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Review: Thank god for Emily Nussbaum, the critic who loves TV like a fan

Review: Thank god for Emily Nussbaum, the critic who loves TV like a fan

Simon Sweetman on a collection of essays by Emily Nussbaum, the critic who made it OK to appreciate telly – even, especially, "trash" telly – and won a Pulitzer prize for it. 
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By Simon Sweetman | 30th September, 2019
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Slay Queen: Why Buffy Summers is the feminist hero I never knew I needed

Slay Queen: Why Buffy Summers is the feminist hero I never knew I needed

Sophie Smith discovers a feminist firestarter in Buffy Summers of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and shares how her own life has been influenced by the cult '90s icon.
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By Sophie Smith | 20th May, 2016
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International Women’s Day: Celebrate With Television!

International Women’s Day: Celebrate With Television!

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By Alex Casey | 9th March, 2015
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Musical Monday: Buffy The Vampire Singer

Musical Monday: Buffy The Vampire Singer

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By Alex Casey | 15th September, 2014
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