Culture El Gato • Friday, january 26, 2018 • www.elgatonews.com 13 Winter Brings new television shows to the screen by Ashley Hagar The following day, Black-ish returned hiatus. The show focuses on Shaun Murphy’s (Freddie Anatomy. Following the cliff hangers before winter Center Editor to ABC at 9 PM. Andre (Anthony Anderson) Highmore) experiences as a surgical resident. Shaun break, Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and her fellow Red roses, back-to-back and Rainbow (Tracee Ellis Ross) Johnson uses his medical gift of savant syndrome to save colleagues hope to rebuild the relationships lost in surgeries, and your favorite tell the story of raising their children in lives and prove to his colleagues and mentors that the past few seasons. At 9 PM, Scandal returns in its detectives are already on their an environment unlike the one in which he is worthy of working at the hospital as a surgeon final installment, following Olivia Pope (Kerry Wash- way back to the screens. All of they grew up in. A spinoff of Black-ish, with autism. ington) in Wash- your favorite channels including Grown-ish premiered on Jan. 3. Following On Jan. 17, River- ington DC as she ABC, CBS, the CW, and Freeform Zoey Johnson (Yara Shahidi) as she begins dale premiered the defends the pub- have both returning and new shows college, the show highlights her journey end of its second lic images of the making appearances almost every into adulthood. season, following the nation. Lastly, at night of this month. Some of TV’s favorite detectives story of Jason Blos- 10 PM, How to Get On Jan. 1, the Bachelor returned to returned for the second half of their som’s death. Based courtesy wikimedia commons Away with Murder ABC. This season’s bachelor, Arie Luy- thirteenth season on Criminal Minds. on the Archie Comics, actors KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, tells the story of professor Annalise Keating (Viola endyk Jr., has sent many contestants Airing on CBS, these FBI agents investigate Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Davis) and her students at Middleton University as home after only four weeks of airing. Luy- crimes with each cast member having a spe- and Cole Sprouse work together to build the cast they struggle to keep the public from discovering endyk hopes to find love this season after cial talent that helps them analyze and solve and to solve the crime that put their town in a dangerous secrets. his devastating heartbreak with Emily cases across the country. state of terror. Tune in for the reappearance of your favorite Maynard Johnson from season eight of ABC’s newest show, The Good Doctor, Shonda Rhimes’ Thursday nights returned on characters this season. the Bachelorette. K. Monsef returned to screens on Jan. 8 after its winter Jan. 18 on ABC, starting at 8 PM with Grey’s (Sources: Business Insider, ABC, TV Guide, Freeform) Barnum film debuts Youtuber sparks controversy by Lauren Sanders wright, respectively. Both Zendaya and Efron add by Hayley Knowlton who saw the video due to his offensive behavior Editor-in-Chief a youthful, romantic aspect to the film, and the People Editor toward the victim and his family. Paul’s ignorant Twirling colors, gorgeous vibrato, and Zac two actors hold their own when it comes to vocals. Renowned YouTuber Logan Paul recently actions were extremely disrespectful to the vic- Efron – what more could a person ask for? The However, fame aside, the most notable supporting sparked controversy among viewers when he tim’s family; he published the death of their loved Greatest Showman, an original musical film, pre- actor seem to be Kaela Settle as the Bearded Lady. posted a graphic video of his visit to Japan’s one for six million people to see. Many spoke out miered on Dec. 8, captivating children and adults Settle, a relatively unknown figure in the movie Aokigahara, or “Sea of Trees.” Due to the against Paul on Twitter and YouTube for showing a alike with its comedy-infused drama and heart- industry, rises into her role in Showman with extremely high rate of suicides in this forest, complete lack of respect for such a serious and warming theme. Showman follows Hugh Jackman panache, gusto, and vocal chords to match. The Aokigahara is more commonly known as the tragic event. as P.T. Barnum, the legendary circus visionary, on actress’ performance as a socially ostracized woman Suicide Forest. Second to the Golden Gate Bridge, Paul deleted the video and posted a written a rollercoaster of a journey from a life of poverty provides a large part of the film’s commentary on this forest has one of the