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Awkward. review – 3×19: ‘Karmic Relief’

December 11, 2013 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of MTV

Awkward.‘s super-sized third season delivers the series’ first supersized episode in the form of ‘Karmic Relief’, an hour of wit and cat iconography that’s ultimately overshadowed by a hugely predictable non-twist ending.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Awkward., TV Tagged With: Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Desi Lydic, Jessica Lu, Jessika Van, Jillian Rose Reed, Kelly Sry, McKaley Miller, Mike Faiola, Molly Tarlov, MTV, Nikki Deloach

Awkward. review – 3×09: ‘Reality Check’

June 5, 2013 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of MTV

Is it possible to find the silver lining in an episode that makes you go “ugh” for 21 minutes? Judging from my reaction to Jenna’s (Ashley Rickards) crush on Collin (Nolan Funk) in ‘Reality Check’, the answer is yes.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Awkward., TV, TV - Current Coverage Tagged With: Anthony Michael Hall, Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Jessica Lu, Jessika Van, Jillian Rose Reed, Mike Faiola, Molly Tarlov, MTV, Nikki Deloach, Nolan Funk, Wesam Keesh

Awkward. review – 3×07: ‘Guilt Trippin’

May 22, 2013 by Joe Lipsett

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Awkward. brings back Annoying Jenna (Ashley Rickards) for another round as our protagonist randomly decides to make a stand in another weak episode.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Awkward., TV, TV - Current Coverage Tagged With: Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Brett Davern, Jessica Lu, Jessika Van, Jillian Rose Reed, Joseph Haro, Molly Tarlov, MTV, Nikki Deloach

Awkward. review – 3×03: ‘A Little Less Conversation’

April 24, 2013 by Joe Lipsett

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Awkward. continues its season three creative resurgence by returning back to basics: exploring the delicate politics of relationships. The key difference here is that nearly every character is given something to do (even Jessica Lu’s Ming!)

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Awkward., TV, TV - Current Coverage Tagged With: Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Brett Davern, Desi Lydic, Jessica Lu, Jessika Van, Jillian Rose Reed, Kelly Sry, Molly Tarlov, MTV, Nikki Deloach

Awkward. review – 2×09: ‘Homewrecker Hamilton’

August 24, 2012 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of MTV

The truth about all things love triangle is out for public consumption and the sh*t has more than definitely hit the fan. Unfortunately for Jenna Hamilton (Ashley Rickards) things have gone from bad to worse.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Awkward., TV Tagged With: Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Brett Davern, Desi Lydic, Greer Grammer, Jessica Lu, Jessika Van, Jillian Rose Reed, Kelly Sry, Mike Faiola, Molly Tarlov, MTV, Nikki Deloach

Awkward. review – 2×02: ‘Sex, Lies And The Sanctuary’

July 6, 2012 by Joe Lipsett

Courtesy of MTV

Week two of Awkward. finds everyone in a panic as news that a tape of the Sanctuary, the “petri dish” hang-out for drugs and fornication at the school, is about to go public. And now everyone’s secrets are about to be revealed.

Let’s bitch it out… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Awkward., TV Tagged With: Ashley Rickards, Beau Mirchoff, Brett Davern, Desi Lydic, Jessica Lu, Jessika Van, MTV, Nikki Deloach

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I am a freelance film and television journalist based in Toronto, Canada.

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