Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I have watched a lot of television in my life. From my "Dora the Explorer" years to my "Grey's Anatomy" era, I have enjoyed many different genres. My favorite genre, and the one I always go back to is sitcoms. I love the … [Read more...] about Opinion: ’90s Sitcoms Are More Entertaining Than Modern Ones
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Opinion: Comedy Television Addresses Dark Themes With Humor
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Comedy has remained one of the most popular genres of television for decades, beginning with classics such as "I Love Lucy" and continuing with shows like "Derry Girls." In the popular imagination, comedy is a form of escapism … [Read more...] about Opinion: Comedy Television Addresses Dark Themes With Humor
Opinion: A24 Guides Brand New Asian Representation
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. New Asian representation in film is emerging, and A24 is leading the trend. The first time I ever noticed the film company A24 was in March 2023, when its films swept the Academy Awards: "Everything Everywhere All At … [Read more...] about Opinion: A24 Guides Brand New Asian Representation
The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
Art by Autumn Hardwick After closing the curtains a year and a half ago, Pepperdine Improv Troupe returned, Sept. 24, delivering much-needed laughs for Waves across campus. It was a battle of wits for the P.I.T. crew, as the cast split into two teams: "It’s a Girl" and "The 13th President of the United States, Millard Fillmore." The two teams' fates were in the hands of the … [Read more...] about The Show Must Go On — P.I.T. Brings Much-Needed Laughter
‘Yes And’: LA Improv Groups Continue Performing During COVID-19
Pepperdine Improv Troupe members perform a show together via Zoom on May 7. Senior Indy Wilson said one of the limitations of using Zoom to practice improv is that it forces PIT to focus on really specialized scenes and exercises, as opposed to their more traditional, free-for-all practices on campus. Photo Courtesy of @Pepperdineimprov InstagramCOVID-19 hurt almost every … [Read more...] about ‘Yes And’: LA Improv Groups Continue Performing During COVID-19
