Author Archives: Alex

One Day: What a Great Idea

Well, I can’t wait for Monday’s viewings. I was thoroughly impressed with One Day for an abundance of reasons, but I think the reason I found it so enjoyable was because I was trying to figure out how it was … Continue reading

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Miranda and the art of sitcom writing

In class, we talked about our feelings about multicam and single cam sitcoms. I, like it seemed most of us, have grown accustomed to single camera comedies. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate the multicam sitcoms, but I just … Continue reading

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Network Legitimacy

I think that “The Promise” was an outstanding drama that achieved exactly what Channel 4 was looking for it to do. If Channel 4 was looking for an ambitious and edgy but well done drama that would help legitimize their … Continue reading

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Long Live the Antihero

As I watched “Misfits” on Monday, I began to think about our fascination with the antihero. There are several American shows that feature an anti-hero as their main protagonist. The first network that comes to mind when I think of an antihero … Continue reading

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Trash or Treasure? Probably both

Since the majority of posts are focusing on the trashiness or the shear discomfort from the Channel 4 shows we watched, I’ve decided to play the role of devil’s advocate. I’ll begin with the old adage “one man’s trash is … Continue reading

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Oversaturated Crime Solving Dramas

When I first informed some of my friends I would be watching Sherlock in our class, they completely flipped out. They told me that my life would be changed forever and that I would become addicted to the show. They … Continue reading

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