Directing and writing credits: "Here Comes the Son" is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino. I want to say mean things about this backdoor pilot, but who am I kidding, I totally would have watched "Windward Circle" if it didn't immediately die. For starters, I love…
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There are countless awesome tv series with female showrunners at the helm. Right now, WiR is only covering Gilmore Girls, but hopes to eventually include shows like Insecure and Transparent.
'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 20: Say Goodnight, Gracie
Directing and writing credits: "Say Goodnight, Gracie" is directed by Jamie Babbit. Amy Sherman-Palladino has the story credit and shares the teleplay credit with Janet Leahy. Babbit has directed a bunch of previous episodes: "The Road Trip to Harvard" - Lorelai maxes out her credit card…
'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 19: Keg! Max!
Directing and writing credits: "Keg! Max!" is directed by Chris Long, written by Daniel Palladino. Long has directed so many episodes at this point that it's hard to keep track. Here's the running tally: "Presenting Lorelai Gilmore" - Dean is disgusted by the thought of wearing…
'Insecure' Season 3, Episode 7: Obsessed-Like
"Obsessed-Like" is directed by Kevin Bray, written by Prentice Penny. Bray has been involved with "Insecure" since S1 and has worked on many other dope shows like "Black-ish," "Fresh Off the Boat," and "The Americans." He got his start directing music videos for icons like Jennifer Lopez, Lauryn Hill, and…
'Gilmore Girls' Season 3, Episode 18: Happy Birthday, Baby
Directing and writing credits: "Happy Birthday, Baby" is directed by Gail Mancuso, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. I'm still waiting on "Besties," Mancuso's first feature film, to get a premiere date but IMDB says it's still in pre-production. Sadly, this is Mancuso's final episode of "Gilmore…
'Insecure' Season 3, Episode 6: Ready-Like
"Ready-Like" is directed by Liesl Tommy, written by Laura Kittrell. Tommy is primarily known for her work in theater but has recently pivoted to television and film. Her past work includes episodes of "Queen Sugar" and "Dietland," and she is currently working on "Born a Crime," the upcoming film adaptation…