Genre: Romance, Drama |
This is Emma Woodhouse. She is the main character and is very professional. Although she may seem a little pretentious at times, she truly is down-to-earth and caring. She loves her sister, Isabel or Izzy, and her brother-in-law, who is Alex Knightley's brother. While it may seem that she is the teacher and the mentor in the web series, it turns out that she is also the student too. |
This is Harriet Smith. When she first applied to the job she was shy, but responsible. Over the course of the series, she decided to improve her life and not be afraid to yell "Hell yes!" while wearing high heels. She dealt with heartbreak, unexpected romances, and unrequited love. Will she ever be happy? |
Alex Knightley is Emma Woodhouse's family friend. In the Emma Approved company, he seems to be the practical and sensible one (but not say that Emma isn't practical or sensible). He's hardworking and like the boy next door. What Emma doesn't know is that he is able to have romantic feelings for a certain girl... |
Hey this is Bobby Martin! (Or B-Mart as he calls himself.) He's the IT guy that Alex hired to fix the computers. When he meets Harriet for the first time, he absolutely becomes smitten with her and asks her out via a video and asks her if she would embark the 1000 paper cranes quest with him. Will she say yes to him? |
Are you more Emma or Alex? Let me know in the comments below!
This web series is wonderful! I laughed and cried (a lot) in a lot of episodes and this show holds a place in my heart. What's really cool is that we can see that Emma Approved is a "real" company. Emma posts her lifestyle excellence tips and fashion ideas on her website. I really like the outfits because I sometimes get inspiration. These outfits are truly inspirational because they show that you can express yourself while wearing professional, workplace clothes without looking bland.
I've never heard of Jane Austen's Emma until after watching The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. In fact this was developed by the same person. I really enjoy how there are people out there who are continuing Jane Austen's story by modernizing it. This really shows how classic novels written in the 1800s are not boring and still relevant today.
There are about 72 episodes in this whole web series. Watch the first video below!
I've never heard of Jane Austen's Emma until after watching The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. In fact this was developed by the same person. I really enjoy how there are people out there who are continuing Jane Austen's story by modernizing it. This really shows how classic novels written in the 1800s are not boring and still relevant today.
There are about 72 episodes in this whole web series. Watch the first video below!
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Genre: Romance, Drama, Comedy
Age: 12+
Rating: 5/5
Hi everyone! This is my first blog post about web series! I usually write about traditional TV shows that appear on actual TV, but I thought I would share this with you! Web series are similar to TV shows, as they regularly post episodes. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do. If you would like more posts similar to this, please let me know in the comments below! Happy binging!
This web series is based on the story of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen in the modern day. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bennet is a graduate student who majors in mass communications is forever annoyed by her mother's attempts to find a husband for her. She and two sisters, Jane and Lydia, meet Bing Lee, William Darcy, Ricky Collins, and George Wickham along with Lizzie's best friend Charlotte Lu as they face hardships, scandalous intentions, and unexpected romances.
Call me nerdy, but I love classic novels. Pride and Prejudice was the first classic novel I ever read and it still is one of my favorite stories. (Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is my favorite book, just in case if you were wondering.) Okay, it is a romance story, but it's acclaimed for a reason! It's not your ordinary romance novel. It's a better love story than Twilight. (To be honest, every love story is a better love story than Twilight.)
Call me nerdy, but I love classic novels. Pride and Prejudice was the first classic novel I ever read and it still is one of my favorite stories. (Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is my favorite book, just in case if you were wondering.) Okay, it is a romance story, but it's acclaimed for a reason! It's not your ordinary romance novel. It's a better love story than Twilight. (To be honest, every love story is a better love story than Twilight.)
