Celebrities speaking out about their traumatic experiences throughout stardom has only recently become a topic of interest. “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jennette McCurdy and “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir” by Matthew Perry are two examples of stories that took audiences by surprise, and recently […]
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Kardashian frenzy amps up with second season
“The Kardashians” is back on Hulu, and it reveals all the Kardashian drama we have been waiting to see. The first episode of season two aired on Sept. 22, offering a much more detailed window into the chaos hinted at by social media drama. The season follows Kim Kardashian, Khloé […]
“Girl from Plainville” mirrors source material’s sinister tone
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. Streaming services' original shows cannot get enough of mentally-ill teens. From Netflix's adaptation of “13 Reasons Why” to Hulu's adaptation of “Looking for Alaska,” the need for struggling teens on screen has been on the rise. A majority of the shows have been a miss. […]
“Fresh” actors cannot save abysmal screenplay
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. Mimi Cave’s directorial debut “Fresh” premiered on Hulu on March 4. With a runtime of almost two hours and the leading roles filled by respected names, this film promised to titillate audiences seeking a lengthy, darkly comedic thrill ride. We went in expecting an entertaining […]
“Nomadland” leaves audience at loss for words
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia If any fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are already excited about the upcoming film “The Eternals,” directed by the incredible Chloé Zhao, then they need to watch her latest project “Nomadland,” which can be found on Hulu or in select movie theaters. Written, […]
Hulu’s “I am Greta” is emotionally riveting and inspiring
Photo courtesy of European Parliament, Wikimedia Commons On Oct. 23, “I Am Greta” was released to streaming service Hulu. The documentary followed Greta Thunberg’s journey from being one girl protesting outside of Swedish Parliament to becoming an international inspiration for climate justice. The film supported the need for change through […]
New Hulu show “Pen15” remains funny and real
Photo courtesy of Pen15, Wikipedia Hulu’s breakout show “Pen15” premiered its second season on Sept.18, picking up just two days after where season one left off. Leads Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine depict young, teenage versions of themselves back in the 2000s, acting alongside real 13-year-olds. The show is […]
Streaming services compete to supersede TV subscriptions
Photo courtesy of Anthony Quintano, Flickr Winter isn’t the only thing around the corner; the end of the decade is near. At the beginning of this decade, most people watched their television using cable. Now the new decade is arriving, and with it comes a war between multiple streaming services that […]
Fyre Festival documentaries highlight wrongdoings
Photo courtesy of Fyre Fraud, Wikipedia “Fyre Festival” is back in the news as two documentaries, “Fyre” on Netflix and “Fyre Fraud” on Hulu, explore what went wrong when it came to creating the greatest music festival failure in history. The festival was set to take place over two weekends […]
Streaming Services Still Cannot Beat Television
Photo courtesy of Netflix, Wikipedia Netflix has become the one of the primary ways that society watches television shows and movies. With its streaming abilities allowing people to watch anything anywhere, nostalgic television shows that people might have missed when it was on TV are now available to watch. That […]