Why ‘Hazbin Hotel’ is the perfect show for grown-up theater kids

Photo illustration by Sadie Wood. Source: Amazon Prime Video

If you haven’t been watching “Hazbin Hotel,” you’ve been missing out. The Amazon Prime series appeals to anyone and everyone who has ever identified as a theater kid (whether to the whole world or just that secret place in your heart). The R-rated musical comedy series created by Vivienne Medrano premiered on Jan. 18 with vivid animation, queer-inclusive characters, and unbelievably catchy songs.

Rory Gilmore is no role model in matters of the heart

Photo illustration by Leo Preston. Source: January Media

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon and Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of better weather coming soon, it’s time for us “Gilmore Girls” fans to turn off our yearly rewatch. It’s tempting, I know, to binge and live in the stunning warmth of Lorelai Gilmore’s charm and wit, but at this time of year, being exposed to her daughter’s tumultuous relationships can only hurt your state of mind. Rory Gilmore is no role model in matters of the heart. In fact, she may be the only heroine I’ve ever known to make every wrong decision put in front of her.

I am in love with ‘Heartstopper,’ and you should be too

Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring — played by Kit Connor and Joe Locke — from Netflix’s new queer series Heartstopper kiss against a gray background in black and white. New School Free Press reporter Simone Carrillo strongly recommends the new teen romance. Photo courtesy of Netflix. Illustration by Chelsea Sarabia

A series sure to make your heart stop. I will admit I am a romance addict. Give me a cheesy rom-com or a trashy romance novel and I…