusioned and Uninspired Journalists

Megan Bender, Citrus College

If the never-ending process of reporting, revising, editing and then being blamed for Trump’s election has you feeling burnt-out, check out these inspiring movies.…

January 8, 2018