Guilty pleasure television is as available on a daily basis as the blue handicapped buttons are accessible on the River Campus. In other words, very, very available.
They are the shows that play in repeat on the Soap network. It’s the reality series that have taken over the world with their mind-draining super powers. Even the competition dramas that draw in viewers by the millions each week fall in this category.
As a girl that prides herself on watching only quality television, I have to say I don’t waste my time with the mindless entertainment that has brainwashed millions. I watched “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” with my Jersey native friends who were, for lack of a better word, obsessed. Honestly, I don’t get it and I don’t care. No offense to all you reality lovers out there, but you really are wasting your time. (more…)
In 2007, ABC Family released their original series, Greek. Now in its third season, the show seems to have successfully gained an audience that is hooked on the lives of students at the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University.
Set in Ohio, the series follows these students through the trials and tribulations of their involvement with Greek fraternities, as well as the struggles and adventures of college life in general. Lighthearted and addicting, the show holds appeal for teens and their parents alike. Fans of Gossip Girl, The OC, and 90210 will love the relatability of the Greek characters. College kids everywhere will appreciate the “normalcy” of these characters in comparison to those living lifestyles of the rich and famous on similar shows. (more…)
On “Greek,” Scott Michael Foster plays an aimless frat guy who only wants to hang out, drink and pick up chicks, but in reality, Foster’s been driven to pursue an acting career since he was a seventh-grader.
He studied drama in high school, and after attempting a semester in college, moved to LA. Since then the 24-year-old has appeared in “Quarterlife,” on several TV shows, had a small role in the movie “Ashley’s Ashes” (pending release) and currently plays Cappie in the ABC Family series “Greek,” which ends its third midseason tomorrow.
But acting isn’t his only passion. Foster is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Siren’s Eye. The group started with four members about 4 1/2 years ago, Foster said, but its lineup has only recently stabilized, with five members who have been playing together for the past two years. (more…)
I have been saying all over the place, anywhere that anyone will listen, that this season of GREEK has been my favorite so far. The stories have been sharp, the humor is top notch, and the twists and turns have made for some of the most consistently enjoyable hours of TV this Fall!! One of the best things about the show is how much time they’ve spent fleshing out the characters that could have easily been stereotypes of the varied college students they portray.
Last week, I had the chance to speak with another fabulous member of ZBZ, Ashleigh Howard, played by the lovely and charming Amber Stevens. We talked a little bit about what’s to come in tonight’s season finale (hint hint – a musical number), how Ashleigh has changed for the better over the years, and why people need to give this brilliant show just one chance and they’ll be hooked! (more…)
When the Greek mid-season finale airs (Mon, 9/8c on ABC Family), viewers will see what transpires after Casey and Cappie finally locked lips in the penultimate episode. Spencer Grammer, who plays Casey, told TVGuide.com that she hoped the kiss was “as rewarding for everyone as we were trying to make it.” So what else can we expect down the road for Cappie (Scott Michael Foster), Casey and her ZBZ girls? Grammer tells us what’s in store at Cyprus Rhodes, why she doesn’t want Casey and Cappie to become a “boring love story,” and how a Greek house burns down. (more…)
