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Film & Television

Monday, December 14, 2020

Attempts at relatability hijack ‘This Is Us’ narrative in first half of season 5

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The intertwining of reality with the Pearsons’ world is clunky and rushed, leaving loyal fans of “This Is Us” with mixed feelings and unanswered questions.
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Film & Television

Thursday, December 5, 2019

The Daily Californian’s Arts Awards: Television of 2019

Shows such as “Big Little Lies” and “Fleabag,” presented as standalone stories in their first seasons, came back with fascinating new characters and plotlines for their second seasons.
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Culture Shot

Friday, August 2, 2019
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2019-20 TV season pilot watch, the rankings: NBC

A network famous for its iconic comedies, NBC hasn’t quite made its comeback after ending its trifecta of “The Office,” “30 Rock,” and “Parks and Recreation.”
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Picks of the Week

Monday, October 1, 2018

Picks of the Week: Jazz up your week with food trucks, photography and jazz

And happy October! Halloween season is upon us, and so is your chance to celebrate National Pickled Peppers Month or American Cheese Month. On a more serious note, though, October is also a time to try to make the world a better place — it’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Bullying Prevention Month, among many other things.
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Fashion

Friday, September 21, 2018

Daily Cal Arts & Entertainment picks for Emmys 2018 best-dressed

Female prisoners become belles of the ball, handmaids get to let down their hair and dragon queens get to show us just how fiery they truly are. Without further ado, here are The Daily Californian’s top six best-dressed women at the Emmys.
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Film & Television

Sunday, September 16, 2018

The Daily Californian Arts guide to what will, should and could win the 70th annual Emmy Awards

We are presently in a golden age of television. It would be nearly impossible for one person to sort through all of the television at our fingertips and decide what is or isn’t the best. This is where the Emmy Awards come in.
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Father's Day 2018

Friday, June 15, 2018

5 reasons why Jack Pearson gets this year’s ‘best dad’ award

Jack Pearson. The man of the hour – eh, more like the man of the century. If you’re ever stuck in a sticky situation, just think, “What would Jack do?”
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College Life, Gilmore Girls 2018

Thursday, April 26, 2018

A power ranking of Rory Gilmore’s boyfriends: Who ranks at the top?

Rory’s choice in men were definitely exceptional, but who was the love of Rory’s life? We at the Clog want to help you decide.
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Film & Television

Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Family Mashup: Insecurities, generic plots and wasted cameos

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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