Its brilliance begins with its broad title. The British mini-series Adolescence depicts exactly what you’d associate with the word, from schoolyard bullies to grappling with repressed emotions. A quarter of it also happens on campus, which, admit it or not, … Continue reading “Adolescence”: Bound to Stun All Age Groups
The Diamond Edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards faced a major hiccup late last year when the Hollywood Double Strike marred the ceremonies initially slated for September 2023. The delay moved this edition to January 15, 2024, coinciding with the … Continue reading Of Bears and Beef: A Succession of 75th Emmy Highlights
I was a socially awkward kid. When I was 10, my “best friend” was the family World Book Encyclopedia set. I would bring a different volume to school almost every other day, just so I have something to browse through during breaks. It made me instant bully magnet. Then again, homework was a breeze. Encyclopaedia Brittanica, you put up a good fight. Now rest in peace. +++++++++++++++ Speaking of encyclopedias… Long before The L-Word, the all-girl group Betty sang about atoms (among other things) in HBO/ Children Television Workshop‘s Encyclopedia: I miss this show. Used to watch it every day during summer … Continue reading End of an encyclopedic era
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