Everyone is beginning to lose their way on Rise. In “Bring Me Stanton,” everyone within the Stanton High troupe is being put to the test. For Robbie, it’s his battle between football and the performance. You can also throw balancing…
Rise 1×05 Review: “We’ve All Got Our Junk” Was All About Strong Women
From the beginning of the episode all the way through to the end, Rise packed a punch in “We All Got Our Junk.” The freshman series’ fifth episode was emotional, strong, tough, and exhilarating to watch. Not only did the…
Rise 1×04 Review: “Victory Party” Was Anything But
Rise’s “Victory Party” is anything but. From blowing a big football game, to the worst first date imaginable, the theater troupe of Stanton High School has more on their plate than just their performance. Robbie invites Lilette to his football “victory”…
Rise 1×03 Review: Family Dynamics Change in “What Flowers May Bloom”
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…
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…
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…
The Film Canon: Do the Right Thing (1989)
It’s sweltering. Radio DJ Mister Señor Love Daddy (Samuel L. Jackson) is proclaiming it to be one of the hottest days of the summer. It’s too hot to work, but Mookie (Spike Lee) makes his way to Sal’s Pizzeria anyway. As…