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In an article about the movie "Don't Make Me Go", an illustration of a sunset, a car and the title

‘Don’t Make Me Go’ Is a Sweet Film With a Sour Twist

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

The tearjerker dramedy about a terminally ill father and his rowdy teenage daughter has a surprise ending.…

July 29, 2022

In an article about the TV show "Ted Lasso" and its portrayal of mental health, a screenshot of Ted Lasso smiling.

What ‘Ted Lasso’ Teaches Us About Mental Health

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

The Emmy-winning TV sports dramedy explores the reality of seeking help for mental health through its titular character.…

June 18, 2022

In an article about the show "Atlanta", a screencap of the show's main character Earn,

How ‘Atlanta’ Sets Itself Apart in Modern Television

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

The FX show successfully brings together aspects of humor, drama and social commentary in a beautiful package.…

June 17, 2022

A screenshot from HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Is a Coming-of-Age Gem

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

HBO Max's new dramedy portrays women's adolescence with a nuanced richness that tends to be rare in television.…

December 14, 2021

In an article about "Zola," actress Riley Keough stands in a bathroom doorway while Taylour Paige looks at her from the side.

In ‘Zola,’ A Woman Takes So Much — And Gives It Right Back

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The dramedy, based on a real-life Twitter thread, holds viewers suspended in disbelief, outrage and empathy as they watch one weak-willed woman manipulate, deceive and even physically endanger another exotic dancer.…

July 26, 2021

Why ‘Bee and PuppyCat’ Should Be Your New Favorite Cartoon

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

Join Bee and her adorable yet mysterious companion as they embark on an exhilarating space adventure.…

May 25, 2021

Pete Davidson on set of The King of Staten Island

‘The King of Staten Island’ Is a Crowning Achievement for Pete Davidson

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

A departure from the lighthearted comedy you might normally expect from Judd Apatow, this film is engaging, heartfelt and real.…

June 26, 2020

	
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