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“Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV”: Nickelodeon’s Golden Era Gone Dark

Apr 2, 2024 | q30tv.com | Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Rate: 4/5Trigger Warning: This article contains a discussion of alcoholism, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, and anxiety. If you were a kid from the late ‘90s to the late 2000s, there’s a pretty good chance Nickelodeon was one of your most-watched channels. With popular shows such as “All That” and “Drake & Josh ”, Nickelodeon was a treasure trove of hit kids shows and young talent. In the late 90’s Nickelodeon created the sketch comedy show “All That,” run by Dan Schneider.
“Back to the Future: The Musical”: 1985 never looked so good

Feb 27, 2024 | q30tv.com | Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Directed by: John RandoStarring: Casey Likes, Roger Bart, and Hugh ColesRate: 4.5/5Broadway is going back in time with “Back to the Future: The Musical”! The hit 1985 film “Back to the Future” has been adapted for the stage and is one of the most creative performances of the past decade. The musical follows Marty McFly, a high school student who after getting mixed up in Doc Brown’s time travel scheme is sent 30 years into the past.
“The Act”: What rules surround true crime?

Feb 13, 2024 | q30tv.com | Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Created by: Nick AntoscaStarring: Joey King, Patricia Arquette, and Calum WorthyRate: 2/5Gypsy Rose Blanchard has been in the news from the start of 2024 for both pop culture reasons and not. The 24-year-old was released early from prison on Dec. 28, 2023 and instantly started trending on social media. Blanchard has been incarcerated since July 2016 after a plea deal for the murder of her mother Deedee.
“Mean Girls”: from the mind of Tina Fey

Jan 18, 2024 | q30tv.com | Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Directed by: Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez JuniorStarring: Reneé Rapp, Angourie Rice, and Christopher BrineyRating: 3.5/ 5Get in loser, “Mean Girls” is back! From the mind of the hilarious Tina Fey, the “Mean Girls” franchise continues to grow this year and fans aren’t sure how to feel. “Mean Girls” was created by Fey, who is well known for her writing and acting on “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock”.
“Anyone But You”: Rom-Coms are making a comeback

Jan 9, 2024 | q30tv.com | Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Directed by: Will GluckStarring: Sydney Sweeney and Glen PowellRate: 4.5 /52023 has brought a lot of great movies to the big screen but finally, audiences get to see a quality romantic comedy — some may argue the best rom-com since “How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days”. “Anyone But You” is a perfect storm of talent making it a wonderful addition to 2023’s resume. “Anyone But You” follows Bea (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell).
The 2023 Big Three: Which of Today’s Pop Princesses Are On Top?

Dec 20, 2023 | q30tv.com | Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

2023 has been a huge year for the music industry, especially the pop category. When looking through what songs have been topping the charts and flooding social media, three young guns are on the rise and don’t show signs of stopping anytime soon. Olivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter, who originally got her start acting on Disney Channel series such as “Bizaardvark” and “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”. With her sophomore album “Guts” being released on Sept.
“Goosebumps”: A Reboot Well Worth The Wait

Nov 1, 2023 | q30tv.com | Rob Letterman |Nicholas Stoller |Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Created By: Rob Letterman and Nicholas StollerBased on the “Goosebumps” books by R.L. StineRating: 4.7 /5With Halloween finally here, there is no better time than to dust off our favorite stories created by R.L. Stine. “Goosebumps” is back with a reboot of the original series which aired from 1995-1998. Disney+ and Hulu collaborated to release an updated version of the series that still has the same charm as the original.
“Barbie”: Empowering Women in 2023

Aug 17, 2023 | q30tv.com | Greta Gerwig |Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Directed By: Greta GerwigStarring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America FerreraIn 1959, Barbie dolls were first introduced to kids and were an instant success. Different from previous dolls that were babies and toddlers made for young girls to have a maternal approach to playing pretend, Barbie changed the game. Barbie could be anything from doctors, lawyers, astronauts, and so much more. She’s inspired generations of women to dream big, and achieve whatever they set their mind to.
“No Hard Feelings”: Is Jennifer Lawrence Old?

Jul 24, 2023 | q30tv.com | Elizabeth Ippolito |Vanessa Blasi

Directed By: Gene StupnitskyStarring: Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Natalie MoralesRate: 4/5There is no question that Jennifer Lawrence has been a big name in Hollywood for the past decade. Her latest project, “No Hard Feelings” brings up the question, is Jennifer Lawrence old? The film follows Maddie, played by Lawrence in a role that almost seems written for her: a Montauk townie who works as a bartender and an Uber driver in order to keep her mothers house in her name.