Erin is a New Yorker living in LA. Discussing the Full House series finale with a kindergarten classmate is one of her most vivid childhood memories. A Ravenclaw, Erin loves theater, figure skating, Joss Whedon, brunch, and petting other people's dogs. You can read more of her thoughts on television and theater at www.onstageandscreen.com. [twitter:erinsk8]
Hulu has recently become a larger part of my TV viewing life than ever before. Although it earned my undying gratitude when it saved my beloved Mindy Project, I have found myself thoroughly impressed by another of its original offerings—Casual, a new comedy from producer and director Jason Reitman. Seven of the planned ten episodes … More TV Binge Report: Casual
This fall I have once again found myself eating my words in regards to the CW’s Monday night lineup. Previously, I made the mistake of unfairly judging Jane the Virgin based on a hokey title and an off-putting premise. Nowadays, it is inarguably one of my favorite shows on television. When I first heard about Crazy … More Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Best New Show You’re Not Watching
I was inspired to watch The O.C. from the beginning after seeing the unauthorized musical version of it a couple months back. While I was certainly familiar with the show, having seen many scattered episodes over the years, I had never sat down and watched the entire thing from beginning to end. Let me tell … More TV Binge Report: The O.C. (Seasons 1 and 2)
About halfway into the first episode of Broad City, I realized it is everything I wanted Girls to be. While it may be a much more cynical look at 20-something life (and female friendship) in New York City, it’s also in many ways a much more realistic—and FAR more hilarious—one. The premise of the show is ridiculously … More TV Binge Report: Broad City
Near the end of Anton Chekhov’s classic play Uncle Vanya, Annie Baker’s adaptation of which made its west coast premiere this weekend at the Anateus Theater, one of the characters exasperatedly urges the others to “do something with your lives!” I have possibly never agreed with a character more—the eight other people in the dramatic comedy … More Theater Review: Antaeus Theater’s Uncle Vanya
I truly did not think I would like BoJack Horseman. I have never been the biggest fan of animated sitcoms, and I thought the premise seemed ridiculous. I ultimately decided to check it out at the urging of many friends who constantly sang its praises, and I stand corrected. I really enjoy this wonderfully weird … More TV Binge Report: BoJack Horseman
Early on in Get. That. Snitch., a world premiere production currently playing at the Atwater Village Theatre, the narrator proclaims it is a story of “men, guns, and getting what you want.” The subtitle is “the world’s most dangerous play,” the producers offer complimentary earplugs, and there’s a warning posted about the loud sound effects and graphic content … More Theater Review: Great Minds Creative Productions’ Get. That. Snitch.
This summer was excellent for television. In fact, I think I am less excited about the fall season than I was about the fantastic programming that kept me entertained during what is usually considered the slowest, dullest, most barren time of year for TV. For starters, this summer saw two breakout hits from rather unexpected networks: … More Summer TV Wrap-Up
In LA, unauthorized musical adaptations of movies and TV shows have recently become almost as popular as juice cleanses. I’ve seen a few in the past couple months, and after really enjoying both the unauthorized Cruel Intentions musical and the unauthorized O.C. musical, getting tickets for The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Clueless, the latest offering … More Theater Review: The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Clueless
“In American Falls, a doctor can live next to a shoe salesman, and a shoe salesman can be an Indian.” This line from American Falls, which opened this weekend in its west coast premiere at the Atwater Village Theatre, helps set the scene of the small Idaho town where the story takes place. As far … More Theater Review: Echo Theater Company’s American Falls
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