This is Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bennet. She's your cool older sister who is really responsible. As the middle child, she has to deal with her younger sister Lydia and try to be more like her sister Jane. She totally a book nerd and loves to rant about her daily affairs by documenting them with videos. She recalls the events that happened by playing theater with costumes and impressions of her friends and enemies. |
This is Charlotte Lu. (She is based off of Charlotte Lucas, Elizabeth's best friend.) She is the same age as Lizzie and edits her videos. When Charlotte isn't helping Lizzie with the videos, she works with Ricky Collins at Collins&Collins, despite Lizzie's opposition. She has a younger sister named Maria Lu. |
This is Jane Bennet. She is the sweetest girl ever and loves Pinterest boards and tea. Jane is the oldest sister in the Bennet family and has a crush on Bing Lee, the man who also happens to be the one her mom wants her daughters to have. Although she is quiet and shy, she can be outspoken and have strong opinions. |
This is Lydia Bennet. She's cool. She's quirky. She's all about the adorbs. (In this adaptation, Lydia is 20 years old instead of 15 years old, which makes the modern day version more realistic.) As the youngest child, she is rebellious and loves to party. Despite all that extroversion, Lydia is a down-to-earth girl who loves her sisters. |
Bing Lee is the rich, single, (and hot) medical student at Netherfield. (He's the modern version of Mr. Bingley... you see what the writers did there?) He falls in love with Jane Bennet but his sister Caroline gets in the way to prevent that from happening because unlike the Lee family, the Bennets are not as well-off. |
Caroline Lee is based off of Caroline Bingley and is the mean girl. She gets envious of her brother's romance and affection with Jane Bennet so much that she tries to drive the two apart. Caroline tries to be close friends with Lizzie while she's filming her vlogs. But she tries to pry on Lizzie's life after William Darcy gives Lizzie a heart felt letter. |
Meet William Darcy. He is a robot. Not a literal robot, though. He's seen as stiff, proper, and prideful in the eyes of Lizzie. She hates him so much that she reenacts most of her "playing theater" skits with him wearing a red bow tie and a beret. Despite all that, Darcy is actually a sweetheart and somehow falls for Lizzie. (Dun dun dun....) |
This is Ricky Collins--or he would like to call himself "Mr. Collins". He is Lizzie's childhood friend and talks a tad bit too formally. (In the original story, Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth but she rejects him. He then proceeds to ask Charlotte and she agrees.) In the modern version, he asks Lizzie to work for his company: Collins&Collins. After Lizzie rejects the offer (despite offering a handsome salary), Charlotte takes the job. |
This is George Wickham. You may think: "Wow this guy is really fine!" Yes, he is. (In the original story, Wickham is a soldier who captivates Elizabeth's attention and runs off with Lydia.) In this story, Wickham and Darcy have a feud. It's more like a family feud. With the two resenting each other, Wickham takes advantage of Lydia. I have to say that Wickham is a bad man. Too bad he's good looking and a swim coach. |
Who is your favorite character? Would you vlog your daily affairs like Lizzie? Let me know in the comments below!
Since this story is based on a classic novel, some people may not enjoy or understand the allure. I recommend this to everyone! It's such a great spin on a classic novel! This truly is a great web series and it made me laugh and cry throughout the whole series. The web series is complete and you can watch the entire playlist on Youtube.
What do you think of this web series? You can check out the entire playlist on Youtube. Please comment down below what you think and what I should review next!
Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama
Age: 13+
Rating: 3.5/5
Young Queen Mary of Scots is immediately sent to French Court after one of the nuns at the convent she resided in was poisoned. She needs to marry Prince Francis in order to secure a political alliance. However, Nostradamus, the prognosticator, predicts that the marriage will cause Francis's death. Catherine de Medici, Francis's mother and regent of France, attempts to prevent the marriage. Will Mary be able to marry Francis in order to save her country and for love?
This show reminds me of Gone With the Wind because this show is historical fiction. It is based on true events, but some characters or events may be tweaked or added. I really enjoy how this show incorporates history. For me, history is not my favorite subject in school. (I do like history, though.) By presenting history as a drama makes learning more fun.
I do not think these characters are necessarily historically accurate. Mary Queen of Scots and her cousin Elizabeth I were definitely fighting over the throne. However, Mary was about 6 feet tall and there are other details that are overlooked or even unmentioned. This show's purpose is not to retell the history of the political struggles in Europe.
This show reminds me of Gone With the Wind because this show is historical fiction. It is based on true events, but some characters or events may be tweaked or added. I really enjoy how this show incorporates history. For me, history is not my favorite subject in school. (I do like history, though.) By presenting history as a drama makes learning more fun.
I do not think these characters are necessarily historically accurate. Mary Queen of Scots and her cousin Elizabeth I were definitely fighting over the throne. However, Mary was about 6 feet tall and there are other details that are overlooked or even unmentioned. This show's purpose is not to retell the history of the political struggles in Europe.
Do you enjoy historical fanfiction? Or do you write historical fanfiction? Send me some of your favorites and yours may be seen in a future post!
This show was recommended to me by Netflix after finishing the seasons of Pretty Little Liars. I would recommend this show to people who are not willing to invest time and effort in a show. While I do enjoy watching it, this show is not the best. Many of the episodes do not further the plot and some events are not historically accurate. In my opinion, the show was really engaging in the first 2 seasons. However, the drama and the excitement died down in the third season. This show truly feels like historical fanfiction instead of a historical reenactment of events as a drama. This is why I rated Reign as a 3.5/5.
Some topics discussed may be uncomfortable for some, such as rape. There are references to sex a lot so the age range is raised up higher. I think the age guideline is a suggestion because some are more mature or less mature for their ages.
There are currently 4 seasons of the show and each episode is 40 minutes long. Season 4 is the final season as the show will be cancelled. The show is available on CW and Netflix.
