Opinion | Lux Alptraum: Hulu's 'Shrill' showcases Aidy Bryant in the most relatable coming-of-age story yet, and women are hooked. - NBCNewsTHINK
When Lindy West’s essay collection,"Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman," debuted in 2016, it struck a chord with many women.
Since its debut,"Shrill" has earned effusive praise for its honest and sympathetic portrayal of modern womanhood, with fans highlighting its racially diverse cast and commitment to celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes. For instance, in the fourth episode, “Pool,” Annie attends an event called the Fat Babe Pool Party with her roommate and best friend.
"Shrill’s" honesty also extends to its warts-and-all depiction of dating, in which women are allowed to make bad choices without inviting the audience's negative judgment — and where those bad choices aren’t sugar-coated or used to set up an unrealistic, deus ex machina style romantic storyline.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Review | ‘Shrill’ and ‘Turn Up Charlie’ are passably cool TV shows that try too hard to be passably cool TV showsTwo new streaming dramedies, each starring a pop-culture favorite — what’s not to like? The calculated approach, for starters.
Read more »
RWE’s German carve-up looks better than E.ON’sA year after a 17 bln euro asset swap, the German utilities’ deal is in Brussels’ antitrust sights. It’s more an issue for E.ON, which may lose out if forced disposals erode hoped-for cost savings. RWE, meanwhile, seems to have chosen the right time to bulk up in renewables.
Read more »