What Makes Alias Grace so Good
As a TV writer, I learned strong protagonists drive action. But the latest adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s feminist classic subverts all of that
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Why the New Anne of Green Gables Lacks Magic
The series tries to tackle contemporary issues, but it isn’t really progressive—or fun to watch
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What the Handmaid's Tale Can Teach Us about Girl Scouts
With its dystopian theme, the series underscores a lesson: Be Prepared
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What Role Should the Media Play in Suicide Prevention?
Netflix’s new teen drama, 13 Reasons Why, has reopened an uncomfortable debate among psychologists, educators, and journalists
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Anne of the New Millennium
The CBC’s adaptation puts a Canadian classic through a filter of modernity—and reminds us that it’s hard to be a kid
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