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the two main characters in Purple Hearts

The Problem With Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’

Despite its casual racism, misogyny and pro-military propaganda, the film was a major hit, rising to the No. 1 spot in under a week.…

August 30, 2022

‘Afterlife of the Party’ Is a Tragic Comedy With a Basic Storyline That Stuns No One

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Victoria Justice stars in this new Netflix ‘un’-original that offers overused storylines, subpar comedy and over-the-top scenarios.…

September 21, 2021

In an article about Sweet Girl, Jason Momoa pulls Isabela Merced down a dimly lit hallway.

‘Sweet Girl’ Pairs a Father-Daughter Duo With Sweet, Sweet Revenge

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced star in Netflix’s new jaw-dropping vengeful thriller that'll leave you at the edge of your seat.…

August 29, 2021

Netflix’s Original Movie ‘Bad Trip’ Is Just a Bad Time

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

With a 'White Chick' tribute, a bad plot and uncomfortable reactions, Netflix’s new prank movie falls flat.…

April 27, 2021

Is Aging Up the Cast of the New ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ a Good Idea?

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The original show creators have departed from the Netflix live-action remake, leading fans to speculate on what changes the media company wanted.…

September 7, 2020

‘Extraction’ Adds an Emotional Aspect to Its Frenetic Action

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The new Netflix film starring Chris Hemsworth became the No. 1 most watched on the day of its release. But what makes it more appealing than other films in the genre?…

May 15, 2020

Hawk and Spenser in "Spenser Confidential"

‘Spenser Confidential’ Is Popular, but Falls Short of Other Netflix Originals

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

The movie was panned by critics, but it still earned a spot in Netflix's Top 10 most popular list.…

March 21, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Let It Snow’ Is a Cheesy Yet Charming Take on Holiday Movies

Meredith Day, Davidson College

While it hews close to a lot of Christmas movie tropes, the film subverts just enough of its conventions to create something compelling.…

November 21, 2019

‘El Camino’ Offers an Optimistic, but Bittersweet Ending for Jesse Pinkman

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

The 'Breaking Bad' follow-up provides a melancholy epilogue for a broken character.…

October 25, 2019

Netflix’s ‘Set It Up’ Is a Predictable but Funny Step Toward Rom-Com Diversity

Abby Hall, Hollins University

Because everyone should be able to fall hilariously in love.…

June 26, 2018

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