highest suicide rates apology on Twitter the next day. However, this to one of grandeur, introducing bearded ladies and a foolishly discriminatory society, and her acting of any place in the world. It is not uncommon apology caused even more conflict; while Paul owned acrobats along the way. chops shine through for visitors to the Suicide Forest to find empty up to his actions, he also arrogantly brought up The film hinges on as her character pill bottles, rope, or scattered belongings of his large fan base and “great power” in the apology. Jackman’s stage pres- learns to embrace those who have Addressing the ence; his charisma and her differences in entered the forest notion that he vocals carry the plot conjunction with and never left. posted the video from soup to nuts and her talents. Settle Due to the rumor to receive more provide substance for brings an unknown that the forest is views, he stated, the supporting actors face to a film full of haunted with the “I didn’t do it to seamlessly join. household names and restless souls who for views. I get Jackman masters the stands her ground have taken their own views.” Clearly, role of Barnum: dash- with her dramatic lives, Aokigahara this apology out- ing, glamorous, and stage presence and attracts many curious raged the public arrogant with power, chilling vocals. people hoping to find K. Monsef even more, so he yet simultaneously While the plot of something interesting, posted a video of him- endearing and com- Showman maintains including Logan Paul and his friends who accom- self apologizing the next day. Finally, on Jan. 3, he passionate. Compared a feel-good atmo- panied him there. tweeted that he is “taking time to reflect. No vlog to Jackman’s note- sphere, the film has On Dec. 31, Paul posted a video of himself and for now. See you soon.” YouTube addressed the K. Monsef worthy musical per- raised some eyebrows a few friends trekking through the Suicide Forest. situation, stating that “suicide is not a joke” and formance as Jean Valjean in the 2012 film adapta- due to the fact that it more or less overlooks the Several minutes into the video, they stumble upon that are looking into further consequences for Paul. tion of Les Misérables, his portrayal of Barnum is negative aspects of P.T. Barnum. Barnum was an actual dead body hanging from a tree. Paul Though Paul apologized twice, people find it more charming and packs true pizazz, while still notoriously discriminatory and abusive towards approaches the body and continues recording, very difficult to forgive such ignorant actions. maintaining his dramatic prowess and continu- the African-American members of his circus, alleg- filming a shot of the entire body. He blurs the Those opposing him mention that he is 22 years old, ing to tug on the heartstrings of viewers. His edly buying them at auctions and subsequently face out, but the rest of the suicide victim’s figure and that he should be able to know that filming a powerful vocals contribute to a chart-topping physically harming them to fit his visions of “circus is very clear in the video. Standing less than 10 person who just took his own life hours before is soundtrack and accompany the grandiose acting freaks.” Showman’s portrayal of Barnum is one of feet from the body, Paul cracks jokes and laughs, a terrible idea. While he explained that he did not despite his handicap: Jackman’s doctor advised inclusivity and empathy for others, which is logical showing utter disrespect toward this man. post the video for views and that he posted it to him not to sing for Showman due to the 80 for a family movie, yet misleads viewers and shrouds While laughing in a traumatic situation is raise awareness of suicide to increase prevention, stitches he received in his nose after the removal an objectively bigoted man’s legacy. a common defense mechanism, Paul kept those Paul used the image of the body as clickbait in his of a basal-cell carcinoma, but the actor was Nevertheless, Showman is the movie to watch parts in the video while editing it. On top of video. He disrespected a man who took his own life determined to keep singing through his battle this year; it touches on drama, comedy, art, and recording and laughing in the presence of a person and the Suicide Forest itself through his actions. If with skin cancer. human nature, bringing viewers on an expedition who felt so hopeless that he opted to commit Paul will ever regain his enormous “Logang” on You- Accompanying Jackman on the set are other that features more than just a great showman, but suicide, Paul censored his swearing with the sound Tube