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TV review: Secrets of a "Gossip Girl" fan

By Eleni Yannelis
Published: Friday, October 2, 2009 - 10:52am
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With the arrival of the new season of "Gossip Girl," Eleni Yannelis can once again enjoy her weekly bit of trashy teen TV. From the fashions on display to the big-city glamour of it all, Eleni says you'll be addicted to the fabulously fake lives of New York's richest teenagers in no time!

TV review: Welcome to the funniest, most ridiculous teen drama on television

By Laura Dripps
Published: Friday, February 27, 2009 - 12:29am
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What happens when "Leave It To Beaver" meets modern standards of surface diversity and the raging conflict over our twisted notions of morality in 21st-century American life? What about when "7th Heaven" is regurgitated except there's a really freaky middle-aged version of Molly Ringwald? You get "The Secret Life of the American Teenager"!

Column: No joke — "How's Your News?" gives us a glimpse of a more enlightened future

By Lor Sligar
Published: Monday, February 9, 2009 - 10:04pm
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MTV is notorious for having trashy and fluffily pointless shows. However, on Sunday the channel premiered a series that follows seven mentally and physically challenged reporters as they interview and hang out with B-list celebrities. Lor Sligar explains why this is one of the truly ground-breaking shows of the year.

Teen delinquents

By Deborah Ladd
Published: Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 12:05pm
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There are a lot of things to do on a snow day. But on a "cold day" none of those things involves me wanting to go outside.

My favorite commercials of 2008

By Will Fernandez
Published: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 12:09am
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2008 was an interesting year in TV to say the least. Beyond the presidential election, the Olympics, and many other programs taking up prime time, there were many great commercials that made you think, made you laugh, and (maybe) even made you cry. So now I give you some of the best and worst commercials of 2008.

Banking Baby / E*TRADE

Column: Who needs movies? These days the best TV shows surpass the best films

By Katherine Allen
Published: Friday, September 26, 2008 - 7:15pm
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While film studios responded to the Internet Age by taking shelter beneath big-tent franchises and relying on the big star and bankable brands, the TV industry has become more adventurous and creative, welcoming original ideas. According to Katherine Allen, movies have become formulaic while TV has become original.

TV preview: The next American Idol

By Lauren Piester
Published: Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 6:01pm
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The end of May means a lot of things — finals, graduation, summer, three months of freedom, and most importantly the end of the current television season. More specifically, this Wednesday will mark the close of the seventh season of “American Idol.” Who will win? You might not care, but Lauren Piester does, so read on.

TV series review: "Greek"

By Elaine Gu
Published: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 2:15pm
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With all the negative stereotypes targeted toward sororities and fraternities, "Greek" attempts to provide an accurate depiction of what life is really like for those in the Greek system. In the end, asks Elaine Gu, with all the fascinating rituals, awesome parties, and strong friendships, what could be better than being Greek?

TV series review: "Gossip Girl"

By Elaine Gu
Published: Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 9:49pm
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There is something guiltily delicious about the lives of the rich and the fabulous. And that's what the TV show "Gossip Girl" is all about. Elaine Gu watches it religiously. Check inside to see if she can convert you.

Column: What would you do if an indestructible killing machine were coming after YOU?

By Lauren Piester
Published: Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 12:16am
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At a time when the Writers Guild strike has stopped the production of many of TV's best shows, Lauren Piester has some good news. She's discovered a new series worth watching, "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles." Check inside for more.

The day the laughter died: Why the writers strike matters

By Lauren Piester
Published: Monday, November 19, 2007 - 6:49pm
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Tired of all the reruns you've been seeing lately? Get ready for even more. There's a significant reason for the lack of new programs: the writers strike. Gargoyle staff reporter Lauren Piester explores the consequences of the strike, and explains why it may have more impact than you think.

Beauties and geeks

By Deborah Ladd
Published: Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 8:06pm
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Every week that I can be home at 7 on a Tuesday, I turn on the TV to the CW and watch "Beauty and the Geek." Yes, it's a bit superficial, but I am totally addicted to this show. The point is to get a group of completely gorgeous women to pair off with socially stunted brainiacs.

"A Shot at Love"

By Laura Dripps
Published: Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 1:05pm
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Just when you thought reality TV couldn’t get any more gimmicky, in walks Tila Tequila.

An old guy in a Viking hat?

By Lauren Piester
Published: Friday, September 28, 2007 - 8:53pm
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I really like TV, most of the time. It gives me a chance to learn something if I want to, or just learn absolutely nothing for an hour or so. Most of us watch television, whether it be for several hours a day or just occasionally on the weekends.

We often don't realize it, but TV has a pretty big effect on us. We see commercials for things we want to buy. We see social and political commentaries that affect our views of the world. We see examples of
how we could be living our lives.

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