A talk show surviving more than one season, in our current broadcasting climate, seems almost miraculous. Lasting twenty-two years is unthinkable. Yet this is the reality for one show – The View. In 1997 Barbara Walters created the multigenerational platform for women to discuss a variety of ‘Hot Topics’. For the past two decades America’s […]
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Roseanne Barr(ed) – on conservative sitcom families
Sitcom audiences often think that their favourite shows must exist in a binary, perhaps a result of America’s almost humorously centrist perspectives. Hence, Roseanne was thought of as the “natural” binary to the left-leaning sitcoms such as Modern Family, or the “wholesome conservative” opposite of edgily racist comedians or cartoons. The show tries to play […]
Favourite TV Scenes
My Favourite TV Scenes: 5) “Hello friend.” (Mr Robot: Season 1, Episode 1) The opening scene of any series is a notoriously difficult task as writers grapple with introducing characters, plot and hooking the audience into the show. Sam Esmail’s Mr Robot perfectly combines all three in an opening sequence that is grippingly unpredictable. Elliot’s […]
What’s The Hype?: Rick and Morty
I’m a very stubborn person. One of my favourite hobbies is complaining. I love hating things. I’ve been told it’s a more of a character flaw than a hobby, but I just don’t care. The worse something is, the better. So, when a show as average as Rick and Morty comes around, I struggle to […]
Iconic Film Scenes: Volume 1
Movies, actors, directors, quotes – cinema provokes non-stop conversations amongst its fanatics in all of these areas. So often neglected though, are the scenes that makes movies what they are; those individual moments of art that fill a viewer with laughter, tears or exhilaration. As such I have compiled this list of my favourite movie […]
Review: Bojack Horseman Season 4
Mild spoilers for Season 4 of Bojack Horseman(definitely watch the trailer first). Bojack Horseman has been a great show for a while now. Its vicious, honest depiction of depression, existentialism and the human condition, juxtaposed with inventive visual puns and a world of talking animals, make for a compelling and unique viewing experience; a beautiful […]
More TV debates? Be careful what you wish for.
With only five weeks left until the General Election, it seems almost certain that we will not see any television debates. Theresa May ruled out an appearance at the start of the campaign, and, since then, Jeremy Corbyn has insisted he will only appear if the Prime Minister deigns to as well. May has been […]
Review: Doctor Who S10E1/2
Doctor Who is back, and although it may not be back with a bang, it’s not quite with a whimper. With the first two episodes of series 10 – ‘The Pilot’, and ‘Smile’ – now behind us, and latest companion Bill introduced, it’s about time (and relative dimension) for a review. And so, without further […]
Review: Rick and Morty Season 3 Premiere
Wubalubadubdub! It’s time to get your squanch on, my glip-glops, because Rick and Morty is back. I’ll start by saying that if you haven’t seen Rick and Morty, then for one that opening will have been complete gibberish to you, but more importantly you should definitely watch it. It’s one of the most innovative, funny, […]
Game of Thrones Season 7 Speculations
Winter is coming, and it arrives July 16th. The white ravens have flown, and the time for speculation is nigh. Those not up to date, do not read on: for the night is dark, and full of spoilers… Series six’s finale left us with a lot to contemplate. Cersei sits precariously atop the Iron Throne; […]