Some topics discussed may be uncomfortable for some, such as rape. There are references to sex a lot so the age range is raised up higher. I think the age guideline is a suggestion because some are more mature or less mature for their ages.
There are currently 4 seasons of the show and each episode is 40 minutes long. Season 4 is the final season as the show will be cancelled. The show is available on CW and Netflix.
Please leave a comment, rate this show, and watch the trailer below!
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Hi everyone! I hope you're all happily binging on your favorite TV shows! While Ice Cream and Popcorn is all about TV, I'd like to introduce some related topics: parodies. Who doesn't love a good parody? I know I do. There's this channel on YouTube called The Hillywood Show and I've been watching them ever since they made their Doctor Who Parody. (In fact that was the first video Hillywood video I ever saw.)
The Hillywood Show is founded by two sisters: Hilly and Hannah Hindi. They have been uploading videos on their channel since 2006. They're known for their Twilight parodies but have parodied other movies and TV shows. Their most recent video is the Suicide Squad Parody. I probably know what you're thinking: "Suicide Squad was the worst movie ever" or "Joker didn't even appear in the movie that often". Well, I can definitely tell you that their parody is awesome and out of this world! The girls' video is very professional, the makeup and costumes are immaculate, and Joker probably had more screen time in the parody than in the movie. Check it out below:
The Hillywood Show is founded by two sisters: Hilly and Hannah Hindi. They have been uploading videos on their channel since 2006. They're known for their Twilight parodies but have parodied other movies and TV shows. Their most recent video is the Suicide Squad Parody. I probably know what you're thinking: "Suicide Squad was the worst movie ever" or "Joker didn't even appear in the movie that often". Well, I can definitely tell you that their parody is awesome and out of this world! The girls' video is very professional, the makeup and costumes are immaculate, and Joker probably had more screen time in the parody than in the movie. Check it out below:
What Other Parodies Do They Make?
Where do I even start? The girls are so talented! Hilly Hindi could play any role and still look attractive! Seriously she played Elena from Vampire Diaries and the 10th Doctor. It's uncanny! Not only that, they represent the #ShortGirlsClub. I've always thought it was hard for someone shorter to slay and star as a main character. Hilly is only 5'2" but her talent is 6'1".
These girls definitely deserve all the praise and views because their videos are so well done. Here are some of my favorite videos of theirs:
These girls definitely deserve all the praise and views because their videos are so well done. Here are some of my favorite videos of theirs:
Which video is your favorite? Comment down below and let me know what you think!
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To my readers:
Thank you all for reading my blog! It gives me pleasure that I’m able to share my television hobby--and passion-- with you. However, it has brought to my attention that there are people who clearly do not agree with my reviews.
If you go to my “About” page, you will see a brief overview of Ice Cream and Popcorn. This is a blog where I review television shows that other have recommended or that I recommend. Ice Cream and Popcorn is great for those who do not know what to watch next after finishing a series. It is more helpful when the reader has similar taste in television.
In regards to a blog, you can comment, criticize, or delete a post. I have allowed you to comment your opinions and criticize my ratings, but you cannot take down my blog. Only I can do that. If you do not enjoy my blog, please do not read it. That would be a waste of time.
“Aren’t I allowed to say what I want?” you wonder. Yes you are able to comment your views, but do not attack me if my views do not coincide with yours.
If I rate a show higher or lower than you would have or wrote something that does not agree with you, that’s okay. There is a reason why some people choose to watch or not watch certain shows. This is why your favorite movies could have a low rating on reviews such as Rotten Tomatoes. But, if there is a mistake in my review regarding the plot, character, etc. then please correct me. I will gladly take that into account.
Again, thank you so much for visiting Ice Cream and Popcorn! Happy reading and happy binging!
Ashley Fu
If you go to my “About” page, you will see a brief overview of Ice Cream and Popcorn. This is a blog where I review television shows that other have recommended or that I recommend. Ice Cream and Popcorn is great for those who do not know what to watch next after finishing a series. It is more helpful when the reader has similar taste in television.
In regards to a blog, you can comment, criticize, or delete a post. I have allowed you to comment your opinions and criticize my ratings, but you cannot take down my blog. Only I can do that. If you do not enjoy my blog, please do not read it. That would be a waste of time.
“Aren’t I allowed to say what I want?” you wonder. Yes you are able to comment your views, but do not attack me if my views do not coincide with yours.
If I rate a show higher or lower than you would have or wrote something that does not agree with you, that’s okay. There is a reason why some people choose to watch or not watch certain shows. This is why your favorite movies could have a low rating on reviews such as Rotten Tomatoes. But, if there is a mistake in my review regarding the plot, character, etc. then please correct me. I will gladly take that into account.
Again, thank you so much for visiting Ice Cream and Popcorn! Happy reading and happy binging!
Ashley Fu
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