tv review
Reviews of family-focused TV; television series' that celebrate the highs and lows of life with your nearest and dearest.
Final Words My Dad Told Me Before He Died - Jaypaul
This just concluded season 6 of the Big Brother Naija show, Big Brother Naija: Shine Ya Eye was a very interesting one filled with drama, fun, and a whole lot of romance. By far one of the most romantic and expressive housemates in the Big Brother house this season was none other than 28 year old lover boy, Jaypaul.
By Jide Okonjo3 years ago in Families
Movies/TV I Was Too Young For
As a child, no media was off limits (aside from the obvious x rated stuff). My parents never shielded me from any movie, TV show, music, etc. And I know a lot of people who probably think that is bad parenting and maybe for some children it could be. But for me it was a truly positive thing. Some of these movies and TV shows would be deemed as unfit for children but I was allowed to watch pretty much anything. And I'm going to point out all the ways those works are beneficial to growing minds.
By Raine fielder3 years ago in Families
Mother & Daughter Dynamic
Gilmore girls, two words that hold two decades worth of nostalgia. The comedy and drama TV series that debuted in the early 2000s, detailed the life of a mother and daughter duo, I can assure many hold near and dear to their hearts known as Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore.
By Shannen Williams3 years ago in Families
Looking through the eyes of Love
I’m old. Let’s face it I’m probably a good deal older than a lot of people who read the Vocal pieces or write for Vocal but I love TV and all things Netflix, Hulu and some of the Australian streaming services like Stan where I live in Australia. A quiet night at home, especially during winter, just me and my dog and being able to chill and watch a great Netflix or Hulu series, wrapped in a warm blanket, sugary cup of tea in hand, is my idea of heaven.
By Jackie Nugara3 years ago in Families
Here's the Thing About 'Hilda'
I have always loved cartoons. Being born in the late 80s to parents born in the late 40s left me exposed to the greatest animation that every decade of the genre had to offer. As I grew up, it became clear that cartoons were not going to be left behind as my G.I. Joe's had been. The shows I clung to as a child gave way for the early days of Adult Swim when I was a teenager, soon followed by the new golden age of animation that boomed as I became a full fledged adult. When I found out that I was going to be a father, the decision to see what children's programming I had been missing out on was an easy one to make, and soon enough I was pulled into the world of Hilda.
By John Dodge3 years ago in Families
Single Moms Viewing Club
Being a single mom in this day and age is a tough job. Statistics show that in 2019 there were around 15.76 million children living with a single mother in the US. That’s a lot! And since I am one of them myself, I can commiserate. We are not only the mother, but the father, the maid, the nurse, the cook, the teacher, among other roles. We work, we take care of the house and the kids. Most of us look forward to evening time when we can rest and relax. Watching television is probably the most favored activity for respite. There’s a reason why tv apps such as Netflix, Hulu, Crackle, and Peacock are currently popular.
By Rachel Campbell3 years ago in Families
My So-Called Life Tells Us What It Means That This Is Us
A lot of shows resonate with me, but one series reverberated more profoundly than the rest: My So-Called Life. One instance in particular gets me where I live. It's a simple moment really, when Angela Chase, played by Claire Danes, and Rayanne Graff, played by A. J. Langer, exchange shoes. (Happens during "Pilot," and is highlighted during the opening credits.)
By Christy Munson3 years ago in Families
From The Holiday to 90 Day Fiancé
What’s the perfect formula when deciding what to watch next? If you’re a viewer like me, you want programming that’s going to offer you an escape from your everyday dwelling, allow you to blurt out solutions to other people’s silly problems, and results in making your life seem put together and better off than others.
By Diane Stewart3 years ago in Families