Friday, November 4, 2022

Flanagan, JP (TTh) Ink Master 50

Ink Master is a reality Tv show that features a few artists from across the country competing for the title "Ink Master" and a chance to win $100,000. The show is hosted by Dave Navaro a well-known guitarist and songwriter who is also a tattoo enthusiast. The show consists of the contestants competing in numerous challenges that are mainly tattoo based but can sometimes include other forms of art like graffiti and painting. Each episode brings its own unique challenges and creates a lot of drama between contestants as they are competing for a grand prize. I personally became fond of the show just because it is cool to see the work that goes into creating tattoos with even higher stakes. The contestants are judged by a group of accredited tattoo artists and the people who received the tattoo It can also be very informative as it teaches about the history of tattoos and different styles and creativity. The older episodes of the show are currently available to watch on Netflix and the new season is strictly on paramount.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ40y83m-Zs

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Alvarez, Kayla (TTH) Wife Swap 10

Wife Swap is a reality tv series on the ABC network that aired in 2004 to 2010. Every episode there are two new families brought on the show to do the swap. From very different families with different lifestyles a wife/mother is taken from their family and is to swap lives with the other and be the new stand in wife of the opposite family for two weeks. During the first week the wives must follow the instructions left by the actual wife, thus seeing how they run their home. The following week they are then allowed to make their own rules and the family must abide. After the two weeks are over they return to their actual families and the wives meet and share their experiences and what they learned from each other's living situation which could be a good thing or a bad thing that may result in changes in their homes. 

https://youtu.be/LBDpZ-s0d2A 

Bynes Sydney (TTh) Kath and Kim 10

The comedy series Kath and Kim follows a mother and daughter in Fountain Lakes, a fictional outlying suburb based in Australia. Kath Day, is enjoying her new relationship with gourmet sausage maker .After problems in her marriage to Brett Craig , a computer salesman at Fountain Gate, Kath and Kim's favorite local shopping complex, her lazy, self-centered daughter Kim, moves back home. Another frequent visitor to Kath's house is Sharon Strezlecki , Kim's second-best friend who suffers from allergies and enjoys sports. Through four series of eight half-hour episodes, Kath and Kim follows this quartet's mishaps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D8wQi-xrgU

Svahn Matilda (TTh) Young Royals 50

Young Royals is a show based in Sweden where the characters go to an expensive private school (private schools are not common in Northern Europe). The students at the school are mostly from either a noble family or the Swedish royal family. The main character, the Swedish prince, starts at the school and faces struggles like self-identity, mourning, alcohol and drug use, and overwhelming fame. As the prince goes along with his studies his responsibilities at the royal palace grow and so does his fame. He is unable to hide anything from the public and keeps facing scandals. This is a great show for anyone who enjoys a little bit of drama, but also love and relationships. It is very interesting with the Swedish royal family and how they handle fame.
 
https://youtu.be/rHmw87EpGIM

Anderson, Leyla (TTh) The Worst Year of my Life, Again 50

The show The Worst Year of my Life, Again is an Australian TV show that lasted only one season. It is a comedy about a teenage boy. As a teenager, sometimes every other year feels like the worst year ever. For Alex King, he is forced to relive the worst year of his life over and he is determined to try to make it better. Between being bullied and rejected by girls, everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. With the help of his best friend, they attempt to turn the worst year ever into his best one yet. The main cast of characters are King and other teens who attend his small, private school. His family also makes appearances as his house tends to be a common space the show takes place at. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJURlP-wr6k&t=62s

Gray, Cassie (TTh) Escaping Polygamy 50

Escaping Polygamy is one of my favorite documentary/ reality TV series. It has 4 seasons and follows the religion known as polygamy and one of its biggest groups better known as "The Order" or the Kingston's. Polygamy is a plural marriage based on the premise that to get into the highest level of heaven, you must participate in plural marriage. This is basically one man with one legal wife and several "spiritual wives", being that actual plural marriage is illegal. The show follows a few prominent personalities, Jessica, Shanell, and Andrea. These women, as well as a few others, featured in other episodes, all escaped polygamy themselves at some point in their lives and have made a pact to help others who want to escape. These girls shine a light on a "religion" that actually checks enough boxes to be classified as a cult. These women show the truth behind this secretive religion and the brainwashing, neglect, and abuse that it actually thrives on. If you are a fan of documentaries, this is a great option. Not only do you get to see the experience of victims escaping, but you see them adjust to the real world, and hear their stories of what they experienced. This show is available on HULU, the Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Lifetime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pnfP7tW494

Gamez, John (TTh) Chillin' Island 50

Chillin Island is a documentary/interview type of show that stars four New Yorkers who invite music artists to an overnight camping trip to reconnect with nature. They start in the morning and do outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, hiking all while talking to the music artist. By nighttime, the viewer usually gets a more inside look of these celebrity's lives, thoughts and personal stories. It's different in a way that puts these artists in adrenalized or anxious states that give a more candid and real response to the conversation about who they are or how they came to be. Invited guests include Ezra Koenig, Young Thug and Rosalia. The target audience would be the fans of these rappers or music artists, whether that be teens or young adults. It is on HBO Max and runs for one season, but hopefully gets renewed. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMcGbz85MCE

La Mothe, Brittyne (TTh) Rhythm and Flow 50

Rhythm and Flow is Netflix's first and original reality music competition released in 2019. Hip-hop stars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I are the judges that hop from their hometowns to try and find the next big thing in and for hip hop. The judges assess and grade unsigned and/or underground rappers competing for a $250,000 prize and a recording contract in this series. Other famous artists, producers, mentors in the music industry join the judges to provide the contestants with additional critique and insight.  

https://binged.it/3T3Lgi0

Langston Michael'a (TTh) Distant Lands 50

Adventure Time: Distant Lands is an American animated miniseries based on the 2010-2018 animated series Adventure Time. This show takes us back to the land of Ooo and in each episode follows old and new characters. Viewers get a new look at the world they loved so much in the original series Adventure Time. Distant Lands is great for Adventure Time fans or people deciding if they want to watch Adventure Time as it gives origins to some characters and finales for others. Each of the four episodes are completely different but all of them are full of fun, action, adventure, and that good ole Adventure time oddness.

https://youtu.be/-e_Q154xjts

Tankersley, Josh (TTh) Living With Yourself 50

Living with Yourself tells an interesting story. It is about a guy who struggles with his at home life and work life. He meets a friend that sends him to a massage place that makes everyone their best selves. But he did not know he was actually getting cloned to be the perfect self. But something goes wrong after the clone is made and his real self comes back to life. So, there is the real Miles Elliot and the clone Miles. They eventually meet and are very shocked and try and find out a way to both live their life together. Because the clone is better than the real Miles at everything. But that ends up making the real Miles mad so he tries to get rid of him. After all that they end up finding out some news that leaves you on a huge cliff hanger at the end of season 1! The show aired in 2019 and is expected another season, it is by Paul Rudd and he is also the main character.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm1pIZT09ek

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Bailey, Trenton (MW) Neds Declassified School Survival Guide 10

Neds Declassified school survival guide is a Nickelodeon young teen and children show that showcases the protagonist (Ned) on his adventures through school. The premise of the show revolves around his "survival guide" where he writes down quirky lessons and tips to survival school. Throughout the show we meet several goofy characters that are involved with Ned such as the classic nerd character, and the girl he's trying to get. This show aired in 2004 and would fall under the sitcom category as there were rarely established acting scenarios and more of witty fun situations for the characters to figure out. 

https://youtu.be/ZVhCFnh3tpE