remains uncertain, as many people explicitly big names including Zendaya and Zac Efron, who a magnificent show. of a squeaky toy. stated that such actions are simply inexcusable. play a trapeze artist and a wealthy young play- (Sources: The Guardian, BBC) Paul’s actions caused an uproar among those (Source: CNN) Actors celebrate the 75th Golden Globes by Thomas Petroff Lee Unkrich directed. James Franco won for From a political stand- the Cecil B. DeMille award for lifetime achievement. People Editor his performance in The Disaster Artist, point, actors and actress- Discussing a variety of issues, Winfrey mentioned The seventy-fifth annual Golden Globes were in which he portrayed the story es wore black in order recent cases of sexual assault, alongside issues of held more than two weeks ago on Jan. 7 at the of Tommy Wiseau, an aspiring to make a statement race and gender. Winfrey stated, ”For too long, Beverly Hilton in Hollywood. Seth Meyers, a come- Hollywood star. against recent scan- women have not been heard or believed if they dare dian with his own late night talk show, hosted the In television, The Hand- dals involving sexual speak the truth to the power of those men. But their event. This year’s Globes were especially impactful maid’s Tale won the award harassment in the time is up. Their time is up.” as celebrities promoted the Time’s Up Movement to for Best Television Series – entertainment com- Winfrey also referenced Recy Taylor, a black encourage awareness for victims of sexual assault drama. Elizabeth Moss also munity. While the woman who was assaulted and raped in Abbeville, and harassment. won the award for Best Per- idea initially sparked Alabama, in 1944, and was threatened by the men The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) formance by an Actress in a in early January, celebri- who brutalized her. Winfrey used Taylor to exemplify invited a number of guests to honor and celebrate Television Series, Drama, for her ties quickly found them- the adversity women have undergone for so very both TV and film. Among the films was the drama outstanding performance as Offred. selves involved in the Times Up long. Her example, however, revealed the powers of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, which Big Little Lies received four Golden movement, which raises money honesty. Winfrey stated, “her story was reported to won the award for Best Motion Picture, Drama. The Globes. Based on the novel by Liane to legally defend the NAACP where a young worker by the name of film’s cast includes Frances McDormand, Woody Har- Moriarty that describes those victimized Rosa Parks became the lead investigator on her case, relson, and Sam Rockwell, involves a murder case three mothers and their of sexual assault. and together they sought justice.” Returning to the of a woman and her mother’s efforts to understand journeys with marriage Nearly 300 celeb- phrase that “Time is Up,” Winfrey emphasized the what happened. McDormand won the award for and parenting, the series rities are involved necessity for social change. Winfrey ended by stat- Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture won the Best Limited Tele- in the movement, ing, “I just hope that Recy Taylor died knowing that – Drama, and Rockwell won Best Performance by an vision Series, and several including Reese With- her truth, like the truth of so many other women Actor in a Supporting Role. actors received awards for erspoon, America Ferrera, who were tormented in those years, and even now Gary Oldman received the Golden Globe for their performances in the show. and Nicole Kidman. Men also tormented, goes marching on.” Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Nicole Kidman won Best Perfor- showed their support by wearing Ultimately, the 2018 Golden Globes could not – Drama for his work in the film Darkest Hour. The mance by an Actress, Laura Dern black, as well as the Time’s Up have been more of an excitement, as the night was film details the events prior to World War II when won Best Performance by a Sup- campaign logo on their coats. a celebration of fantastic performances in entertain- Winston Churchill, played by Oldman, sought to porting Actress, and Alexander K. Monsef Oprah Winfrey made a ment and political speeches. unify and bolster British resolve. The Best Ani- Skarsgard won Best Performance momentous and inspiring (Sources: BBC News, Entertainment Weekly, New mated Motion Picture was awarded to Coco, which by a Supporting Actor. acceptance speech after receiving York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, The Guardian)