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Never Have I Ever Showcases Why Representation Matters

August 29, 2022 Natalie Gelman tv show, Review, Netflix

Boyfriends and broken hearts. Those are the two words that capture the essence of Netflix’s comedy show Never Have I Ever. Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, the show follows 17-year-old Devi Vishwakumar, a confident first-generation Indian American teen, who is trying to find herself. Throughout the show,… Read the rest at our website.

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Stranger Things Returns After Three-Year Hiatus

June 8, 2022 Veronica Romano Sci-Fi, Review, TV Series, Netflix

Stranger Things released its fourth season following a three-year wait on May 27. The hit series has been a success in 83 countries with 268.79 million hours viewed and counting since its 2016 release. This season’s plot is set in March of 1986, nine months after the events of… Read the rest at our website.

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Netflix’s Biopic, Halston, Showcases How Fame Can Be The Ultimate Downfall

June 14, 2021 Emily Schraer Fashion, Review, Netflix, biopic

Netflix’s newest biopic, Halston, covers the iconic fashion designer’s life from the early 1960s to his death in 1990. It’s based on Steven Gaines’ biography, Simply Halston: The Untold Story and produced by Ryan Murphy who may be a familiar name if you have watched shows like Glee, Pose,… Read the rest at our website.

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These Five Video Games Are More Than Just Competitions—They’re An Artform

June 3, 2021 Andy Cabrera Video Games, Review, storytelling

For those unfamiliar with video games, it may be difficult to see them as pieces of art. You might also think that if you look at them as simply a way to pass time. I know not every game is a work of art, even if they have incredible… Read the rest at our website.

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The Debate Over Mongoose Rodeo’s Crowsworn and Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight

May 2, 2021 Spencer Jolibois Video Games, Review

What is “originality?” Merriam-Webster describes it as, “the quality or state of being original,” or “the ability to think independently and creatively.” That is a standard definition, but since everything we do is a derivative of past experiences and actions, is anything truly original? This question was inadvertently asked… Read the rest at our website.

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HBO’s Genera+ion Showcases Queer Representation

April 6, 2021 Emily Schraer HBO, tv show, LGBTQ+, Review

Genera+ion, HBO’s latest hit series co-created by the father-daughter duo Daniel Barnz and Zelda Barnz tells the story of a group of teens in high school exploring their sexuality. The eight-episode show features Chester (Justice Smith), a queer student who enjoys wearing crop tops and power statements on his… Read the rest at our website.

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Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia Explores Mother-Daughter Relationships

March 9, 2021 Angela Perez Review, Netflix, tv show

Ginny & Georgia hit our Netflix screens for the first time on Feb. 24 and it’s officially the hottest show on the platform. It involves everything one tends to love: drama, humor and living room dance parties. Ginny & Georgia tells the story of a young mom, Georgia (Brianne… Read the rest at our website.

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Netflix’s Bridgerton Showcases Gender Roles In The 18th Century

January 25, 2021 Angela Perez Review, Netflix, tv show

If you are looking for a scandal filled show with elements of romance and deceit, look no further. Netflix’s Bridgerton is for you. This eight-episode drama premiered on Dec. 25, 2020. It was created by Chris Van Dusen with Shonda Rhimes as executive producer. Bridgerton is based on the… Read the rest at our website.

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The Queen’s Gambit Delves Into The Competitive Game Of Chess And Addiction

November 17, 2020 Angela Perez Review, Netflix, tv show

Watching a show about chess might not sound like the most interesting thing in the world but Netflix’s new series, The Queen’s Gambit, has been a hit since it’s released on Oct. 23. Set during the Cold War era, the show centers around an orphan chess prodigy and her… Read the rest at our website.

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HBO’s Euphoria Depicts The Harsh Realities Of Adolescence

September 5, 2020 Michael Cuervo Review, HBO, tv show, Euphoria

In June 2019, Euphoria, HBO’s latest bar-setting series, hit our screens for the first time. Created by actor and filmmaker Sam Levinson, Euphoria is an eye-opening examination of young adulthood. It follows a group of high school students as they navigate a world of sex, mental illness, alcohol, drug… Read the rest at our website.

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