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Why ‘Daria’ is timeless

Kelsey Levine, Staff Writer November 12, 2024
The late ‘90s MTV animated sitcom that reached teenage misfits across the nation is still reaching them today. “Daria” gave the world an everyday heroine – albeit a cynical, dry and antisocial one – in Daria Morgendorffer. She represents the misanthropic smart-aleck who lives within all of us, regardless of generational lines.
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Was ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ actually good?

Paige Sanacora, Special to the Chronicle September 10, 2024

After 36 years, the sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 classic, “Beetlejuice,” finally hit the screen on Friday, Sept. 6. Did “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” live up to the hype?

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‘Big Mouth’ goes to high school in Season 7

Another successful fall release for the acclaimed adult animated comedy “Big Mouth” is officially in the books. The seventh season was released on Friday, Oct. 20, with all its main and recurring characters once again returning.

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‘Emily in Paris’: So beautiful to look at, you can almost forgive its flaws

Allie Millette October 13, 2020

“Emily in Paris,” the new Netflix comedy from “90210” and “Sex and the City” creator Darren Star, follows the titular character as she makes an unexpected move to Paris for work. A soapy drama with beautiful aesthetics but incredibly low stakes, “Emily in Paris” offers audiences a much-needed sense of escapism through ten episodes of bingeable Parisian escapades.

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‘Please Stay Seated’ – Rakugo, a traditional Japanese comedy routine

Sumayyah Uddin October 20, 2019

Japanese culture is filled with many long-standing traditions that stretch years – even centuries – into the past. Rakugo is no exception.

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Gaffigan commands stage at Paramount

Benjamin Abrams May 7, 2019

Many who know Gaffigan’s work will find his latest venture new and familiar at the same time. His knack for somewhat exaggerated observational humor tagged with jabs at his own health, appetite and family situation are always present at his shows – that’s his shtick. It’s worked out for him so far, and this past weekend it worked for him again. 

Nonsense Humor Magazine: From Page to Stage

Amanda Valentovic April 6, 2017

Nonsense Humor Magazine took their comedy writing skills to the stage on Friday night at the Nonsense Variety show, showing off their stand-up, skits and musical talents as they flexed their performance...

‘It’s Always Sunny’ is the Light in the Dark

Wesley Orser March 2, 2017

It’s certainly hard to think of a show that continues to sustain a high quality and have memorable episodes going into its 12th season. The dark and often delirious sitcom, “It’s...

TV Review: ABC’s ‘Black-ish’combines comedy and family issues

Hofstra Chronicle November 5, 2014

By Nandee Mignon SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE There have been a lot of ‘family’ shows throughout television’s history. The pioneering “Leave it to Beaver” was the first of...

Tequila Mockingbird: First improv show of the semester

Hofstra Chronicle October 21, 2014

By Justine ReSPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE You walk in and the sound of Beyonce’s voice tingles through the room, setting the playful mood for the night. Hofstra University’s improv comedy troupe,...

TV That Matters: “Late Night with Seth Meyers”

Hofstra Chronicle September 16, 2014

By Christina MurphyCOLUMNIST It’s been about six months since NBC made big changes to their nighttime line-up, and gave Seth Meyers a shot at hosting “Late Night.” For those of you...

Ansari entertains Hofstra

Amanda Valentovic October 3, 2013

By Amanda Valentovic (Special to The Chronicle) Aziz Ansari is most recognized as confident businessman Tom Haverford on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” and more recently from his own...

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