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Hacking the Comedic Code   

Alyssa Herbst  We have lost the art of television comedy. At their peak, sitcoms were funny and had characters you could really care about. ABC sitcoms were fundamental to my upbringing and the backbone of network television.   At a time when consistent, relatable television feels increasingly rare, HBO’s Hacks stands out as a comedy-drama that understands its audience. This confidence has been widely recognized by critics; Rotten Tomatoes’ consensus for the series praises … Continue reading Hacking the Comedic Code   

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The Gay Hockey Representation You Didn’t Know You Needed 

Ezra-Oscar Franchi, Arts & Entertainment Editor  In mid-January, hockey star Jesse Kortuem shocked the internet after posting a lengthy, emotional coming-out post on Facebook—and the Canadian sports romance Heated Rivalry might deserve some credit.  Though it’s been available to stream on HBO Max since November, the MLM sports romance has recently picked up steam following Jesse Kortuem’s post, prompting queers all over the internet to remind people that representation matters.  Originally based on the Game Changers novel … Continue reading The Gay Hockey Representation You Didn’t Know You Needed 

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