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Judith Pereira @heypereira.bsky.social · May 30

"When the end comes, how will you sum up your life? How will others do it for you? More importantly, how will those narratives match, and what did it cost to get there?" @amberdowling.bsky.social looks at the fourth season of #Hacks www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

Hacks Season 4 delivers a brutal truth: Fame isn’t worth the cost

The HBO Max comedy has tackled cancel culture, feminism and the price of fame

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Apr 9

That time I witnessed an incredible community coming together to create something beautiful and impactful. North of North is downright joy.

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How a Community — and Netflix — Created an Entire Production Ecosystem in Nunavut for ‘North of North’

Nunavut, the largest & northernmost territory of Canada, never played host to a production before. Netflix's original Canadian series changed that.

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Apr 8

The Handmaid's Tale Cast and Crew Urge People to 'Take Action' or Face a Real-Life Gilead

"Misogyny is at the reptilian brain stem of white nationalism, and it's never going to go away."

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The Handmaid's Tale Cast and Crew on the Show's Eerie, Real-Life Predictions

'Misogyny is at the reptilian brain stem of white nationalism, and it's never going to go away.'

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Mar 27

“I can’t imagine how cathartic it is to turn on a show where people are acting out their rage. These 40-year-old women are literally burning it all down because of what they’ve been through in their lives.”

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Yellowjackets star Christina Ricci knows why the show strikes a chord: rage

Ricci believes women can especially relate to its dark, emotional themes, in a world where women are experiencing real-life feelings of hopelessness and antagonism

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Mar 14

These two are sheer goals.

Emily "Babe" St. James @emilystjams.bsky.social · Mar 14

The MARCH of EMILY continues

On-screen credit in a Yellowjackets episode: Written by Libby Hill & Emily St. James.

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Mar 14

Need a weekend watch? Netflix's Adolescence has a 100% score on @rottentomatoes.com, or so says this article quoting my review. www.mensjournal.com/entertainmen...

Netflix's Latest Crime Show Snags Rare 100 Percent Rotten Tomatoes Score

Will you be watching?

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Mar 13

Netflix’s newest crime drama Adolescence is astoundingly immersive… but that also makes it really hard to watch. My review for @thewrap.com

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‘Adolescence’ Review: Netflix’s Disturbing Limited Series Is Almost Impossible to Stomach

"Adolescence" is a must-watch psychological drama, involving a 13-year-old murder suspect, that spotlights a new kind of toxic masculinity

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Mar 4

“We will never be the 51st state.” Trudeau is exiting as the PM who stood up for Canadians.

Dictator Trump, however, continues showing us exactly who he is. So let’s just start calling a spade a spade.

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Feb 28

…How did we get here?

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Feb 27

I'm a softballer for life. But knowing the Win or Lose creators had to axe their original vision for the series (especially in today's climate) feels extra icky. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

Pixar’s Win or Lose could have been a home run, but strikes out when it matters most

A storyline that Disney forced the show’s creators to drop could have inspired enthusiasm in transgender children without getting into the issue’s politics

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J. Kelly Nestruck @nestruck.bsky.social · Feb 25

Small Achievable Goals slides into North of North's slot on CBC tonight. Written by and starring Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill, it's a menopause romp full of heavy bleeding and murderous thoughts. @amberdowling.bsky.social writes about it: www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

CBC’s Small Achievable Goals dares to tackle society’s most taboo subject: menopause

Many women feel alone, ashamed and utterly perplexed about what’s happening to their bodies, but Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill are hoping to change that with their eight-episode CBC comedy

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · Feb 24

Beyond the Gates, 1st network TV soap opera centered on a Black family in nearly 35 years, debuted on CBS today. Here's my feature story, from 2 visits to the Atlanta set, outlining how a groundbreaking step forward in diversity was built from ground up. loom.ly/chdtEsI

'Beyond the Gates' is 1st network daytime soap centering a Black family in 25 years

The hour-long show debuts on CBS Monday, focusing on a family living in a wealthy D.C. suburb. "This is not your grandmother's soap opera," says star Tamara Tunie.

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Feb 20

Just trying to change the vibe around here.

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Mike Drucker @mikedrucker.bsky.social · Feb 10

I wrote this bit that is entirely unrelated to current things

Voting for the Mayor Who Promised to Blow Up the City Doesn’t Mean I Approve of the Mayor Blowing Up the City

It’s so easy to label people these days. From the way folks have been talking, you’d think everyone falls into two buckets: those who voted against...

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J. Kelly Nestruck @nestruck.bsky.social · Feb 7

Here's @amberdowling.bsky.social on Netflix's new drama about the sick side of health influencers. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

Netflix’s Apple Cider Vinegar scrutinizes the raw milk-peddling world of health influencers

This dramatization of a wild story about a health influencer and her false cancer claims reminds us we can be in control of what we consume and the messages we choose to spread

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Feb 5

Are TV schedules looking overly familiar? It's no accident. I shared my thoughts on why in today's Globe and Mail. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

There’s a reason familiar franchises are populating TV schedules: IP is where the money is

As networks fight to retain cord-cutting viewers, established IP and a predetermined fanbase are keeping audiences hanging on

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Feb 1

Tonight feels like an appropriate night for a Canadian Bacon rewatch. (It’s available free on Tubi, if anyone wants to join.)

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Jan 24

I miss human connection while shopping. Stood at the Starbucks cash for 10 minutes without even a smile while they served mobile and drive-thru orders. Finally gave up and ordered on the app. Why is this the new normal?!? 😭

Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Jan 19

“Yes, Minister” is one of my forever comfort shows—one I used to watch with my dad growing up. 💜

J. Kelly Nestruck @nestruck.bsky.social · Jan 19

Some alternative Monday viewing suggestions from me, @amberdowling.bsky.social and Rebecca Tucker.
Vive la République du Québec et le president Hamelin!

The Globe and Mail @theglobeandmail.com · Jan 19

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Jan 14

Grief is something that affects us all so differently. So it was interesting to learn more about how grief and coping shape the characters in the new medical drama, Doc. Which, by the way, filmed steps away from my old high school in Mississauga/Oakville. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

New medical drama Doc puts focus on grief and the importance of dealing with loss

Creators of the real-life story filmed in the GTA hope the show sparks conversations around trauma and loss, and brings a cathartic release

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Jan 7

Is Jerry Springer responsible for the birth of Trash TV? Or does the onus fall on trainwreck viewers. Netflix’s newest doc raises the question (while tossing plenty of punches). www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

Netflix’s latest doc blames Jerry Springer for the birth of trash TV

Project examines Springer’s culpability in transforming the talk show space from formulaic lifestyle offering to all-out brawl that exploited small-town folks for entertainment

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Daniel Rolph Author @danielrolphauthor.bsky.social · Jan 3

I read a book today—one I bought over 5 years ago.

Books don’t have deadlines—they wait for you, patiently, until the moment is right.

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Dec 30

Just reliving some 2024 TV things over here. What moments would you add? www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

The top 10 most-talked-about TV moments of 2024

From ridiculous reality mishaps to must-see finales that we can’t stop thinking about

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J. Kelly Nestruck @nestruck.bsky.social · Dec 18

Disappointing heist series The Sticky’s sees Amazon’s Prime Video squandering some Canadian IP with international appeal again… www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/televis...

Prime Video’s questionably Québécois maple-syrup heist series The Sticky shows why we can’t trust Amazon to deliver Canadian TV

The Amazon Canadian Original lacks any understanding of authenticity or understanding of the setting - the distinct society that is Quebec

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Amber Dowling @amberdowling.bsky.social · Nov 25

Today’s workspace. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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