Tag: tv columns
In tribute to World Mental Health Day, these shows portray mental illness fairly
Tuesday is World Mental Health Day. TV columnist Malavika Randive addresses how mental health is portrayed in TV shows. Read More »
Schur strikes again: NBC’s ‘The Good Place’ is the perfect show to follow ‘Parks and Recreation’
Mike Schur is a TV legend. With season 2 of his new show out, TV columnist Malvika Randive explores how well the show has done so far. Read More »
Who runs the world in season 7 of 'Game of Thrones'? Girls.
TV columnist Malvika Randive gives her predictions for the latest season of "Game of Thrones." She's preparing for more of her favorite characters to be killed off — again. Read More »
6 underrated TV shows to indulge in this summer
Summer nights can be long and lonely sometimes. These shows can help get rid of the summer blues before school starts again. Read More »
Netflix’s 'Girlboss' is proof biographical TV series is a rising trend
TV columnist Malvika Randive loves learn about the lives of interesting people. She also loves to watch TV. Behold, the rise of biographical TV series. Read More »
'Dear White People' is funny for all the right reasons
The upcoming Netflix show was previewed suring a screening in Newhouse 3 Monday night. Read More »
SNL will create actual ads for TV
“Saturday Night Live” makes better ad parodies than Pepsi makes ads. TV columnist Malvika Randive weighs in on why SNL making actual ads could be very interesting for the future of TV. Read More »
‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ led the cause for women leads in TV shows, warrants return
Women in TV are suffering, which is why columnist Malvika Randive wants strong, female-led shows like “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” to return. Read More »
Netflix’s '13 Reasons Why' is the new teen drama that you need in your life
TV columnist Malvika Randive loves teen dramas. “13 Reasons Why” is the new show she promises will revolutionize the genre forever. Read More »
Randive: Feeling Nostalgic? Watch the new reboot of childhood classic ‘Samurai Jack’
Cartoon Network knows what childhood nostalgia feels like, and to tackle this they have rebooted “Samurai Jack”. TV columnist Malvika Randive thanks them for it. Read More »
Top 5 TV episodes about St. Paddy’s Day
In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, TV columnist Malvika Randive talks about the 5 TV episodes which you should watch to prepare for the holiday. Read More »
Rihanna is the wrong choice to play an iconic role in 'Bates Motel'
TV columnist Malvika Randive talks about why Rihanna is the wrong choice to play a very important role in “Bates Motel” and why she should just stick to music. Read More »
‘The Simpsons’ are the closest thing to modern-day prophets
TV columnist Malvika Randive writes how “The Simpsons” possess the supernatural ability to hilarious predict future events. Read More »
British TV industry is getting richer and the US is its biggest market
TV columnist Malvika Randive talks about the recent growth of the British Television industry, and why British shows are in demand for American audiences. Read More »
TV is diversifying, and it's about time
TV columnist Malvika Randive talks about diversity on television and how it's perhaps the most relevant time to talk about this issue. Read More »
Don't sleep on Hulu's 'The Path'
Aaron Paul breaks out of his usual character mold in Hulu's hit show "The Path," and TV columnist Malvika Randive says the show's second season is one to watch. Read More »
'Pitch' addresses feminist issues, but has notable shortcomings
Fox's new hour-long drama "Pitch" revolves around a woman playing in Major League Baseball, but some issues with it's production take away from the weight of the show. Read More »