Are Ross and Drake the Same Person?
If Drake is the guy from Tinder you stopped dating after one too many double texts, Ross Geller is the college ex who rings after one too many drinks. Two men, one cloth — a fabric tempered by an excess of emotional sensitivity and longing for love. Ross, we know, was… [Read More]
Pop Culture Winnows Out the Chaff
I have this friend* who, in response to anything she finds extra, vehemently asserts, “girl, do less. Just do less.” Though our friendship is rather nascent—we originally became friends drunkenly bonding over Kanye and grapefruit beer Homecoming weekend, as one does—she has had a sizable effect on both my Weltanschauung† and vernacular…. [Read More]
Celebrity Altruism: The New Standard
When it comes to celebrity stories, nothing ever seems to trump the fables of a Bill Murray sighting. He hops in your Uber car and insists on driving. You throw a house party and suddenly find him in your kitchen. You’re walking down the street and before you realize it,… [Read More]
‘Wild’ and the Perks of Doing Shit on Your Own
It’s hard to write something about how amazing doing shit on your own is without sounding preachy and/or sad. That’s a reality. It always seems to devolve into a “love yourself before you can love others” sort of situation, and while that’s all very good and true, it suggests that… [Read More]
You, Me, and Recommendation Fatigue
December 25, 2014, 8:20 AM I am going on a Christmas morning hike with my parents and I am fighting with my mom about Friday Night Lights. We’re not fighting over Saracen versus Riggins (but: Saracen M-F and 33 on the weekends, obv), we’re not fighting about the famously flawed… [Read More]
And the Academy Award Goes to…
A note before beginning: I have seen a grand total of three of these movies. Do not take any of this article seriously or use it to make actual Oscar predictions. That being said, maybe don’t take the Oscars too seriously either. It just doesn’t matter. Once a year, for… [Read More]
Abandoning My TV Queue: The Aftermath
There was a brief period of time in my life, spanning roughly 12 years, where television dictated every social and professional decision I made. When I was nannying at 16, the kids were in bed before American Idol was on. In college, I spent more time during finals week binge watching… [Read More]
Nothing Hits Its Stride: Mumblecore in the Mainstream
It’s been almost 17 years since Seinfeld, the self-proclaimed show about nothing, went off the air, but thanks to syndication it feels like it never left and never will leave. Though very much a sitcom, shot on set in a studio with laugh tracks and all, it’s impossible to overstate… [Read More]
This ‘Serial’ Show We’re All a Part of is Pretty Good
(SPOILERS) The first season of Serial is coming to an end this Thursday, and with it comes a mixed bag of emotions. As with any good story, those of us who have been with the show for weeks simply don’t want the ride to end. But, all good things must,… [Read More]
Lessons From ‘Sonic Highways’
I’ve always had kind of a soft spot for the Foo Fighters. They catch a lot of flak, but I can’t think of another band since the Chili Peppers that has managed to commercialize hard rock while maintaining an authentic identity that resonates globally. So thus I’ve been pretty intrigued… [Read More]
