Brooklyn Nine-Nine is remembered for its funny dialogue and over-the-top jokes, but as with all Michael Schur shows, there was also a lot of emotion. On Brooklyn Nine-NineDuring the team's eight seasons, the team became a found family, so it was deeply emotional when team members faced aggravated or dangerous situations. As the show gained popularity midway through its run, the sitcom took time to address real-world issues like racial profiling and sexual harassment in the workplace. Weaving heavy topics while remaining true to its comedic core is a testament to the writers and cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Jake Peralta…
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Although doctors were usually the stars of the HomeIn Season 6 Episode 4, “The Tyrant,” James Earl Jones plays a unique character who stole the episode and changed the course of the entire show. Home It had many actors making appearances, and Jones played a character who was completely against type. Jones' character was President Dibala of an unnamed African country, which Dr. Allison Cameron (Jennifer Morrison) calls “one of the most repressive dictators in the world.” Robert Chase (Jesse Spencer) and Cameron are happily married, and although they are still part of the cast of Homethey no longer work…
Although The First Wives Club intended to serve as a celebration of female friendship, a cut love story was unfortunately detrimental to the film's plot. In one of Diane Keaton's best roles, Annie MacDuggan, who has been a pushover throughout the film, finds the strength to reject her ex-husband, while Bette Midler's character, the sardonic Brenda Morelli-Cushman, has the grace to forgive your ex in one of Midler's best films. Goldie Hawn's character, actress Elise Eliot, is focused on her career until a new, younger lover is mentioned in a line at the end. The younger lover was supposed to…
Kristin Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda 20 years ago on Broadway, but now she's given Ariana Grande her blessing to take on the role in the Evil film. There's even a cameo from Chenoweth in Evil as a member of the Emerald City Players. In a meta moment, Chenoweth wanders through the crowd, encouraging everyone to sing, and stops to address Grande's Glinda directly. When Glinda goes to sing, Chenoweth covers her mouth with her hand, a nod to her time as Glinda, a character who loved being the center of attention. While Chenoweth's musical participation in Evil was…
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is an ensemble show where every character is funny, but Captain Raymond Holt (Andre Braugher) manages to find humor in an otherwise serious and stoic character. Holt begins the series as a reserved, emotionless manager, but by the end of Brooklyn Nine-Ninehe slowly revealed layers that make the team and viewers fall in love with him. Holt has some of the funniest scenes in Brooklyn Nine-Ninebut he’s also at the center of some of the most soulful beats. Braugher’s Captain Holt begins the pilot as the new captain of the 99th precinct. Holt is a dry and unimpressive…
Agatha all the time brought a fun, spooky, and witchy atmosphere to the Marvel roster, leaving many fans wanting more. Watching Agatha Harkness form a clan that comes together almost against her will was a beautifully compelling narrative, the likes of which can also be found in other similar series, and the Agatha all the time characters having so much growth in just eight episodes is impressive. For any viewer of Agatha all the time whose main complaint is that they wanted more time below Westview, there is a little-known supernatural drama, Homeland: Fort Salemwhich provides the perfect substitute. Homeland:…
Rub was a beloved medical procedural comedy, with the best episodes highlighting what made it so special. The show follows Zach Braff’s Dr. John “JD” Dorian as he begins his medical internship. For almost a decade, Rub’ highlighted the joys and stress of working at Sacred Heart Hospital. Rub is known for mixing irreverent humor with poignant, character-driven storytelling. The sitcom had a unique style of storytelling, often using quick cuts, daydream sequences, and voiceovers for comedic effect. Rub it ran for nine seasons, although the final season was considered a failed soft reboot with a largely new cast. Rub’The…
Sex and the city was a standout show for HBO at the turn of the century, and its best spiritual successor wasn’t Is that so…Women loved it like the Sex and the city launch balanced friendship, love and work. The show is so beloved that HBO produced a reboot series, Is that so… Three of the four main casts return for Is that so..which also includes some new characters. While Is that so… is popular enough to get a third season, critics and audiences alike agree that it is an unnecessary and inferior show compared to Sex and the city.…
It’s hard to imagine Legally Blonde without Reese Witherspoon’s iconic performance as Elle Woods, but at first the studio didn’t want to hire her. Two years before Legally BlondeWitherspoon starred in a black comedy, Election. Witherspoon’s character, Tracy Flick, runs for student body president at her school. The film portrays Tracy as an overachieving and irritating person, although ElectionThe surprise ending challenges the audience to see beyond the surface. Witherspoon was nominated for a Golden Globe for her indelible portrayal of Tracy Flick in Electionbut his involvement almost compromised his even more iconic role. Witherspoon’s complete impersonation of Tracy Flick…
The Coen brothersJoel and Ethan are a filmmaking duo who have created a distinct brand of Americana over their decades-long partnership. The Coen brothers’ films mix comedy and drama in a unique way, mixing everything from crime to musicals. Some of the Coens’ most iconic films include Rising Arizona (1987,) Fargo (1996,) The Big Lebowski (1998,) and No country for old people (2007.) However, after four decades of collaboration, Joel and Ethan have directed their own solo projects. Both Joel and Ethan have released a scripted film since the film, each revealing their distinct creative approaches. Joel Coen’s first solo…