I spent nine seasons watching How I Met Your Mother during its original run, and like many fans, I have complicated feelings about the show's legacy. While Ted Mosby remains the worst character nine times out of ten (seriously, the guy is insufferable), and the finale still makes me want to throw things at my … Continue reading Bro Code and Playbook: Unpacking Barney Stinson’s Legendary Rules
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The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
Warning: This post contains spoilers for all seven seasons of New Girl. If you haven't finished the series and want to experience the romantic rollercoaster for yourself, bookmark this and come back later. When New Girl premiered in 2011, we were promised a show about a quirky teacher moving in with three single guys. What … Continue reading The Jess and Nick Relationship: A Love Story in the Loft
The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
Problem Child 2 1991 Brian Levant Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our descent through my personal catalog of cinematic disappointments. Before we dive in, let me offer my standard disclaimer: this list represents my personal opinion and nothing more. What I consider unwatchable dreck might be your favorite comfort movie, the film … Continue reading The Worst 38 – Problem Child 2
The Worst 39 – Big Momma’s House
Big Momma's House 2000 Directed by Raja Gosnell Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our descent through my personal catalog of cinematic disappointments. Before we dive in, let me offer my standard disclaimer: this list represents my personal opinion and nothing more. What I consider unwatchable dreck might be your favorite comfort movie, … Continue reading The Worst 39 – Big Momma’s House
The Worst 40 – Back to the Beach
Back to the Beach 1987 Directed by Lyndall Hobbs Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we continue our methodical journey through my personal countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever subjected myself to. This week brings us to number 40: Back to the Beach, a 1987 comedy that represents Hollywood's eternal struggle to recapture … Continue reading The Worst 40 – Back to the Beach
Love Across the Stars
The emergency klaxon blared through the corridors of the Harmony's Edge as Captain Zara Cronin dove behind a twisted beam of metal, plasma fire sizzling past her head. Three years into the Terran-Kepler War, and she still wasn't used to how the Keplerian weapons hummed like angry wasps before they tried to vaporize you. "Status … Continue reading Love Across the Stars
The Worst 43 – Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps 2000 Directed by Peter Segal Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we're continuing our methodical descent through my personal countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever endured. This week we're examining number 43: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, the 2000 sequel that answered a question absolutely no one was … Continue reading The Worst 43 – Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
The Worst 44 – Cats & Dogs
Cats & Dogs 2001 Directed by Lawrence Guterman Welcome back to Movie Monday, where we're steadily working our way through my personal countdown of the 100 worst movies I've ever had the misfortune to sit through. This week we're unleashing number 44: Cats & Dogs, the 2001 spy comedy that took the innocent concept of … Continue reading The Worst 44 – Cats & Dogs
The Trio Behind Friends: How Three Writers Created TV Magic
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
The Cultural Significance of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for 90s Kids
Picture this: It's a Tuesday night in 1992. You've just finished your homework (or you're pretending you have), and you settle in front of the family television. The opening beats of that unmistakable theme song start playing, and suddenly everyone in the room—regardless of age, race, or musical preference—is singing along. Because let's be honest, … Continue reading The Cultural Significance of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air for 90s Kids
The Confusing Middle 