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Review: “Central Park” on AppleTV+

“I look forward to more "Central Park," as it’s the kind of show a lot of us are craving right now. It’s fun and funny and a joy to watch. It’s a show that will make your day a little brighter.”

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TV OnStage Blog Staff TV OnStage Blog Staff

What Makes 'Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist' So Extraordinary

“A show doesn’t need a realistic premise to ring true to its audience, it needs to present its universe as one filled with people that behave and react the way we and the people around us do. To me, the most extraordinary thing about Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is how real and honest the show is, even while bursting into song and dance.“

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Streaming OnStage Blog Staff Streaming OnStage Blog Staff

Is Chief Jim Hopper Really THAT Great?

“I LOVE Stranger Things. It is one of the finest shows ever created combining my passions for Sci Fi, Horror, and 80’s Pop Culture. But there’s one thing I don’t understand; why does everybody think Jim Hopper is such a great guy?”

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Film Christopher Peterson Film Christopher Peterson

The Problem with Psycho

In this video essay on Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, Ethan Child attempts to defend the oft-criticized "psychiatrist scene" at the end of the film. This defense includes an analysis of the film's framing of audience viewership.

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Film Christopher Peterson Film Christopher Peterson

Enlightened Entertainment Finding Life Lessons in Movies & Television: 'The Karate Kid'

“While the infamous “wax on, wax off” line is quoted routinely by anyone born before 1990, Miyagi was obviously saying and teaching more than just how to shine a car. He emphasized the importance of breathing whenever he taught a new exercise to Danielson. While breathwork and meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, it wasn’t until recently that science had actually shown specific physical and mental benefits of doing so.”

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