American television networks are moving to cut gay characters from screens. An article from The Hollywood Reporter says that television series The New Normal and Partners have been cancelled. Both shows featured predominantly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) characters, with members of the gay community also being involved in the creative process. The New…
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**Spoiler Alert** The second season of Girls finished up a few weeks back, tying up what was a pretty mediocre season with Hannah and Adam back together after his champion’s run to her house (that was weird, right?). The pair had spent the entire season foxtrotting around each other whilst she macked on Donald Glover…
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There is such a thing as a funny woman. I don’t know why I have to say that. I shouldn’t have to say that. It’s not a topic for debate. It’s an irrefutable fact. Women are funny. They are also intelligent and snarky and sarcastic and worthy of space on television and in all media….
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There are few shows that generate as much online content and controversy as Lena Dunham’s Girls. Every week there is a new piece breaking down the last episode and either celebrating or criticising its creator. But because we’re more than halfway through Season 2, it seems about time we got back to discussing what’s at…
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Growing up, one of my favourite shows was Gilmore Girls. It was the sort of wholesome viewing that spoke to the fast-talking, coffee-drinking, small-village-dweller in me, and something I tuned in to weekly with much aplomb. It helped that my mum and sister liked it too, and it grew to encompass the three of us…
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The nuclear family is a pretty familiar trope to anyone who watches TV. Whether you’re a sitcom fan or streaming HBO, any series with a family at its core is prone to its man-wife-2.5 children dynamic. The husband or the kids generally carry the narrative. They’re brooding heroes or outrageous players, sullen teens or misfits….
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Going to my sister’s place, I always have to steel myself for what’ll be on her TV when I cross the threshold. Whilst she’s a fan of drama series like Game of Thrones, The Tudors and a slew of other historical and fantastical re-imaginings, her devotion to these doesn’t touch that which she has for…
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Need a new TV show to sink your teeth into? Revenge is a well-crafted, deliciously addictive drama that follows a strong-willed young woman named Emily Thorne (played by Emily VanCamp) who heads to the lavishly wealthy Hamptons for the summer. But she’s not there to enjoy the sun – she’s harbouring some deep, dark secrets…
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Let me set the scene: After a bad breakup, Jess – a quirky young woman played by Zooey Deschanel – moves into a hip apartment with three young men. Her male housemates often ridicule her for her tendency to sing her feelings instead of speaking them, her brightly-coloured stockings, and they occasionally encourage her to…
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A few months ago, a group of friends and I marathoned the second season of Game of Thrones. I’d been distracted whilst it was airing on Showcase by work and reality and had had to resort to IQ’ing the suckers. It worked out well in the end as we piled onto my couches and watched…
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**Spoiler Alert : If you haven’t seen Girls yet, maybe don’t read this unless you don’t mind spoilers!** ‘Rich girls in the big city’ has proven a tried and true format on television, especially in the last few years. From Sex & the City through to Gossip Girl it feels like we, as a western,…
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Buffy: the Vampire Slayer was a must-watch in my house growing up. My older sister, a diehard fan at the time, would take meticulous care ensuring that the VCR was set up to record for rewatches, and then the two of us, along with my dad, mum, and newborn brother, would collapse on the couch…
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Oh boy, I could have compiled this list three times over. Head down to the comments section to include your favourites, because I’m sure I’ve missed someone who could have bumped out Alex Dunphy. 1. Major Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan (M*A*S*H) Okay, so it may have implied that she was a bit of a flirt,…
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It took a long journey through my late teens to realise the extent that media portrayals of people like me (white females) affected my view of myself and those around me. The way that print and film represent different groups of people can have a huge effect on public impressions. Watching one of my favourite…
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