It’s rough around the edges and not original, but it’s also curiously watchable, and sometimes that’s enough.
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Atypical's Journey to Authentic Disability Representation: Shining a Spotlight on College Disability Services
Atypical’s acknowledgement and exploration of college disability services signifies the importance of inclusivity and accessibility within an educational environment.
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Ten TV Shows To Look Out For In 2020
Throughout the 2010s we experienced some truly groundbreaking, experimental, incredible television. As we enter this new decade, there will undoubtedly be new shows that aim to live up to these standards.
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REVIEW: "BoJack Horseman" Season 6 Part 1 is a Nuanced Lesson in Acceptance
Before the sixth season, the last time we see the character of BoJack Horseman (Will Arnett) he is finally turning himself in to rehab after an especially difficult string of events caused by his excessive drinking and addiction to painkillers (following an accident on the set of his TV show, Philbert). It becomes increasingly harder to want to root for him, which is undoubtedly on purpose.
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Three Things That ‘Shrill’ Gets Right About Living As A Fat Woman
Welcome to Fatness In Film, a new monthly column analysing examples of fat representation and body diversity on screen. Positive depictions of fat bodies are hard to find, but Shrill is a recent example of plus size storytelling done right.
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Thanks for the Laughs: A Love Letter to CollegeHumor
With the recent news of CollegeHumor layoffs, Flip Screen’s two resident CollegeHumor fans would like to take you down the rabbit hole with us, to tell you about our favorite shows and videos, while also convincing you that a subscription to the company’s Dropout streaming service is just as valuable as a Netflix or Hulu account.
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REVIEW: Netflix Adaptation of ‘The Witcher’ is Full of Heart and Soul
The Witcher is an endearing and entertaining exploration of the fantasy genre that will remain in the hearts and minds of its audience.
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REVIEW: ‘His Dark Materials’ and the Importance of the Youth as Agents of Change
His Dark Materials is a fun and worthwhile watch for its fascinating world building, compelling acting and relevant thematic concepts.
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REVIEW: ‘Mrs Fletcher’ is an Empathetic Portrayal of Motherhood
‘Mrs Fletcher’ is really about the terrible mundanity and loneliness of learning how to be a person again.
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How 'Breaking Bad' Broke Bad: The Rise and Fall of TV Serialisation
“…But that’s all of life, right? It’s the constant, it’s the cycle. It’s solution, dissolution. Just over and over and over. It is growth, then decay, then transformation.” –Breaking Bad, “Pilot” Serialization in television is now commonplace. For a previous episode from the week before, or a year prior, to have after-effects on the episode…
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