This is my R29 swan song. I got the layoff slack ping in the middle of the interview — and still finished. Because Miss Michaela Jae deserved it. She is the moment, the future, and no one's token.
If you know me, you know I'm a huge
@nicolebyer
fan. Last week I had the goshdarn delight of talking to Nicole about her historic Emmy nom and falling off that table. Here's the story, just in time for the first day of
#Emmys2020
voting:
I truly do want Aunt Lydia flashbacks. If only to understand why she loves Gilead so much and hates young women even more, specifically.
Like, what is your precise damage, lady?
#HandmaidsTale
Just finished watching the
#JaneTheVirgin
finale. I want to scream about 34,895,649 things.
But, all I can say is, if you love this show at all, you have to watch it live. Cancel your plans.
To quote a meeting I had, I'm an "eliminated position" today. I'm heartbroken and shocked, but I'll always be proud of the work I've done over the last four and half years as R29's (senior) TV critic. Open to any and all opportunities going forward ❤️
As someone who has finally watched the first 11-and-half seasons of Grey’s Anatomy, one of the most interesting things about it is just how much Jackson and April’s entire relationship exists outside of the rest of the show’s narrative. They’re like their own spinoff.
Today is a very special day!!!
@Refinery29
officially launched
#R29Somos
, our new vertical dedicated to celebrating and exploring the modern Latinx identity in the U.S. I can't get over this gorgeous homepage takeover.
Petition For
@mindykaling
To Guest Star On Riverdale ASAP.
Season 3 definitely needs a quirky English teacher whose required reading reflects some love triangle, right?
First I was annoyed with everyone using this "sassy" photo of
@VanessaMorgan
for a serious story about racism and feeling pigeonholed. Then I checked the CW press site and realized this is the 💫only💫 solo photo of her in the most recent season.
Spent my Easter introducing my parents to
@QueerEye
. They haven’t stopped talking about the lounge chair from Tom’s episode.
@bobbyberk
, please advice where they can buy. It might change their lives.
Getting through my
#TheSociety
screeners. Consider this an early petition for the guy who plays Grizz to have an easy to find Instagram ASAP. Everyone will agree with me by next week.
"Now if you don’t watch murder shows — who are you?" I couldn't have had more fun talking to Now And Then superfan
@stassi
about her very good theories.
Say hello to Tudum — a backstage pass that lets you dig deeper into the Netflix films, series, and stars you love! It’s still early days but you can expect exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes videos, bonus features, and more. Check it out
Never ever forget Kat’s response to
#TheBoldType
’s now iconic “you’re not ready to go down on me” moment. (With an assist by
@thekatiestevens
’ head).
One of the best things about Single All the Way is that the teen girls actually get to be normal teen girls. Who are goofy/actually love their family, and aren't entrapped in a madcap murder mystery (or are too obsessed with Social Media to be human beings).
@whoweekly
Imagine the nightmare of being the Bachelorette (Hannah Brown) who broke up with your "winner" (Jed Wyatt) because his pre-season girlfriend (Haley) came out publicly. And now Haley and your brother (Patrick) got engaged right before Christmas.
I meant to tweet this earlier this week, but I really recommend spending these weird liminal days watching Dash & Lily. It’s winter at it’s very best, so cute, and wildly easy to binge. I will always be sad Netflix accidentally buried it with a premiere date 7 days post-election.
Last week I asked
@itsjeaninemason
if she wanted to write out her feelings about the election for R29. I could not even imagine how blown away I would be by the results. If you need to feel better, Jeanine is here for you ❤️
The only time I miss working in women’s media is when I wish I could write 1,500 words on a scene like this. Not the ending. Not the whole season. Just these few seconds. It’s truly so, so, so special to me. I’ve cried every single time I’ve watched it.
this is the BEST bridgerton love confession. do you know how important it is for colin to acknowledge his envy?? TO ADMIT IT TO PENELOPE??? in an age where men are always expected to be superior to their wives? his honesty, vulnerability, and humility? BEST. HUSBAND. EVER.
Truly, this
#RHONYreunion
is one of the most breathless hours of television I’ve ever watched. Where is the Emmy for Best Gold Dress During Group Therapy By Way Of Hunger Games?
Okay, but honestly, did the
#BachelorInParadise
producers spend the last four weeks hiding Kamil’s allegedly stellar personality? Orrrr did Annaliese fall in love with a post-it?
As poor
@peyton_kennedy
continues to go through hell on
#GreysAnatomy
(and somehow next week looks even worse), let's remember the time we talked about young, queer love last year.
Diving into this week’s
#Riverdale
screener with some rioja and Smith fondue as a post-Thrones treat. It’s increasingly clear
@lilireinhart
is the breakout star of this season, without a doubt (you’ll all see why on Wednesday!).