M. Poupard

Margaux Poupard is an award-winning comedy screenwriter, freelance copywriter, and accomplished producer.

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Television | Reviews

The Strain review: “Gone Smooth”

M. Poupard July 28, 2014

Anyone who calls The Strain a “slow burn” doesn’t have a clear understanding of the term. If you’ve seen Marilyn Manson’s ‘98 music video “Dope Show,” you’ve already seen the water-cooler moment from last...

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Television | Reviews

The Strain review: “The Box”

M. Poupard July 21, 2014

The most compelling mystery in The Strain is not the one at its core because so far, this vampirism outbreak is stalled due to convoluted character backstory and attempts to intertwine them with some...

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Television | Reviews

The Strain review: “Night Zero”

M. Poupard July 14, 2014

If The Strain wants you to know one thing by the end of “Night Zero,” it’s that vampires are just as cool and brutal as those zombies you love so much. And it works,...

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Television | Reviews

I Wanna Marry “Harry” review: End of Season One

M. Poupard June 23, 2014

If a reality dating show gets pulled from air four episodes in, does anyone care about it’s FairyTale Ending©? Fox yanked I Wanna Marry ‘Harry’ faster than NBC cancels its freshman comedies, making the...

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Television | Reviews

I Wanna Marry “Harry” review: “My ‘Brother’ William”

M. Poupard June 11, 2014

When you’re faking your way through Prince-dom, what’s the quickest way to confirm speculation without saying anything at all? Poorly photoshop a picture of yourself and your bro-lo el cunado “William”; leave it in...

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Television News

New Web Series to Watch: Good Job!

M. Poupard June 10, 2014

What’s the only thing worse than having an actual job? Looking for one. Good Job!, a new web series created by Fistful of Cake Films, premieres today on YouTube and totally gets what it’s...

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Television | Reviews

I Wanna Marry “Harry” review: “Spotted by the ‘Paparazzi'”

M. Poupard June 4, 2014

Last nights episode of I Wanna Marry “Harry” made no effort to squash the remaining contestants incessant speculation of whether or not they’re really all vying for Prince Harry’s (or some kind of royals)...

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Television | Reviews

I Wanna Marry Harry review: “Competing for the Crown”

M. Poupard May 28, 2014

We’re going into week two of reality dating competition, I Wanna Marry “Harry” and our remaining bevy of ladies don’t seem super phased by still having the identity of “Sir” kept from them. Surely...

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Television | Reviews

I Wanna Marry “Harry” review: “The Masquerade Begins”

M. Poupard May 21, 2014

Because nothing screams: I WANNA BE IN A SERIOUSLY COMMITTED RELATIONSHIP like going on a reality dating TV show, predicated on lies and shallowness. Unlike The Bachelor or Bachelorette though, I Wanna Marry “Harry”...

7 Minutes

Television | Reviews

Rosemary’s Baby miniseries review: “Part Two”

M. Poupard May 16, 2014

It’s here. The let-down ending of NBC’s shoulda been aborted, Rosemary’s Baby. Jointly reviewed with Samir Roy. Samir: How can a movie feel so long and not enough at the same time? It’s a...

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Television | Reviews

Rosemary’s Baby miniseries review: “Part One”

M. Poupard May 12, 2014

Samir and I double down on NBC’s miniseries version of Rosemary’s Baby. Margaux: Not all reboots/updates/remakes are created equal or with any sort of consideration for its source material. It’s generally interesting to see what...

5 Minutes

Television | Reviews

The Following review: “Forgive”

M. Poupard April 29, 2014

The Following’s finale proves one thing, and it’s not the power of forgiveness, as the episodes title “Forgive” might suggest. Kevin Williamson redefined the horror genre with Scream, but a strong concept doesn’t always...