Author Archives: Carleen

Love It or Hate It

I really had not watched any British television before this class, so I didn’t know what to expect. I had heard of Skins and Doctor Who and seen the ads for Misfits on Hulu, but the rest was basically all new to me. … Continue reading

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What is Blackpool?

After hearing the concept of Blackpool, I was actually optimistic about it. I did theatre in high school and usually enjoy musicals so I thought Blackpool would be interesting. Yes, singing along with the original music is strange but for … Continue reading

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Psychoville…Emphasis on the Psycho

It was only one third of the comedy we watched this week and by far my least favorite, but I could not think of anything else to talk about because it was just so…I don’t even know what singular word … Continue reading

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Which Side Am I On?

While watching these two episodes, I kept going back and forth on what I thought of the show. I felt connected to the characters because they were so relatable and intriguing and I wanted to root for those we got … Continue reading

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British and American Crossover

After the screening this week, I thought a lot about how these three very different shows would work in America. As we all know, Downton Abbey has become an international phenomenon – including here in the United States – but … Continue reading

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Still Not Convinced, But…

Going into this screening, I was nervous. I stay away from the supernatural fad as much as possible. I never read the Twilight books and only saw the movie that was required for my Basics class. I don’t watch Vampire … Continue reading

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