For a show that is centered around high school theater, Rise doesn’t focus much on the theater setting itself. In “What Flowers May Bloom,” the entire episode focuses on how the theater is changing the family dynamics for each student. There are rarely any…
Once Upon a Time 7×14 Review: “The Girl in the Tower” Could Have Done More For Alice
One of the downsides of having a large cast like Once Upon A Time does is that sometimes the characters’ storyline can get lost in the shuffle. That’s exactly what happened in “The Girl in the Tower.” The entire episode was…
Rise 1×02 Review: “Most of All to Dream” Tackles Teenage Alcoholism
Following the premiere and establishing the many characters, Rise was able to slow down in “Most of All to Dream.” We were able to dive deeper into the fresh characters and the issues that cause them to be who they…
Once Upon a Time 7×13 Review: “Knightfall” Tackles Family Drama
In a very slow and slightly boring episode, it took almost 41 minutes for “Knightfall” to grab our attention. The way it did so was by going back to the beginning and mimicking the relationship that started the entire adventure…
Rise Series Premiere Review: NBC Has Found Its New Hit Drama
Jason Katims, the man who brought us Friday Night Lights and Parenthood, has once again created a dramatic, yet heartwarming, show that can easily stand the test of time. Rise is gritty, real, and surpasses expectations. When NBC announced it…
Once Upon a Time 7×12 Review: Strong Women Lead “A Taste of the Heights”
Now that Victoria Belfry is dead and Lucy is awake, it’s time for Once Upon a Time to move the storyline forward. This means we’re one step closer to Henry and Jacinda realizing who they truly are and that they’re meant…
Once Upon a Time 7×11 Review: “Secret Garden” Found the Show’s Voice Again
Since the majority of the original cast left Once Upon a Time, the seventh and final season was struggling as a time jump occurred along with the introduction of many new characters. During the first ten episodes of season seven, it…
