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Film & Television

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Family Mashup: Insecurities, generic plots and wasted cameos

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This week, “Modern Family” delivered another solid half-hour, while “Young Sheldon” churned out a head-scratchingly bad episode.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Family Mashup: Reunions, resolutions and bear-shaped slippers

“This Is Us” wrapped up its second season with an unexpectedly Kleenex-free finale. “Modern Family” delivered a crackling half-hour.
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Film & Television

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Family Mashup: Things that make us feel better

“This Is Us” delivered the Déjà-centric episode we needed and “Young Sheldon” tried to rescue itself from its formulaic plots.
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Film & Television

Monday, March 5, 2018

Family Mashup: No tears this time around

This week, “This Is Us” returned, “Modern Family” delivered a Valentine’s Day special and “Young Sheldon” offered brief moments of promise.
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Film & Television

Monday, January 22, 2018

Family Mashup: There ain’t no smoke without fire

“This Is Us” offered a lighter episode, “Modern Family” delivered an engaging follow-up to last week and “Young Sheldon” continued its recent nosedive.
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Film & Television

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Family Mashup: Milestones, lost memories and mediocrity

“This Is Us” returned with another packed episode, “Modern Family” marked its 200th episode and “Young Sheldon” stretched out its plot.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Family Mashup: Slapstick, sheds and sibling separation

While “Modern Family” relied on physical humor for some easy laughs, “Young Sheldon” devoted its half-hour to showcase the bonds between its characters.
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Monday, December 18, 2017

Family Mashup: Road Trips, Office Politics and Haunted Houses

“Modern Family” shined a light on the world of the closet-making business. “Young Sheldon” played up its father-son relationship.
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Film & Television

Monday, December 11, 2017

Family Mashup: Briskets and Bears

This week, “Modern Family” gave us another solid Phil-centric half-hour, while “Young Sheldon” explored the secret art of brisket-making.
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Film & Television

Monday, December 4, 2017

Family Mashup: Goodbyes, Celebrities and Rockets

“This Is Us” wrapped up its Big Three trilogy, “Modern Family” devoted an episode to celebrity run-ins and “Young Sheldon” centered on theoretical physics.
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