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The Final “Twilight” Film and My Existential Crisis
This past week, I had a conversation with a friend about our existential crisis over our looming 22nd birthdays. When you turn 18, it means independence. At 21, it means …
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Is Season Two of “Homeland” an Improvement?
After a slew of Emmy wins, a (surprisingly) funny SNL spoof, and even a personal endorsement from President Barack Obama, Homeland‘s riding high right now. Executive Producers Alex Gansa and Howard …
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“Skyfall” is Bond at its Best
Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond movie and the third starring Daniel Craig, deftly balances the standard action fare that we have come to expect and cherish in the franchise while also …
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Underwatched: Ben and Kate
With the success (however marginal) of shows like Cougar Town and Happy Endings, low-concept hangout sitcoms have made a comeback on network TV. Television comedies often benefit from very open-ended, …
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May the Force Be With You, Mickey: Disney Buys Lucasfilm
Tuesday morning, I woke up refreshed. Sandy may have rocked my windows the night before, but my spirits were high, and I got to my morning class on time. This …
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American Horror Story Asylum: Improvement or Continued Insanity
In its first season, American Horror Story was largely a dramatic disaster that morphed into a twisted camp comedy. Creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk threw pretty much every horror cliche at …
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“The Invisible War” Sheds Light on a Hidden Epidemic
Kirby Dick’s investigative documentary The Invisible War exposes horrific and previously covered-up accounts of sexual assault in the military. Told from an anecdotal perspective, the film focuses on a few courageous women …
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Stuff Jocks Should Watch
Sports films try to take advantage of all of the film genres, from comedy (Talladega Nights) to drama (Annapolis) to biographical films (Ali). Altogether, these films focus on the struggle …
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“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Opens Season with More Dark Craziness
Popular comedies in today’s TV, especially network TV, skew towards a warmer, more family-oriented sitcom format. Award juggernaut Modern Family and critical darling Parks and Recreation both have comedy styles that are …
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Why Everyone Should Watch “Silver Linings Playbook”
I’m sick of inspirational movies about people with problems. There. I said it. And for all the hate I might receive for that, it’s true that over the past few …
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“House of Cards” and the Changing Television Medium
It’s been a long time coming, but it seems like we are about to enter an age where one doesn’t need a TV to actually watch TV. Netflix recently announced …
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SNL Approaches Another Election With Energy But Little Sting
Saturday Night Live is a changing show. With the departure of Kristin Wigg and Andy Samberg, the show has lost a lot of the flavor that SNL viewers have come …
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