Movie: The Series—BEETLEJUICE
by Chelsea Alexandra, Staff Writer
With the release of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, it's time to take a look at the original film and the animated Sunday Morning cartoon it spawned!
Curtain Call: SCHMIGADOON! Mashes Up Musical Theater References
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Schmigadoon! did a lot of interesting musical theater work in its two seasons, though it should have gotten many more.
Read MoreLegendary TV series LOST turns 20!
As legendary television series LOST turns 20, our staff writes a bit about their relationship with the series.
Read MoreInfluential television conspiracies and cryptids turn 50 with KOLCHAK: THE NIGHT STALKER
by Susan Keiser, Staff Writer
At 50, Kolchak: The Night Stalker remains remarkably influential and relevant, even with the flaws of its era.
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE season two offers a fresh look at the complexity of immortality through vampirism
by Avery Coffey, Staff Writer
Season 2 of Interview with the Vampire is an emotional rollercoaster of loneliness, grief, and acceptance.
We Used to Be Friends 02-03: Animated Teens with a Twist
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
During the TV season of 2002-2003 there were no new teen shows.
(Record scratch)
Well, that’s actually not true—there were no new live-action teen shows
Even after ten years BOJACK HORSEMAN is still a perfect mix of comedy and social commentary
by Heidi Krull, Staff Writer
BoJack Horseman celebrates its ten year anniversary and is still remarkably relatable.
Curtain Call: Girls5Eva’s Chaotic Run Is Emblematic of How Much Streaming Sucks
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
The curse of streaming hits another musical TV series: Girls5Eva.
We Used to Be Friends 01-02: The Rise of Revivals and Superheroes
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Which, as always, kind of proves that teen shows are sometimes ahead of the ultimate curve—if only because teens are a demographic that allows for real trial by fire.
Curtain Call: Ghostly Sights and Songs in Julie and the Phantoms
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Despite only having one season, JULIE AND THE PHANTOMS is a fun start for musical streaming shows.
Curtain Call: CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND Explores Cringe Comedy and Mental Health, But in a Fun Way
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend got to be kooky, heartfelt, and run for four seasons. It was a miracle of musical television.
We Used to Be Friends: 00-01, edgy and sentimental in Stars Hollow
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
Like Buffy the Vampire Slayer before it, Gilmore Girls remains both impactful because of its structure, its quick and quotable dialogue, and its utter rewatchability.
Ani-May 2024: Gravitation's hold on mainstream queer anime
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
There’s no accounting for the ways that Gravitation certainly shaped a lot of people’s brains, my own included.
Curtain Call: EMPIRE Watches the Throne Throughout a Successful Run
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Hot on the heels of Galavant, Empire entered stage left. It premiered just days after Galavant but ended up lasting much longer.
We Used to Be Friends: 99-00 and the road to future careers
by Emily Maesar, Associate Editor, TVJawn
The year 1999 is considered, by many, to be the “Best Movie Year Ever.” However, if you measured television like you consider films, it was an absolute banger of a year for the small screen too.
FANTASY HIGH closes the book on JUNIOR YEAR and leaves a bit of cheeky mystery in its wake
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
As the story of the Bad Kids’ epid junior year wraps up, we call must come to term with what the future holds.
Read MoreIt's a fight to get the votes in and save the world in the penultimate episode of FANTASY HIGH: JUNIOR YEAR
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
In the penultimate episode of FANTASY HIGH: JUNIOR YEAR, it’s time for a fight in the gym as the Bad Kids race to get the votes counted and save all of Spyre!
Blimey, it's time for airitime law on FANTASY HIGH: JUNIOR YEAR
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
There has never been an episode of Dimension 20 that’s been so hyped, and it’s all worth it. Plus, a fight against dragons in the air! The wonders never cease!
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE welcomes you back to the pain and love of the dark gift
by Megan Bailey, Staff Writer
Another MovieJawn staff member is drawn into the Théâtre des Vampires as season two of Interview with the Vampire starts back up.
There's a storm coming on FANTASY HIGH: JUNIOR YEAR as the seasonal villain is finally revealed
by Emily Maesar, Associate TV Editor
As this season of Fantasy High reaches its peak, the main villain of the season is revealed and the plan of the Rat Grinders makes itself known.