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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Based on the hugely popular children’s book series by Lemony Snicket, Netflix has another winner in “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” a dark comedy drama depicting the tragic lives of the three Baudelaire orphans after having been sent to live with Count Olaf, played with aplomb by Neil Patrick Harris.

Hottest Television Selections of the Winter

By Meena Raman January 27, 2017

As temperatures drop and classes pick up, Georgetown students may find themselves searching for comfort from the cold weather in the wake of a dearly missed syllabus week. Luckily, the beginning of...

Television Review: ‘Fresh Off the Boat’

By Bryan Yuen February 13, 2015

★★★☆☆  The last time Asian-Americans were the focus of a sitcom, Nelson Mandela’s election ended the South African apartheid and “Pulp Fiction” had just been released. While ABC’s...

Televisions Asian America

Television’s Asian America

By Sophia Yang May 26, 2014

“Fresh Off the Boat,” or “Fob,” is a common term for Asian-Americans. I'll use it to describe international students, or anyone or thing that is more connected to its origins' culture than...

Television Review: ‘True Detective’

By Sami Rahman March 21, 2014

5/5 stars HBO’s “True Detective,” which just concluded its first season, is certainly unnerving — and not just because it chronicles two blunt, hard-edged homicide detectives searching for...

Album Review: ‘House of Lies Soundtrack’

By Emily Troisi March 7, 2014

3/5 stars Although the Showtime comedy-drama series “House of Lies” may not have a musical repertoire as noteworthy and moving as shows like “The OC,” “Friday Night Lights” or “Gossip...

5 Reasons Georgetown Students Really Are Olivia Pope

5 Reasons Georgetown Students Really Are Olivia Pope

By Courtney Klein and Courtney Klein February 24, 2014

As every TV-addicted Hoya should know, "Scandal" returns this week. I know, I know ... try to contain your excitement. I do not know what it is about this show, but I am addicted. Really, really addicted....

Whos Your TV Character Valentine?

Who’s Your TV Character Valentine?

By Harper Weissburg and Harper Weissburg February 13, 2014

Sometimes fake people are better than real people. When that happens, you sometimes find yourself hopelessly devoted to a TV character. 4E wants you to know that it is OK for that to happen, and in fact,...

What to Do Feb. 14, As Told by Frank Underwood

What to Do Feb. 14, As Told by Frank Underwood

By Sydney Bolling and Sydney Bolling February 12, 2014

So, what’s happening Feb. 14? If you answered Valentine’s Day, you would be WRONG. The correct answer is: the season two premiere of "House of Cards!" If you’ve been planning that romantic date with...

The Magic of Finding Yourself on Screen

By Victoria Edel February 15, 2013

Two weeks ago, while editing my tribute to "30 Rock," Copy Chief Hunter Main mocked me for comparing myself to Liz Lemon, Tina Fey’s character. "Every girl thinks she’s Liz Lemon," he said. At the...

DAVIS: Star Too Scandalous For TV Show Viewers

By Khadijah Davis February 11, 2013

Every Thursday night, my friends and I gather to watch ABC’s “Scandal” and it never fails to keep us guessing about what will happen next. But the show does more than keep its audience on the edge...

A Forecast of Winter TV

By Bridget Mullen January 25, 2013

For all of you TV addicts out there, it’s time to take advantage of the lull that comes with the beginning of the semester. You may be excited for your favorite shows to return to the air this winter,...

TBS Reality Show Goes Geek

By The Guide Staff January 25, 2013

At the guide, our staff is known for having strong opinions about pretty much everything. We’re taking stands on the pop culture issues that really matter, from tween stars to the movies that make...

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