Television

Opinion: Why Uncle Ben is important to the Spiderman story

By Gabriel Sweet · Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021

A thoughtful explanation as to why Uncle Ben is so important to the story of Spiderman.

Review: Cry Macho suffers from an identity crisis

By Cameron Santangelo · Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021

Cry Macho is a poor effort by the legend Clint Eastwood.

Review: Fast 9 is a carnival film

By Cameron Santangelo · Monday, June 28, 2021

Fast 9 will please die hard fans, but this franchise needs to search for an ending.

Series Review: "Search Party" uses genre-bending and comedy to capitalize on viewers' hunger for murder mysteries

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Moving to HBO Max was a great decision for the creators of “Search Party,“ and all three seasons of this millennial murder mystery are available to stream now.

New Spanish/British Netflix Series 'White Lines,' Is Full of Mystery and Weird Storylines

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, June 1, 2020

Is White Lines, an intense new crime show, worth a watch?

"Dave" Review: This new comedy series showcases the humorous yet real life of rapper Lil Dicky

By Layla McMurtrie · Tuesday, May 26, 2020

More authentic in comparison to any other show on television, “Dave” showcases a fictionalized reality of this rapper/comic.

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'Outer Banks' review: is the new Netflix original worth watching?

By Layla McMurtrie · Saturday, May 9, 2020

This exciting and authentic coming-of-age story is enjoyable for all viewers.

John Singleton's 'Snowfall' takes a unique look at the crack epidemic of the 80's with multiple intersecting stories

By Layla McMurtrie · Thursday, April 30, 2020

As season four approaches, this crime-drama is destined to continue getting better and better.

Review: 'Ozark' returns for a third season full of unexpected twists

By Layla McMurtrie · Monday, April 13, 2020

Looking for a new show to watch during quarantine? Ozark is a perfect choice for anyone who loves crime and drama.

Review: "High Fidelity" explores music and relationships in a refreshing and intriguing way

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Wednesday, March 18, 2020

“High Fidelity,“ a series remake of the original 2000 film, explores failed relationships, meticulous top 5 lists, and exceptional music.

Review: "Nora From Queens" highlights a comedic Asian American millennial experience in New York

By Deangelo Hawkins-Clay · Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020

Lovers of "Broad City," which has been off the air since March 2019, would really love the entire concept of the series. The series uses concept art throughout the episodes in the same fashion that Broad City did in its run; however, “Nora From Queens" is still a show of its own.

Opinion: Why the Jeopardy! G.O.A.T. Tournament is more than a T.V. event

By Chelsea Bacci · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020

Jeopardy! has been an American household staple for decades. The recent G.O.A.T. tournament brings the best parts of the show together in one event that is more important to the audience than just any television event.

Review: Netflix series "I'm With The Band: Nasty Cherry" shows the inspiring, tedious process of creating a band

By Kassandra Olschanski · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020

Nasty Cherry is the girl group we needed in the pop scene. Charli XCX was able to create this band and turn the process into a show on Netflix.

Former EMU student wins dream job as TV20 Detroit host

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016

When Jessica Lundy attended Eastern Michigan University as a communications major with a minor in entrepreneurship, she knew that she wanted to end up on your television screen. In December, WMYD held an open casting call for a hosting position at the Detroit Marriot inside the Renaissance Center.

Review: Sherlock - The Abominable Bride

By Sean Handler · Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016

BBC’s excellent television series Sherlock returned all too briefly over the New Year in the form of a one-shot holiday special called The Abominable Bride. For this one special episode, viewers are taken back in time to the Victorian era, made famous in Arthur Conan Doyle’s original Sherlock Holmes works.

90s Nostalgia comes to TeenNick

By Kelsey Hawkins-Johnson · Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015

“Awe, here it goes.” Do you remember this popular line from the intro of 90’s sitcom, Kenan & Kel?

Which friend would you choose?

By Sean Handler · Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015

A lot of us often get asked who our favorite TV characters are and have a hard time coming up with an answer. Many of us love to watch television and movies so it comes as no surprise that the characters we love to watch onscreen could make pretty good friends in real life as well.

‘Glee’ creator brews bewitching horror series

By Sydney Stuck · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Dreading the switch from creepy Halloween television to cheesy Christmas episodes? Don’t be. The solution?

Once Upon a Time’s second season falls short

By Katie Remski · Monday, June 10, 2013

Once Upon a Time’s second season, which ended last month, has not one but three plots, plenty of new characters, magical places, twists and questions both answered and unanswered.

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