Warning: This piece contains spoilers. Dearest Gentle Reader: It has come to my most attentive notice that this midterm season is hereby interrupted by the return of Netflix’s crown jewel, Bridgerton, which graces our screens with its fourth instalment. While young McGill students sharpen their minds in the hopes of[Read More…]
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Stranger Things: Legendary, or a let down?
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. The widely beloved show Stranger Things released its series finale on New Year’s Eve 2025, concluding almost 10 years of storytelling. It premiered in three parts: The first, the day before American Thanksgiving, the second on Christmas Day, and the third on New Year’s Eve.[Read More…]
A spooky sitcom season
Do you fundamentally refuse to be scared out of your skin for so-called ‘entertainment’ this Halloween season? Have you seen The Nightmare Before Christmas one too many times? Yes and yes again? That’s what I thought. But don’t worry; the Halloween season has more to offer than inspiration for your[Read More…]
‘Adolescence’ swept the Emmys and made history
The 77th annual Emmy Awards had its usual share of glamour and viral moments, from stunning red carpet looks to controversial money countdowns. But the most memorable of all were the eight Emmys awarded to the Netflix limited series, Adolescence. Adolescence is a reflection on how life for today’s youth[Read More…]
The Bear is back and breaking cycles, not plates
I worked as a server in high school, and I can attest to the chaos that takes place within a restaurant kitchen. Notorious melting pots of large personalities, kitchens are often home to screaming matches and shattered plates. This conflict remains hidden from customers, tucked away behind the facade of[Read More…]
Nathan Fielder’s ‘The Curse’: A failed attempt at a satire on gentrification
Though The Curse was enigmatic and uncomfortable, I really thought that I would enjoy Showtime and A24’s newest television show starring Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone, and Benny Safdie. I have a fondness for Fielder’s previous works, such as Nathan for You and The Rehearsal. I especially enjoy his awkward humour[Read More…]
The Tribune presents: THE BEST AND WORST OF 2023
TV Shows Best The Bear (Season 2) Avoiding the sophomore slump attributed to most sequels (I’m looking at you, Madagascar 2), season 2 of The Bear manages to retain the first season’s hype. The series allows for the exploration and growth of supporting characters: Pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) travels[Read More…]
Bewitching reads and frightening films
With the scariest day of the year approaching, the season of haunted houses, autumn treats, and ghostly costume parties is upon us. But with Halloween landing on Tuesday this year, how can you be expected to keep up with the holiday spirit(s) while still making it to your 8:30 a.m.[Read More…]
‘Sex Education’’s finale waves an unsatisfying goodbye to our favourite characters
Spoilers ahead for Sex Education season 4 Netflix’s highly acclaimed Sex Education released its fourth and final season on Sept. 21. With the third season ending on a cliffhanger of paternal origin, a love triangle, and several breakups, fans greatly anticipated the fourth season’s answers to these lingering questions. Unfortunately,[Read More…]
‘Kaleidoscope’ is Netflix’s shiny new toy
Anyone who has ever taken a creative writing class is likely familiar with the lipogram: A piece of writing that entirely omits one or more letters. A poem without es or a vignette with no as, it forces the writer to experiment and to think outside of the box as[Read More…]