My name is Ben Phelps (BP) and I am a television enthusiast.
I have always enjoyed watching TV, but it was usually just a pastime that wavered on the obsessive side. During the spring semester of my sophomore year at Tufts University, though, I started honing my critical skills as a TV reviewer for the Tufts Daily, and the following fall I became an assistant editor and more regular TV writer (my articles can be found here). At the same time, I took a new interest in reading more thoughtful, analytical television reviews (specifically those by Alan Sepinwall, James Poniewozik, Myles McNutt, Maureen Ryan, and the various critics at The Onion's AV Club). I aspired to their level of viewership and of written output, and figured I would set up a personal blog space to practice my technique. Hope you enjoy!
7 years ago
