Author Archives: Kelly

Coming into this class, I knew almost nothing about British TV. Now, in response to this final blog post assignment, an initial thought immediately came to mind in terms of programming: British TV is so much more real and more … Continue reading →

Stumbled upon this trailer for the second series of Luther. As if we didn’t think of him as the “troubled detective” enough, this pretty much confirms that. It shows reverse/slow-motion shots of Luther tearing apart his office with no actual … Continue reading →

I agree wholeheartedly with a point brought up by Professor Becker, in that Miranda “is quite self-consciously framed as uncool, unhip, unedgy, fitting perfectly with Miranda’s awkward character.” Sure, multi-cam sitcoms are outdated, awkward, old-fashioned, etc… but so is Miranda! … Continue reading →

After viewing the episode of Him & Her, I went back and reread the description of the program: “Intimate, anti-romantic comedy about real-life love in its lazy, messy, everyday glory.” I applaud the creator of Him & Her for exploring … Continue reading →

I was extremely impressed and intrigued by the first episode of Downton Abbey. Not only did it come across as polished and professional, but the show maintained a sense of opulence throughout, encouraging the idea of escapism among viewers. The high … Continue reading →

As I sit down to write my blog post, I am torn between discussing Our War and Being Human. However, Being Human wins due to the fact that the show, in my opinion, transcends the trendy topic of supernatural beings … Continue reading →

I found today’s visit from an actor from the London stage to be riveting and thought provoking. I liked his genuine appreciation of our seemingly “normal” acting. After spending a semester in London and seeing a dozen theatre performances, I … Continue reading →