Danny TrejoScreenshot: American Horror Stories Before we get started, I’d simply like to say that I am incredibly appreciative of the fact that, with American Horror Stories, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk have decided that shorter is often better. Despite the 90 minute double-episode premiere, both “Drive-In” and this week’s […]
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap, Season 13 Episode 13
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We all went into this season knowing that it, like all of our lives, would be drastically affected by COVID. I thought they could pull it off, though. Like my friend and fellow Dame Sarah Galli says, “I don’t believe in God, but I have faith in the Real Housewives.” […]
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SNL Recap Season 46 Episode 9: Kristen Wiig Hosts
Photo: NBC/Will Heath/NBC When SNL returned in the spring of this year, delivering its first-ever remote shows, it felt as much like a public service as anything. The distanced format made comedic and technical experimentation necessary, while friendly faces including Kristen Wiig made unnerved viewers feel as comfortable as possible. […]
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Southern Charm Recap Season 7 Episode 2
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SNL Recap Season 46 Episode 5: John Mulaney Hosts
Photo: NBC/Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC If any recent SNL host might put the population a bit more at ease before this election day, week, month, or season, it was probably John Mulaney. His three previous hosting gigs—including one just pre-pandemic—have shown off his comfort at 8H, his facility with the format, […]
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Spoiler warning: the following story discusses the entire episode, including the ending, of “Eugene, Oregon” from Hulu’s Monsterland. The second episode of Hulu’s horror anthology series, Monsterland, explores the dangers of internet conspiracy groups and radicalization. Titled “Eugene, Oregon,” the episode follows a teenage boy, Nick, who cares for his […]