netflix adaptations

“AstroBoy” Review: The Blastoff of Anime in the United States

The latest Netflix animated series has a groundbreaking transcontinental history.…

August 11, 2023

Avatar: The Last Airbender Live-Action Remake Has a Lot To Live Up To

 The beloved Nickelodeon cartoon has held fame for decades, with fans proclaiming it one of the  best shows ever made. The 2024 live-action film has some big shoes to fill.…

July 28, 2023

A screenshot from Lady Chatterley's Lover featuring Emma Corrin and Matthew Duckett

‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ Delivers Scandalous Period-Piece Drama

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Netflix's recent adaptation of the classic, controversial novel brings its emotional message and subversive story to a new audience.…

January 19, 2023

In an article about the new Netflix movie, "Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between", a screenshot of the two main characters.

Is ‘Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between’ Worth Watching?

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

Netflix’s latest teen romance is a charming movie, but its flaws lie in a diluted execution.…

July 21, 2022

Will Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Be Another Live-Action Failure?

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

Given the platform's reputation for ruining adaptations of animated shows, fans have little hope for this remake.…

July 8, 2022

Will the New Live-Action ‘Avatar’ Series Be Any Good?

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

Fans definitely have some mixed feelings about the Netflix remake of this beloved cartoon — and rightfully so.…

September 15, 2021

What Is There To Love About Chishiya From ‘Alice in Borderland’?

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The character conceals compassion beneath a ruthless demeanor in order to survive in the hit Netflix manga adaptation.…

March 8, 2021

illustration of bloom from fate: the winx saga

You Should Give Netflix’s ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ a Chance

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

Although the show has failed to impress fans of Nickelodeon's 'Winx Club,' it is still worthwhile and enjoyable to watch.…

February 14, 2021

Could the Live-Action Remake of ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Be DOA?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Will audiences ever get to see Netflix's new 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' or are they stuck with M. Night Shyamalan's 2010 atrocity?…

August 25, 2020

Netflix’s ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Reimagines the Classic Stoneybrook Gang in the 21st Century

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The series implements intricate lessons on empathy and perception, and with its inclusiveness, indicates a positive direction for children's programming.…

July 30, 2020

Screenshot from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

The ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Comic Is Superior to the Show

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Netflix's adaptation of this horror tale has been underwhelming to say the least. But a return to the comic source might be the perfect witchcraft fix.…

July 21, 2020