“There are many stories of chivalry, where the heroic knight saves the damsel in distress. This is not one of them,” was the opening line of “Damsel,” Netflix’s latest film released on March 8, otherwise known as International Women’s Day. Like many during their childhood, I was mesmerized by fairy […]
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‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ welcomes new rookies
Welcome to the sixth season of “Formula 1: Drive to Survive.” This season has brought many exciting new challenges and opportunities for teams to show everyone what they got, but this doesn’t always mean that they will come out on top. This season had three brand new rookies joining. That […]
Live action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ alters tone and plot points
The wait is finally over as Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Nickelodeon show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has finally dropped on the streaming service, leaving fans with mixed emotions on what the platform has done with the first season and where it’s headed if it gets renewed for a […]
New animated film ‘Leo’ is a family-friendly heartwarming story
Happy Madison Productions recently released a new family-oriented film, “Leo,” the company’s second animated movie ever following “Eight Crazy Nights” from 2003. The plot follows a class pet, a tuatara named Leonardo (Adam Sandler), who discovers he may only have a year left to live. Through this revelation, he decides […]
‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ contestants file flimsy lawsuit
Recently, Netflix released “Squid Game: The Challenge,” a five-episode reality competition show based on the fictional Korean drama “Squid Game.” The point of “Squid Game” was to critique capitalistic society and how people put their lives on the line to succeed financially, which makes the release of the real version […]
New season of ‘Castlevania’ outshines possible critiques
The adult animated series “Castlevania” has returned with its sequel series “Castlevania: Nocturne.” Powerhouse Animation returned to its roots with this eight episode spinoff series released on Sept. 28. In the two years after the release of the final season of the main series, the studio has released a few […]
Netflix’s new live action ‘One Piece’ adaptation has fans thrilled
When Netflix announced they’d be doing another live action version of an anime, the collective reaction from anime fans was, “Oh not again!” Netflix later specified that the anime receiving this live action treatment would be “One Piece,” the story of a boy named Monkey D. Luffy as he gathers […]
‘Love Is Blind’ goes live for season four reunion
Is love really blind? Well, ask the season four contestants of the hit Netflix reality series “Love Is Blind.” The hit show took a twist this season and streamed the reunion live on Sunday — something the popular Netflix series has never done before. Hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey, […]
Pokémon gifts fans promises of new content on 27th anniversary
This past Monday marked the 27th anniversary of Pokémon! Also known as Pokémon Day, this anniversary celebrates the birth of a franchise beloved by fans across the globe – myself included. In the past, Pokémon Day has featured big announcements from the brand during their Pokémon Presents livestreams, and this […]
‘Outer Banks’ exits reality in third season
The third season of Netflix’s “Outer Banks” was released last Thursday, and it was recently renewed for a fourth season. Seasons one and two followed John B (Chase Stokes) and his friends acting recklessly. By watching any episode of the “Outer Banks,” you can definitely expect a wild ride, full […]