Monthly Archives: March 2011

Brooding Females, a Recent Trend Imitating the “Brooding Male” Cliche?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Hilary

I was watching old episodes of Daria recently and it got me thinking about the introduction and continuing low-level trend of the brooding female teenager character in television shows and movies. Dark, brooding characters are a perennial favorite for screenwriters. … Continue reading →

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Seven Movies For St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Hilary

Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959) Aside from the innate humor of seeing Sean Connery sing and dance, in a Disney movie no less, this is actually a very entertaining movie in its own right. The story is basically … Continue reading →

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Father-Daughter Stories: A New TV Trend

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Hilary

I thought it might be interesting to talk a little bit about the recent trend of father-daughter dynamics in TV shows, especially in crime shows. What’s so interesting about the most recent examples is that it’s basically the same dynamic … Continue reading →

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Chuck Versus Get Smart

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Hilary

Ever since Chuck premiered about four years ago, I’ve been comparing it to Get Smart in my mind… Continue reading →

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