Feb 17 2017
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Wow. Well, at least when Scandal goes prison, it goes full-on prison. A guard spit in Cyrus’ face! We got two prison…
Ashley Ray-Harris
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Ashley Ray-Harris is a Chicago-based pop culture expert and freelance writer. Her work looks at the intersection of race, gender, sexuality and modern culture.
Feb 16 2017
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In this season of Black-ish, the show has addressed some of its heaviest themes. When “I’m A Survivor” begins, it…
Feb 16 2017
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In 5 To Watch, five writers from The A.V. Club look at the latest streaming TV arrivals, each making the case for a…
Feb 10 2017
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Well, that mystery didn’t last long. Or at least, that’s what we’re supposed to think. This season started with the…
Feb 9 2017
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Happy Black History Month! It only seems appropriate that we welcome Black-ish back into our lives during the…
Feb 3 2017
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After a season premiere that saw an assassination and cabin explosion, “Hardball” feels like Scandal getting back…
Feb 1 2017
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If there’s one thing The Mick shares with that other show featuring Kaitlin Olson, it’s the ability to make you root…
Jan 27 2017
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Oh, Scandal. I’ve missed you. These past few days, I’ve been dreaming of Olivia and her gladiators marching around…
Jan 19 2017
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“To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.” - James…
Jan 12 2017
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“Lemons” starts with a monologue from Dre about America’s love affair with upsets. This is true. This past Sunday at…
Jan 6 2017
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In 5 To Watch, five writers from The A.V. Club look at the latest streaming TV arrivals, each making the case for a…
Dec 6 2016
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Welcome to Random Roles, wherein we talk to actors about the characters who defined their careers. The catch: They…
Dec 1 2016
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This Black-ish review is late. It’s incredibly late because this was a complex episode to approach. As soon as the…
Nov 27 2016
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“Broken As Fuck” is a declarative end for Insecure’s first season. While the show has been picked up for a second…
Nov 21 2016
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It was only a matter of time before Lawrence found out about Daniel and Insecure nails the reveal in “Real As Fuck.”…
Nov 17 2016
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Black-ish has always been an amazing show because of its ability to capture honest nuances and dynamics within the…
Nov 14 2016
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“Guilty As Fuck” is an odd episode of Insecure. It quickly unravels tensions and emotions that have been building…
Nov 10 2016
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Well, hey! Black-ish reviews are back! This season has had some great episodes in ”40 Acres And A Vote,” “God” and…
Nov 7 2016
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Well, I guess if we were sick of watching Issa weigh the pros and cons of her actual relationship with Lawrence and…
Oct 30 2016
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“Thirsty As Fuck” is a funny episode of Insecure, but feels as though it’s taking two steps forward and one step…