Ilana Davis

2 months ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

The Super Bowl’s halftime show has become an American tradition in its own right. Beginning in 1967, it was meant to entertain fans as they waited for their favorite teams to return to the field. Collegiate marching bands played as expected. It wasn't until the early 1990s - many would say Michael Jackson’s 1993 performance - that the half-time show became a spectacle of mainstream pop culture. Sometimes, halftime shows are messy—so good that they are bad—or they offer subtle political statements.

2 months ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

Interstellar Since its release in 2014, Interstellar has become somewhat of a modern classic of its genre. Ten years later, it is often cited as one of the best sci-fi movies of all time. The film’s strength, in part, comes from its worldbuilding and use of conventional sci-fi tropes. But there are also more existential themes, like how the power of love and familial bonds can help us survive. While it can be difficult to translate Christopher Nolan’s record-breaking sci-fi epic to the small...

2 months ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

Survivor Currently in its third season, The Traitors is like the Olympics of reality TV. The genre is a universe of its own, with decades of history and interpersonal relationships. Unlike traditional television, the best reality TV shows feature authentic, people-driven stories that fans can engage with. Over the years, distinct sub-genres of reality TV have developed to cater to fans’ guilty pleasures - competitions, dating, lifestyle, etc. Reality TV began to develop in the late 90s and...

2 months ago | collider.com | Ilana Davis

By 2005, television stood at a cultural crossroads; it required contemporary storylines to usher in the new millennium. This era can be considered The Golden Age of Television (or second age, depending on who you ask). These shows were unafraid of taking risks and experimenting with style, comedy, and controversial themes. The humor of shows from 2005 is unmatched and would go on to inspire sitcoms that came after.

Jan 22, 2025 | collider.com | Ilana Davis

As of 2024, sitcoms are still finding their place in the world of streaming and dwindling cable TV. Many respect the tradition of weekly releases, and some choose to incorporate laugh tracks to get their points across. It’s a careful balance that has found success, for the most part. Other times, a joke might not land.