Picture this: It's 1993, and three television writers are sitting around trying to figure out how to capture the anxiety of being a twenty-something in Manhattan without enough money, clear life direction, or functional romantic relationships. Their solution? Create a show about six people who somehow afford enormous apartments while working as a waitress, a … Continue reading The Trio Behind Friends: How Three Writers Created TV Magic
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Representation in 90s Television
The 1990s marked a revolutionary period in children's television, when networks began to recognize that America's young viewers didn't all look the same—and their programming needed to reflect that reality. Shows like The Brothers García, In the House, Ghostwriter, and A Different World didn't just entertain kids; they fundamentally changed what representation looked like on … Continue reading Representation in 90s Television
The Best Movies from My Third Decade
I mentioned yesterday that I would be traveling today. I think I mentioned it... If I didn't, I spent most of the day today driving home from a week of much needed vacation. Now that I'm home, I find that I really don't have time to watch this week's movie as planned. So I figured … Continue reading The Best Movies from My Third Decade
The Confusing Middle 