Melody Esme

Melody Esme is a music, film, and TV writer, based in Portland, OR. In addition to her writing about art and pop culture, she has also published a novel and released riot grrrl music.
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‘Gilmore Girls’ 1×04 Recap: “The Deer Hunters”
Rory endures a barrage of stressful events that would make the Safdie Brothers proud.
‘Gilmore Girls’ 1×03 Recap: “Kill Me Now”
This is close to the worst case scenario for Lorelai.
‘Gilmore Girls’ 1×02 Recap: “The Lorelais’ First Day At Chilton”
From the minute she enters the school, Rory is set up to fail — but she won't fail.
‘Gilmore Girls’ Series Premiere Recap: “Pilot”
'Gilmore Girls' is cool, funny, fast, and loose.
‘Freaks and Geeks’ Finale Recap: I Will Survive
No matter where you stand on the social ladder, concrete labels accomplish nothing but limit the full extent of your person.
‘Freaks and Geeks’ Episode 17 Recap: If My Friends Could See Me Now
The question this episode poses is, what happens after you get everything you wanted?
‘Freaks and Geeks’ Episode 16 Recap: Poor Poor Pitiful Me
Yes, there is a wrong way to kiss.
‘Freaks and Geeks’ Episode 15 Recap: Your Phone’s Off the Hook, But You’re Not
The question this episode asks — about whether or not a broken family might be for the best sometimes — is depressing in its honesty.
‘Freaks and Geeks’ Episode 14 Recap: Squeeze Box
Two motor vehicle incidents bring two unlikely pairs closer.
‘Freaks and Geeks’ Episode 13 Recap: Smokin’
It wouldn't be 'Freaks and Geeks' if an unsympathetic character wasn't given some humanity — dignity, even.









