Category: TV

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Doctor playing God proves to be intriguing

Brittany Claramunt

Brittany Claramunt @BrittClaramunt   Physician assisted suicide is the last thought anyone has when they have an incurable disease or even cancer. It is a controversial topic in the United States, and just six states allow physician assisted suicide if the patient only has six months or less to live. “Mary Kills People” is a show based on physician assisted suicide, a topic that causes many people to think about their morals. Dr. Mary Harris (Caroline Dhavernas) is a single mom and also an ER doctor by day, but at night, with her partner, helps terminally ill patients slip away…

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With “The Magicians,” Harry Potter meets Narnia, but for adults

Catarina Murphy

Catarina Murphy @Cat_MMurphy Ever wondered what would happen if Harry Potter went to college? While wizards are commnly associated with Harry Potter, the magic and science fiction genre extends far beyond. This magical story comes off as a mash-up between Harry Potter and Narnia, but more adult oriented because of some sexual nudity, offensive language and violence. “The Magicians” is a fantasy televison show adpated from the 2009 novel by Lev Grossman. It tells the story of Quentin Coldwater, a young man who discovers and attends a college of magic in New York. Grossman’s novel started as a dream about…

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Sherlock makes a thrilling return

Brittany Claramunt

Brittany Claramunt bclaramunt@foghornnews.com @BrittClaramunt   A typical TV series has about 13 episodes and comes out every year. Episodes run for an hour, with commercials, so the episode itself is roughly 40 minutes. “Sherlock,” on the other hand, is completely different. An episode of “Sherlock” is a full hour and a half with no commercials or interruptions. So far, each season has only 3 episodes. British shows in general are a full hour because in the U.K. they don’t get commercials while the show is airing. Their goal, according to the lead writers of the show Mark Gatiss and Steven…

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Classic ’70s film gets remade for television

Bill Eaves

‘Westworld’ proves to be the hottest show on HBO In a TV landscape overpopulated with happy families and cops dramas, HBO delivers a sci-fi drama packed with mysteries, murders and machines. “Westworld” tells the story of a futuristic theme-park (designed to operate like the Wild West) populated with smart robots, acting out stories and role-plays specifically designed to allow visitors to live out any fantasy, regardless of how despicable. Some visitors simply want to visit the local brothel, others want to go on a bounty hunt, or shoot a cowboy in a duel at high noon. However, if you want…

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‘Gilmore Girls’ return is a love-letter to fans

Mark Young

Hit series moves to Netflix 16 years after original debut When “Gilmore Girls” debuted on the WB (RIP) in 2000, the show stood apart from the rest of television. IT was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, a woman; starred two women, Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel; and was, in a sense, for women. For seven years, the show created a fast-paced world full of pop culture references and family problems. Nearly a decade later, Netflix is reviving the show and bringing viewers back to the world of Stars Hollow. “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” once again follows the exploits…

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“Scream Queens’ steps up for second season

Matthew Tamez

Horror comedy sets out to improve from last season After the lackluster and uninspired ending to an otherwise good first season, “Scream Queens” has returned for Season 2. With a beginning that gives the closure to the first season that the finale should have given, it makes up where the first season failed. “Scream Queens” is a horror comedy series airing on Fox. Created by Ryan Murphy of “American Horror Story” fame; Brad Falchuk, co-creator of “Glee”; and Ian Brennan, a writer for “Glee”, the second season debuted Sept. 20. Season 2 takes place two years after Season 1. Cathy…

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Get into the spirit, plug into terror

Matthew Tamez

With Halloween quickly approaching, some readers may be inclined to get into the spirit with some spooky games and movies. There are many contemporary and classic examples of good horror to use to get into the mindset during the month. VIDEO GAMES ‘Resident Evil Remake’ During the month of October, gamers who are subscribed to the paid service PS+ are offered the “Resident Evil Remake” for free. “Resident Evil” was originally released on the first Playstation system and is often regarded as a must play for any horror gamer. The player takes control of either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine…

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‘Designated Survivor’ is the hottest new political thriller

Jonathan Garcia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_f1v0Nx5Sw Kiefer Sutherland makes his return to television in ABC’s political thriller “Designated Survivor.” After “24” and the “24: Live Another Day” mini-series, Sutherland has mostly focused his roles on the big screen. When the show was announced, people were curious to see how this would pan out. The show premiered Sept. 21 and has drawn a large audience. The Capitol building gets blown up in the first episode, killing everybody in Congress and the President of the United States. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Tom Kirkman (Sutherland) is sworn in as president because he’s the designated survivor, a…

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‘Luke Cage’ makes a solid debut on Netflix

Victor Rhodes

Newest show from Marvel studios shows great promise Marvel and Netflix’s third-pillar superhero series “Luke Cage” debuted Sept. 30 . A spin-off of “Jessica Jones,” it focuses more on street-level heroes and not Avengers, Ironman or Agents of Shield. Mike Colter is Luke Cage, who left Hell’s Kitchen and now lives in Harlem working multiple jobs. His character struggles with personal demons while moving forward from the past. The show introduced colorful new characters to Marvel’s cinematic and television universe.  Alfre Woodard is council- woman Mariah Dillard, a politician working hard to fix Harlem, which includes doing illegal deals with…

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Fourth season of ‘House of Cards’ knocks it out of the park

Gabriel Myers

“House of Cards” has become one of the most binge-worthy shows available on Net ix, and Season 4 did not disappoint. “House of Cards” is a political drama about a politician named Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey, who forces his way to power and makes many enemies along the way. Even though this is a political drama this show does not bore you with politics; the writers do a very good job of keeping the show exciting. Netflix ‘House of Cards’ is not like conventional politics. It is cynical, dark, and makes for great television. Season 3 ended on somewhat…