Tuesday, June 24

TV review: ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ sings love letter to ’70s but misses beat on nuance

Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Daisy Jones & The Six” found its rhythm – though it didn’t always succeed at staying on the beat. The Amazon Prime limited series officially concluded its run with the final two episodes released on Friday. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Daisy Jones & The Six perform on a stage in front of a blue-toned backdrop. The Amazon Prime Video series released its last two episodes on Mar. 24. (Courtesy of Lacey Terrell/Prime Video)


Second Take: Fans have the ability to hold artists accountable and should do so more frequently

Lights aren’t the only thing blinding The Weeknd’s fanbase. The Canadian artist, born Abel Tesfaye, was recently under fire for his tone-deaf reaction to a Rolling Stone article detailing the allegations of gross misogyny on the set of his upcoming HBO show, “The Idol.” Rather than apologizing or directly addressing the contents of the article, The Weeknd, a cast member and co-creator, tweeted “Did we upset you?” alongside a clip from the show in which his character chastises the publication. Read more...

Photo: (By Isabella Lee/Illustrations director)




Alumnus’ film ‘Just Right’ sheds light on OCD with personal, comedic approach

This post was updated April 2 at 9:10 p.m. “Just Right” offers a peek into the day-to-day life of someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder. In her directorial and writing debut, alumnus Camille Wormser stars as Mel, a young woman with OCD who is trying to do something new with her day. Read more...

Photo: Jake Dvorsky (left) and Camille Wormser (right) play Kyle and Mel in “Just Right.” Written and directed by alumnus Wormser, the film highlights her own experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder. (Courtesy of Ian Hussey)


Q&A: Law school alumnus Dellara Gorjian speaks on becoming TikTok star ‘legalbaddie’

Dellara Gorjian is providing legal and motivational counseling for all on TikTok. The law school alumnus and immigration law advocate has cultivated 1.4 million followers as “legalbaddie” on TikTok by producing content pertaining to the legal field. Read more...

Photo: Dellara Gorjian looks off to the side while seated. The law school alumnus creates legal and motivational content on TikTok under the alias “legalbaddie.” (Courtesy of Dellara Gorjian)


Q&A: The cast, crew of ‘Ted Lasso’ find camaraderie in each other and their characters

“Ted Lasso” is kicking its way into its third season. Co-created by Jason Sudeikis who also stars as the titular character, the Apple TV+ show focuses on Lasso – an optimistic American football coach managing a British soccer team – as he and his team navigate life on and off the pitch.The third season of the series, which previously won two consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series, premiered today. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt and Jason Sudeikis play Roy, Coach Beard and Ted Lasso in “Ted Lasso.” The third season of the series premiered at the Regency Village Theatre.(Courtesy of Apple TV+)