If Judy Blume was the architect of my pre-teen, book-a-day reading habit, Linda Schuyler was the inspiration behind my teen television obsession. As the co-creator and executive producer of The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, Schuyler showed the teenaged me that television characters needn't all be as glossy as the ones on Beverly Hills 90210. … [Read more...] about PG Interview: Degrassi and Instant Star’s Linda Schuyler
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Degrassi S4: Secrets 1 & 2
Written by Mandy There's a model of a stage and we hear Danny talking from behind it. He's reading his lines for the upcoming play "Dracula," which if you remember took some effort to get approved after the Rick Incident. J.T. and Liberty are watching Danny go through the lines while other cast members wait their turn. It's a rehearsal of some sort. Sitting backstage is Jay, … [Read more...] about Degrassi S4: Secrets 1 & 2
Degrassi S4: Voices Carry 2
Craig sits amidst the rubble of his hotel room, toying with his mother's ring. His tie is askew and his hair is delightfully tousled. Leave it to Craig to look hot after having a total mental meltdown. The phone rings, and unlike before, Craig actually answers it. It's Ashley, who recognizes right away that Craig shouldn't be alone. She tells him that she should be with him, … [Read more...] about Degrassi S4: Voices Carry 2
Degrassi S4: Voices Carry 1
Extras walk by nonchalantly as Craig and Ashley make out on the school's front steps. I say "make out," but really they're kissing fairly chastely, which is a disappointment to everyone, if by "everyone" I mean "me." Craig goes away, comes back, goes away, and comes back again for one more kiss. Ashley finally pushes him away and says that her mom will be there "in a … [Read more...] about Degrassi S4: Voices Carry 1
Degrassi S4: Neutron Dance
Downtown Sasquatch is in the hooooooouse! Or, rather, Joey's garage. They're rehearsing the crappy upbeat reggae song from the pep squad carwash. This time, though, it sucks like never before. Craig is looking mighty skinny in his hipster t-shirt, and I also need to point out that everyone in this scene has stupid hair. As the last notes fade, Craig is hopeful that the song … [Read more...] about Degrassi S4: Neutron Dance