February 17-23 "One Little Island Girl" | This is Us It has been a week, darling readers, and considering today is Monday, I'm trying really hard not to talk about last night's Oscars because we're saving that for next week. (Thankfully, Katie's got us covered with the one moment that we all can't stop buzzing about, Bradley Cooper and... Continue Reading →
2018 Best of the Year Reviews: 10 Characters
For the past few years, this category’s been the most difficult -- trying to pick through my favorites without too much repetition from past years and the desire to give other characters the opportunity to be on here as well. But my inability to choose could’ve been due to the fact that there just weren’t... Continue Reading →
This is Us 2×18 “The Wedding”
Big Three Moments of the Week And that's a wrap on season two -- congratulations to This is Us for successfully being one of the very few shows that hasn't fallen into the season two curse (aka the terrible twos of a TV show.) It's been a fantastic adventure, dear readers, and we've reached the end of a... Continue Reading →
This is Us 2×14 “Super Bowl Sunday” and 2×15 “The Car”
To Jack Pearson | Part II and III Jack Pearson is a superhero -- and sometimes, the superhero dies in the end, and though he is gone, the superhero's story lives on, the superhero's legacy paves the road for what'll lie ahead. The people the superhero leaves behind learn of the fact that in being themselves,... Continue Reading →
This is Us 2×13 “That’ll Be the Day”
To Jack Pearson | Part I We're always told that life is precious -- a gift, in fact. We're told to live each moment as though it's our last because we could never be certain of what tomorrow will bring, or if it'll even come at all. But as human beings, for the most part,... Continue Reading →
This is Us 2×12 “Clooney”
Big Three Moments of the Week Sometimes, I hate this show. I really do. And by that I mean, I don't actually hate it. However, it frustrates me. It makes me want to claw my eyes out and then two seconds later it makes me want to cry, but basically, the emotional rollercoaster always ends... Continue Reading →
2017 Year-End Reviews: 10 Characters
A great story is easily driven by its complex, compelling, remarkably exquisite characters. Whether they're heroes or villains or somewhere in between the spectrum, it's their stories that make the series riveting -- their journey, their life, their interactions. They are the reason a series is special. They are the heart. And while there are... Continue Reading →
This is Us 2×10 “Number Three”
Big Three Moments of the Week It is the age-old fact that every choice we make changes the course of our lives. There's a reason we shouldn't challenge the "what ifs" and simultaneously, a reason why we always will. Whether we understand the concept that things happen for a reason or not, we'll continue questioning... Continue Reading →
This is Us 2×06 “The 20’s”
Big Three Moments of the Week "The 20’s” gave us some of the most beautiful scenes with Rebecca that simultaneously showcased what an absolute star Mandy Moore is. We’ve had a number of episodes giving Jack the platform to shine as a parent, and we’ve had each of the kids given similar opportunities, but with... Continue Reading →
This is Us 2×04 “Still There”
Big Three Moments of the Week When human beings are put into uncomfortable situations we are forced one of two things. Either we fight for our happiness, better ourselves, and move forward or we allow the uncomfortable situations to consume us. It is harder to fight than to merely accept things for what they are. This... Continue Reading →