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A&E

“Girls” grows up

Though the girls, and guys, have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, this satisfying conclusion sets them on the path to becoming self-actualized adults and gives them wide open storylines for the final season.


The Shorty Awards could present interesting implications for the entertainment industry.
A&E

The art of social media

The existence of the Shortys speaks to the ever-increasing influence of short-form, digital content on the entertainment world as a whole.


A&E

​Shakespeare on the Lawn presents “Hamlet” off the Lawn

Writing an un-effusive review of “Hamlet” is a little bit of a nightmare. Though writers are discouraged from superlatives, self-important purple prose and vague tangents about how a work of art addresses the human condition, shouldn’t a review of “Hamlet” be just a little tinged with purple, or at least a soft violet? How is one supposed to not call “Hamlet” phenomenal when it is, objectively, such a phenomenon?


A&E

The girls are out of character in “Homeward Bound”

“Homeward Bound,” the newest installment of “Girls,” was a disappointment. Though there was substantial plot development as well as pleasant pacing and aesthetic quality, the episode felt unbelievable and untrue to its characters. Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) returns to America in this episode feeling out of place and at a loss.


A&E

"The Legend of Zelda" transforms JPJ

“The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses” made a stop at John Paul Jones Arena last week. The show was spectacular, featuring a fully-fledged symphony and choir performing some of the greatest pieces from the iconic video game series.


"Hardcore Henry" is innovatively filmed.
A&E

“Hardcore Henry” lives up to its name

Directed by Ilya Naishuller and starring Sharlto Copley and Haley Bennett, “Hardcore Henry” combines its innovative technical framework with a story that, while bizarre and sometimes discombobulated, holds surprising thematic resonance.


Amazon's "Catastrophe" becomes solemn in its second season.
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Amazon’s "Catastrophe" Gets Serious

These shows utilize the freedom of internet television to construct less traditional, more centered narratives than would be found on broadcast television. “Catastrophe” is probably the fastest paced of them all.

Latest Podcast

From her love of Taylor Swift to a late-night Yik Yak post, Olivia Beam describes how Swifties at U.Va. was born. In this week's episode, Olivia details the thin line Swifties at U.Va. successfully walk to share their love of Taylor Swift while also fostering an inclusive and welcoming community.