The Mystique of Unlikable Characters
Overheated and knee-deep in a classic summer slump, I stumbled upon Fleabag in late July of 2019. I had no real idea what the show was about, just that the…
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The Catharsis of Hate-Watching as Explained by a Bad-TV Addict
Here’s the thing: I watch TV like I need it to survive, and I talk about TV like it’s my job. For me, it’s less so a way to relax…
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We’ll Never Be Royals: A Closer Look at Historical Fiction Films
One photo that lives in my head rent-free is a behind-the-scenes shot of Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzmann from Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film Marie Antoinette. Dunst is dressed as Marie…
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Let’s Unpack Samantha Jones from “Sex and the City”
Few television shows rival Sex and the City for the coveted position of sexiest series. Anyone can toss a few hot, young bodies in front of a camera, yell “action!”,…
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Why Do We Love “Skins”?
You’d think after seven years of being off the air, Skins’ audience might have at least begun to grow out of the British dramedy by now. But recent viral TikToks…
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“I May Destroy You” Is the New Benchmark for Great TV
My phone dings twice, then rings. I pause Avatar: The Last Airbender—my dozenth viewing during quarantine—and answer. On the other end, my friend is crying. At first, I’m concerned, and…
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Cracking the Enigma of Carrie’s Obsession with Mr. Big
After a hookup during which she “had sex like a man,” a smiling Carrie Bradshaw walks down the street confident and with the material she needs for her weekly column.…
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Why Do So Many Men Want to Marry Women from the Global South?
I don’t think anyone has brought so much joy and amusement to my days in quarantine than 23-year-old Filipina Rosemarie Vega of 90 Day Fiancé fame. While the show’s premise…
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An Asian Girl on the Asian-Americans of Netflix
Asian-American characters: they’re rare, but they’re there. The summer of 2018 saw a sudden rise of Asian representation in mainstream Hollywood media, with the release of both Crazy Rich Asians…
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