“God expected too much of me. Now, I need to find my own path.” Netflix recently released a four-part series based on Deborah Feldman’s debut memoir “Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots.” The series follows Esther or “Esty” Shapiro – played by Shira Haas – as she leaves…
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SNL’s place in politics and public opinion
When I think of former Attorney General Jeff Sessions, I do not think of specific policies he supported or news articles about him. The only thing I think about is Kate McKinnon impersonating an opossum. As a college student with little motivation to read news articles in addition to my…
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Top 10: British period dramas to fantasize about
The gap between fall and Thanksgiving break is the absolute worst. One way to escape the never-ending feeling of doom is watching TV dramas about people with very different problems. Here are the top ten British dramas set in the past that can help you live for the future: 1.“Downton…
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Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga”
Hulu’s “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” is a new television series spearheaded by Wu-Tang members RZA and Method Man. One of the most predominant 90’s hip-hop groups, Wu-Tang Clan defined a generation in terms of style, tone and culture. The direction of this project seems to put a gritty taste in…
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Streaming Killed the T.V. Star
With high-quality original content and widespread accessibility, online streaming is slowly taking over the market for television broadcasting. Streaming has become a hot topic in the media industry lately. Just like how DVDs replaced VHS and Blu-ray attempted to replace DVDs, streaming is a serious contender to replace conventional media…
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