Monique Scheidler

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?Summer 2018 TV Preview

If you’re like me and see summer as an opportunity to watch as much television as you want, I’ve got you covered.

Netflix documentary ‘Wild Wild Country’ humanizes cult members with intimate footage, firsthand interviews

I wholeheartedly went into Spring Break last month with the intention of catching up on school work I fell behind on, but instead I binged an entire series on cults. Though to be honest, this isn’t entirely out of character for me on a regular week. Netflix’s new series “Wild Wild Country” hooked me from the start, and I think non-cult enthusiasts will find it just as addicting.

Mindy Kaling’s 'Champions' has strong leads, weak surrounding elements

If there’s one celebrity who I could become best friends with, it would be Mindy Kaling. “The Mindy Project” was one of my favorite rom-coms, and when it ended, I was horrified I would no longer have a weekly hangout with Mindy — so I mostly just stalked her Instagram. Luckily, she wasn’t gone for too long, as she premiered her new show “Champions” earlier this month on NBC. Though it’s not the greatest, any Mindy is better than no Mindy.

?‘UnReal’ season three nails girl power theme, yet seems disingenuous at times

In my opinion, “UnReal” is one of TV’s hidden gems. It was perhaps the first show that brought serious attention to Lifetime, as the network was formerly known to air cheesy, made-for-TV movies or “Dance Moms.” “UnReal” follows two female producers, Quinn and Rachel, of a “The Bachelor” parody program called “Everlasting.” They manipulate the contestants of the show, as well as their co-workers, for the sake of good ratings.

‘Atlanta’ season two premiere exceeds expectations

2018 has been Donald Glover’s year. Or maybe it’s been our year since we get to enjoy Donald Glover? In any case, whether it’s winning a Grammy in January or landing the role of Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Han Solo prequel, Glover has been on fire.

Some saving graces keep ‘Everything Sucks!’ from entirely sucking

Despite its title, “Everything Sucks!” has some redeeming qualities. For fans of 90s music, LGBT representation and teenage angst, you’ve hit the jackpot, actually.

Romantic, comforting episodes to watch after Valentine’s Day

Say what you will about Valentine’s Day, but it’s the perfect opportunity to watch some of TV’s greatest romances. Now that the week is over, however, and everyone is in a different place romantically, I’ve hand-picked some episodes that deal with all types of relationships on the romance spectrum.

Super Bowl episode of ‘This Is Us’ reveals heart-wrenching answers for fans

This past Sunday was a big day for television. Sure, it was also a big day for football and remaining Justin Timberlake fans, but the biggest event of them all came after the Super Bowl craziness.

‘Shameless’ season eight falls flat compared to previous seasons

This past Sunday, Showtime’s long-winded favorite “Shameless” tied up their eighth season, and longtime fans can rejoice because the show has already been picked up for a ninth.

‘The End of the F***ing World’ takes murder mystery into new, refreshing territory

There’s no one who loves a good murder mystery more than I do. Okay, there probably is, but I’d just like to say that I really love murder mysteries.

Julien Baker brought the crowd to tears Friday afternoon at the Lake Eaux Lune stage.

Noname followed suit at the IV stage on Saturday, bringing one of the most fun and bubbly sets of the weekend. 

serpentwithfeet captivated audiences on Friday at the intimate IV stage.

Moses Sumney, an Eaux Claires alumni, brought an amazing performance for day two of the festival.

Phoebe Bridgers brought out Christian Lee Hutson for her performance on Saturday at the brand-new circular stage.

Phoebe Bridgers.

Big Red Machine’s performance was not only a collaboration between Vernon and Dessner — they also brought out friends Julien Baker and Gordi. 

Aaron Dessner's The National headlined Saturday night's lineup.

Big Red Machine, a collaboration between Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and The National's Aaron Dessner.