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Harrowing, ‘Adolescence’ Explores the Cruelty of the Teen Years

By Grace Ko, Deputy Guide Editor April 2, 2025

“Adolescence” hits you like a freight train. The four-episode miniseries effectively explores how today’s society fails to understand its youngest members and the devastating consequences of...

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A Thriller with a Heart, ‘Severance’ Season 2 is Stunning Television

By Grace Ko, Guide Deputy Editor March 26, 2025

*The following review contains spoilers for Season 2 of “Severance”*    At first, the premise of “Severance” sounds like a playout office joke. The printer broke again. My boss...

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‘Apple Cider Vinegar’: A Sourly Acidic Tale of Wellness and Deception

By Grace Ko, Guide Deputy Editor February 20, 2025

Netflix’s latest addition to its slew of “true story” dramas is “Apple Cider Vinegar” — a limited series based on the story of Belle Gibson, a health influencer who pretended to have brain...

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The Penguin: Gotham’s Answer to Tony Montana

By Mauro Mazzariello, Hoya Staff Writer November 14, 2024

There are countless ways to begin this review, yet no cliche opener could truly capture what follows. “The Penguin” continues where 2022’s “The Batman” left off; Gotham is in ruins and mob...

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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 Premieres With a Big Bang

By Pria Gadkari, Hoya Staff Writer September 25, 2024

The 33rd season of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” (DWTS) has taken the media by storm as the likes of rugby star Ilona Maher, pommel horse hero Stephen Nedoroscik, former “The Bachelor” bachelor...

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‘Young Royals’ Wraps the Series with a Heartwarming Finale

By Saeed Jude Samra, Hoya Staff Writer April 10, 2024

This article contains spoilers for “Young Royals.” Concluding the hit queer teen series, the finale of Netflix’s “Young Royals” released March 18 with a tear-jerking, joyfully heartwarming...

IMDB | Netflix’s latest teen drama, “Grand Army,” may be a realistic portrayal of the modern high school experience, but it falls short on many critical plot points.

‘Grand Army’ Tackles Big Issues, Realistically Portrays Teenage Experience

By Afua Nyantakyi February 4, 2021

★★★★☆ This article discusses sexual assault. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. By trading soapy plotlines for the subtleties of everyday conflict,...

The Women's Issue

The Women’s Issue

By Guide Editor March 22, 2019

SCHENDEN: In a Dystopian World, Comedic Philosophy Relieves

SCHENDEN: In a Dystopian World, Comedic Philosophy Relieves

By Fr. Gregory Schenden, S.J. October 11, 2018

Ever since I used to stay up late on summer nights as a child to watch old reruns of “The Twilight Zone,” I’ve had an affinity for the representation of dystopia in the arts. Be it “Blade Runner,”...

8 Underrated Animated Characters

8 Underrated Animated Characters

By Jenna Ryu and Jenna Ryu June 19, 2018

With everyone talking about the premiere of Incredibles 2, I can't help but wonder if it'll beat the iconic original film. Edna Mode's quirky yet relatable character? The memorable yet slightly overused...

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6 TV Shows for Summer Binge-Watching

By Christian Paz May 24, 2018

‘Luke Cage,’ Season 2 The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Harlem hero is back for a second season after a stellar first season as Netflix’s most recent Marvel series. While season one featured...

The Very Best of D.C. TV

The Very Best of D.C. TV

By Laura Bell and Laura Bell April 16, 2018

Get #hype, Hoyas, because Hollywood is coming to Georgetown! Kind of. On April 17th, Joshua Malina and Bradley Whitford, former stars of the television classic The West Wing, will be making an appearance...

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