Posts Tagged ‘television’
Trapped in Lovecraft Country
The new HBO series Lovecraft Country explores America’s legacy of racial injustice and violence through the conventions of horror and science fiction. It might be the show to help audiences make sense of the current state of the nation.
Read MoreEndeavour, Inspector Morse, and Lewis: A Trinity
The new season of Endeavour premieres on Masterpiece this Sunday. Binge-watching Inspector Morse and its two spin-off series leads to unexpected insights, including drawing a parallel between the shows’ main characters and the Holy Trinity.
Read MoreThe Heart and Humor of Derry Girls
The Derry Girls explores a group of teenagers in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Re-watching the series reveals that it’s more than just a teenage sitcom.
Read MoreSmall Screen, Big Insights
As far back as I can remember, I’ve loved stories. Before I even learned to read, I would flip through picture books and try to decipher the tales captured in their illustrations. I would gaze at pages and wonder how their words might fit with a book cover image. My fascination with story-telling wasn’t limited…
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