Netflix’s new hit limited series “Adolescence” has started an important conversation across the U.K. about how best to protect children from violent misogyny and other extremist content on social media. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted the creators at 10 Downing Street to discuss how best to tackle the issues […]
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‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ divulges the dangers of wellness influencers
In 2013, Belle Gibson began documenting her journey with a brain tumor and how she was healing it herself with health and wellness practices. She sold cookbooks and developed apps, inviting her band of followers into the world of holistic healing that saved her from a certain death. It almost […]
Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ is absolutely wanted
The romantic comedy world of movies and shows has been lacking for a while. Nothing ever seems to measure up to the love stories that we grew up on — until now. Newly released on Netflix is the television series “Nobody Wants This,” a must-watch show that checks off all […]
‘Heartstopper’ tugs on heartstrings with season three
Season three of “Heartstopper” came out on Thursday, Oct. 3 and has quickly risen to Netflix’s top 10 in over 60 countries. This long-awaited season has not disappointed, bringing elements of the comics that fans have come to expect. “Heartstopper,” based on the graphic novel series written by Alice Oseman […]
‘Umbrella Academy’ disappoints fans with season finale
Superhero Netflix series “The Umbrella Academy” centers around seven adopted siblings. It was based on a limited comic book series under the same name, written by Gerard Way, illustrated by Gabriel Bá and published by Dark Horse Comics. Season one begins with 43 women who previously showed no signs of […]
‘You’ reignites bingeworthy status halfway through fourth season
I think it is safe to say that season four of the hit show “You” was disappointing. On March 9, the second half of the season was released with minimal hype. While starting it, I was fully prepared to go into this review giving it two stars maximum and honestly […]
‘You’ loses steam in fourth season
The hit Netflix series “You” released the first part of its fourth season last Thursday, Feb. 9. Viewers were skeptical about this season, because where could we possibly go from here without our beloved Love Quinn, played by the amazing Victoria Pedretti. This season, we follow Jonathan Moore, an alias […]
‘Wednesday’ is kooky and spooky
Netflix’s new series, “Wednesday,” is a Tim Burton spin off of the creepy, kooky family we all know and love, “The Addams Family.” This show focuses on Wednesday, the deadpan daughter of Morticia and Gomez Addams. In this spin off, Jenna Ortega stars as the mysterious juvenile known as Wednesday […]
“Blockbuster” struggles against season length constraints
The first season of Netflix’s new sitcom “Blockbuster” premiered on Friday, Nov. 3 to mixed reviews. With the same vibes as its NBC predecessors, the show tries too hard to stick to the sitcom blueprint without following through with the charm and heart that viewers expect. In the pilot, Timmy […]
New Cowboy Bebop remake takes two steps forward, three steps back
Photo courtesy of Adam Chu's Tumblr, Wiki. From the brilliantly defined cast of characters to the lively world-building, there’s a lot to love about “Cowboy Bebop.” However, the live-action adaptation fails to properly translate any of these aspects from the original anime. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the seminal 1998 anime “Cowboy […]