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2017’s Top Political Television Episodes

2017’s Top Political Television Episodes

By Eleanor Tolf November 17, 2017

‘Master of None’ — ‘Thanksgiving’ "Thanksgiving," an episode from Netflix’s critically acclaimed second season of "Master of None," was written by starring actress Lena Waithe and was based...

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Television Review: ‘Stranger Things’

By Meghan DeCourcey November 3, 2017

★★★★☆ Since the release of its first season in the summer of 2016, Netflix’s “Stranger Things” has received immense praise, winning five Emmy awards. In creating the show, filmmakers...

the guide's Top Fall Television Picks

the guide’s Top Fall Television Picks

By Kathryn Baker September 1, 2017

Summer break has come and gone and Georgetown students are eager to see what classes, relationships and opportunities present themselves this semester. However, while the new school year may bring  fresh...

A.V. ID: Introducing TV’s Greatest Title Sequences

A.V. ID: Introducing TV’s Greatest Title Sequences

By Claire Nenninger August 8, 2017

Title sequences serve an important role beyond simply introducing the cast and crew of a TV show. Rather, they have the unique ability to pique a viewer’s interest in watching the show, and in some cases,...

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Based on the hugely popular children’s book series by Lemony Snicket, Netflix has another winner in “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” a dark comedy drama depicting the tragic lives of the three Baudelaire orphans after having been sent to live with Count Olaf, played with aplomb by Neil Patrick Harris.

Hottest Television Selections of the Winter

By Meena Raman January 27, 2017

As temperatures drop and classes pick up, Georgetown students may find themselves searching for comfort from the cold weather in the wake of a dearly missed syllabus week. Luckily, the beginning of...

Television Review: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’

By Bryan Yuen February 13, 2015

★★★☆☆  The last time Asian-Americans were the focus of a sitcom, Nelson Mandela’s election ended the South African apartheid and “Pulp Fiction” had just been released. While ABC’s...

Television's Asian America

Television’s Asian America

By Sophia Yang May 26, 2014

“Fresh Off the Boat,” or “Fob,” is a common term for Asian-Americans. I'll use it to describe international students, or anyone or thing that is more connected to its origins' culture than...

Television Review: ‘True Detective’

By Sami Rahman March 21, 2014

5/5 stars HBO’s “True Detective,” which just concluded its first season, is certainly unnerving — and not just because it chronicles two blunt, hard-edged homicide detectives searching for...

Album Review: ‘House of Lies Soundtrack’

By Emily Troisi March 7, 2014

3/5 stars Although the Showtime comedy-drama series “House of Lies” may not have a musical repertoire as noteworthy and moving as shows like “The OC,” “Friday Night Lights” or “Gossip...

5 Reasons Georgetown Students Really Are Olivia Pope

5 Reasons Georgetown Students Really Are Olivia Pope

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein February 24, 2014

As every TV-addicted Hoya should know, "Scandal" returns this week. I know, I know ... try to contain your excitement. I do not know what it is about this show, but I am addicted. Really, really addicted....

Who's Your TV Character Valentine?

Who’s Your TV Character Valentine?

By Harper Weissburg and Harper Weissburg February 13, 2014

Sometimes fake people are better than real people. When that happens, you sometimes find yourself hopelessly devoted to a TV character. 4E wants you to know that it is OK for that to happen, and in fact,...

What to Do Feb. 14, As Told by Frank Underwood

What to Do Feb. 14, As Told by Frank Underwood

By Sydney Bolling and Sydney Bolling February 12, 2014

So, what’s happening Feb. 14? If you answered Valentine’s Day, you would be WRONG. The correct answer is: the season two premiere of "House of Cards!" If you’ve been planning that romantic date with...

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