Valerie Ettenhofer

Valerie Ettenhofer is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer, TV-lover, and mac and cheese enthusiast. As a Senior Contributor at Film School Rejects, she covers television through regular reviews and her recurring column, Episodes. She is also a voting member of the Critics Choice Association's television and documentary branches. Twitter: @aandeandval (She/her)
Russian Doll

‘Russian Doll’ Review: Natasha Lyonne is the Best of Netflix

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Netflix’s latest, co-created by Amy Poehler, is a ‘Groundhog Day’-inspired look at mortality and sanity in New York City.

True Crime Dilemma

The True Crime Dilemma

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Now that Zac Efron is playing Ted Bundy, it’s time to re-evaluate our relationship with true crime.

Tom Summer Ending

‘(500) Days of Summer’ and 10 Years of Reflection

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The indie rom-com made waves at Sundance in 2009, but does it hold up?

Stranger Things

Prepare Yourself For The Year of Finn Wolfhard

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The teen actor has not one but six star-studded upcoming projects worth looking forward to.

Olaf And Man Woman

‘A Series Of Unfortunate Events’ is 2019’s Surprise Guide to Fighting Corruption

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Oppression, incompetence, and intolerance are familiar foes in the series’ timely final season

Rewind Directed By Women

The Best Movies Directed By Women in 2018

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Before writing 2018 off as a bad year for movies, add these to your to-watch list.

Rewind Best Tv Episodes

The Best TV Scenes of 2018

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

Unorthodox dance sequences, moments of self-definition, and a smattering of murders round out our favorite TV scenes of the year.

Instant Fam

‘Instant Family’ Review: Foster Parenting, Warts and All

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

The true-story based movie, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, is better at honesty than comedy

Friends Featured Image Turkey

TV Episodes to Fit Every Type of Thanksgiving

By Valerie Ettenhofer 

From ‘Friends’ to ‘Mad Men,’ we’ve got your post-turkey binge-session covered.