by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Episode 7 of Fantasy High: Junior Year brings out the stressful nature of being a teenager. Grades, popularity, and life outside of both come to a head.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
For this month’s look at one television season (1996-1997), I wanted to bring five specific shows to the table. Smart Guy, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Clueless, 7th Heaven, and (of course) Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Sometimes being a teenager is getting pushed out of a world-ending situation and back to a normal high school party.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
It is time, once again, for a D&D battle!
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
The first day of Junior Year comes to a close, but not before the Bad Kids get ready for the first party of the year… and the possible return of the Nightmare King!
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
School is finally back in session and there’s a new antagonist in town!
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
One of the great joys of Fantasy High is the entire group’s ability to really tap into the deep fears and issues of being a teenager.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Dropout’s brilliant actual play Dungeons & Dragons show is back with the continuing story of the Bad Kids in Fantasy High: Junior Year.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Join us on a new monthly feature of TV all about teen shows!
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
Here are ten of my favorite films that came out in 2023. They’re all remarkable in their own wonderful ways!
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
While the apocalyptic nature of the series doesn’t differ all too much from that of the original series, Castlevania: Nocturne is a worthy addition to the animated canon with its deeply interesting takes on characters.
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
While I came into Sex Education relatively recently, I can securely say that it’s one of my favorite teen shows of the modern era with this new season
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
The enduring thing about Children of Men is that, with every passing moment, it becomes more and more relevant. One of those sad, but true pieces of art.
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
The sun is dying and Icarus II, filled with interpersonal issues, compromised mental capacities, and Cillian Murphy’s super blue eyes, is the only thing that might save humanity.
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
When I was a kid, I had no idea that people made television. I barely knew that people made movies, honestly.
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Wolf’s Rain has a lot to say about humanity. Which is kind of remarkable, considering the four leads are all wolves. Like, actually wolves.
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
Fear not, adventuring parties, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves absolutely rips. It’s a story that doesn’t shy away from the mythology, names, and locations of the well-worn Forgotten Realms, but is also deeply accessible to newcomers who may not know (or even really care to know) about the intricacies of the lore of Dungeons & Dragons.
by Emily Maesar, Associated Editor, TVJawn
There were always ways that broadcast shows could be pitched, bought, and aired without having an episode produced in the traditional way. Three such ways are spin-offs, backdoor pilots, and first-run syndication.
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
“Don’t you blame the movies. Movies don’t create psychos… movies make psychos more creative.”
by Emily Maesar, Associated Editor, TVJawn
I’m excited to talk about the esoteric machinations of my industry with everybody because TV is just so dang weird!