Behind the Camera

I'm starting this blog for my IDCC350 Journalism for the Web course. However, I'm also taking it as a chance to explore a topic that I've always been interested in, but never formally written about.

Some people have hobbies like drawing and writing, and others play sports. In my down time, I, on the other hand, prefer to curl up with a cup of coffee and watch one of my many favorite television shows! (One of my upcoming posts will definitely be a list of all the shows I've ever watched. I can't wait to write that!) Being able to see how a character develops throughout the show, how the cinematography evolves as the show gets more complicated and even keeping all the plots straight is thrilling! Some of my best memories with friends are nights when we have stayed in and watched TV all night, immersing ourselves in the world of animation (Archer) or government conspiracy cover-ups (House of Cards, Scandal). 

I hope this blog can serve as my way of keeping all of my shows straight, practicing writing, and figuring out why I like the shows I do!

Here are some blogs that I read about TV shows: Sometimes I will model my posts based on these, but I will use them mostly as inspiration for topics to write about.

• HuffPost TV- While many TV blogs base their posts on recaps and spoilers, HuffPost TV has a good mix of news about TV shows themselves. Of course, there is celebrity gossip and updates about TV shows, but there's pretty much something for everyone who is interested in any television program.
• Television Without Pity- I recently found this TV news website, and what caught my eye was the tagline "Spare the Snark, Spoil the Networks." The ruthless and casual tone of  the writing is a refreshing breath of air compared to many standard TV review websites that I have read.
• Rotten Tomatoes TV Zone- Rotten Tomatoes is a very well-known site for movie reviews and ratings. When I heard that they started a TV Zone, I was curious, and although there isn't much variety on their site, I'm supporting their endeavor because they have a pre-established reputation and I'm excited to see them grow.

So, whether you're a closeted couch potato like myself, or you just stumbled upon my blog, welcome! I look forward to hearing your thoughts.