TV Lindsay Pugh

'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 19: Keg! Max!

Directing and writing credits: "Keg! Max!" is directed by Chris Long, written by Daniel Palladino. Long has directed so many episodes at this point that it's hard to keep track. Here's the running tally: "Presenting Lorelai Gilmore" - Dean is disgusted by
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'Insecure' Season 3, Episode 7: Obsessed-Like

"Obsessed-Like" is directed by Kevin Bray, written by Prentice Penny. Bray has been involved with "Insecure" since S1 and has worked on many other dope shows like "Black-ish," "Fresh Off the Boat," and "The Americans." He got his start directing
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Interview with Elizabeth E. Schuch on 'The Book of Birdie' (2017)

When I initially wrote about this film, several people emailed me asking how they could watch it. The answer, unfortunately, was that it wasn't available anywhere yet (I screened it as part of the awesome Final Girls Berlin Film Festival). As of 2 October 2018, I have some
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 18: Happy Birthday, Baby

Directing and writing credits: "Happy Birthday, Baby" is directed by Gail Mancuso, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. I'm still waiting on "Besties," Mancuso's first feature film, to get a premiere date but IMDB says it's still in pre-production. Sadly, this is
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'Insecure' Season 3, Episode 6: Ready-Like

"Ready-Like" is directed by Liesl Tommy, written by Laura Kittrell. Tommy is primarily known for her work in theater but has recently pivoted to television and film. Her past work includes episodes of "Queen Sugar" and "Dietland," and she is currently working on "
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 17: A Tale of Poes and Fire

Directing and writing credits: "A Tale of Poes and Fire" is directed by Chris Long, written by Daniel Palladino. Long has directed a few previous episodes: "Presenting Lorelai Gilmore" - Rory participates in a disgusting, misogynistic debutante ball (complete with fan dance) while Christopher cements his
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'Insecure' Season 3, Episode 5: High-Like

"High-Like" is directed by Millicent Shelton, written by Regina Y. Hicks. Shelton has directed so many episodes of tv that it's hard to keep track. You've definitely seen her work somewhere, whether it's on "Parenthood," "Black-ish," or one
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 16: The Big One

Directing and writing credits: "The Big One" is directed by Jamie Babbit, written by Amy-Sherman Palladino. Babbit has directed a bunch of previous episodes: "The Road Trip to Harvard" - LaDawn, aka Jonah Ryan's mom, makes an appearance and we find out how much
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'Insecure' Season 3, Episode 4: Fresh-Like

"Fresh-Like" is directed by Stella Meghie, written by Dayna Lynne North. I'm not super familiar with Meghie's work, but I did see (and like) "Everything, Everything" (2017) with Amandla Stenberg. Her 2016 feature film, "Jean of the Joneses" was described
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'Insecure' Season 3, Episode 3: Backwards-Like

"Backwards-Like" is directed by Mo Marable, written by Ben Dougan. I was really happy to see Marable's name on the credits. He's directed a bunch of standalone TV episodes, but I primarily know him as the founder and creative director of Brim + Brew, the
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Interview with Jenn Wexler on 'The Ranger' (2018)

Every time I'm back in New York, I'm always happy to catch up with friends, eat at restaurants that have absolutely zero Michigan equivalent, and see a bunch of limited release movies. What typically ends up happening is that after one amazing/busy day, I burn
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'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 15: Face-Off

Directing and writing credits: "Face-Off" is directed by Kenny Ortega, written by John Stephens. You should remember both of these guys from previous episodes but in case you need a refresher, here's an overview for Ortega: "They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?" -
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