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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 Womens 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...

Queer Eye: Beyond Reality TV

Queer Eye: Beyond Reality TV

By Izzy Roemer and Izzy Roemer March 30, 2018

Listen up people — there’s a new show in town. Out of all of the quasi-reality television that we have proudly consumed in our lifetimes, "Queer Eye" has been the most earth-shattering, jaw-dropping,...

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Pilot for NBC’s New High School Drama ‘Rise’ Lacks Originality

By Kyra DiMarco March 16, 2018

The series premiere of NBC’s new drama, “Rise,” at times resembles a gritty, dramatic reshoot of “High School Musical.” The show follows a disillusioned English teacher who takes over...

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...

IMBD

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...

Television Review: ‘Vice Principals’

By Charlotte Lindsay October 29, 2017

HBO series such as “Summer Heights High,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Girls” succeed in tapping into niche audiences and twisting comedic tropes into something new. The shows aired by HBO,...

Television Review: ‘The Deuce’

By Gabrielle Irwin October 6, 2017

Filled with sexy intrigue and authentic portrayals of human strife, “The Deuce” is the latest in HBO’s lineup of addictive, provocative television dramas. The show, which premiered Sept. 10, has...

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