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The Rise of Streaming Services: How They’re Changing the Film Industry

In the past decade, the film industry has undergone a seismic shift, largely driven by the rapid rise of streaming services.…

June 5, 2024

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

A woman with brown wavy hair sits in a ribbed white sweater against a blue cloudy sky and green grass background.

Kate Middleton’s Disappearance: America’s Enduring Fascination with the British Monarchy

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

What lies behind Kate Middleton’s prolonged absence, and what does it reveal about America's enduring fascination with the British monarchy?…

April 1, 2024

The Politician. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

‘The Politician’ Uses High School Politics to Reflect on Real World Issues

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Payton Hobart is an ambitious student with White House aspirations, but he faces challenges that all viewers can relate to.…

November 3, 2020

Is ‘Emily in Paris’ the Escapist Show That We Need, or Is It Too ‘Ringard’?

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Netflix has a new show that will fulfill all your bad rom-com dreams set in a beautiful city — if you can look past its issues.…

October 20, 2020

‘Emily in Paris’ Is the Crème de la Crème of Guilty Pleasure Netflix

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The new series could be just the escapist content you needed, but there are caveats.…

October 18, 2020

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‘Enola Holmes’ Takes Period Film Feminism to a Whole New Level

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

Netflix’s new movie starring Millie Bobby Brown challenges the conventions of the historical film and creates an improved female narrative in the process.…

October 15, 2020

Schitt's Creek featuring Catherine O'Hara, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy

‘Schitt’s Creek’ Is Finally Getting the Respect It Deserves

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

After winning nine awards at the Prime Time Emmys, the formerly overlooked sitcom isn't so overlooked anymore.…

October 12, 2020

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5 Takeaways From Netflix’s ‘The Social Dilemma’

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The new documentary-drama will make you put down your phone as it dives into what makes social media so addicting and the consequences attached to it.…

October 11, 2020

‘The Devil All the Time’ Is a Violent yet Beautiful Film

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Antonio Campos’ newest movie depicts intense violence, yet wrestles with even more touching emotions.…

October 8, 2020

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Did Netflix Revive the Rom-Com Genre?

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Since late 2017, many of the streaming platform’s releases have included romantic comedies, signaling an industry-wide shift back toward the genre.…

October 8, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Work It’ Realistically Portrays High School’s Stressful Culture

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

The platform's new coming-of-age movie encourages young people to not get too caught up in the college admissions process.…

October 3, 2020

4 Ways That Season 2 of ‘Trinkets’ Improves on Season 1

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Thanks to character-driven storylines that are even more compelling than the first season, the show avoids falling into a second-season-slump.…

October 1, 2020

‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Evokes the Anxiety of Consciousness

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Charlie Kaufman's latest film asks, what makes a person?…

September 29, 2020

The ‘Derry Girls’ Soundtrack Is More Than Just Good Music

Julia Greene, Columbia College Chicago

The show, set in 1990s Northern Ireland, follows five friends as they get into bizarre trouble accompanied by classic hits.…

September 20, 2020

A Love Letter to an Early 2000s Dramedy: Understanding the Comforting Ethos of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Amy Sherman-Palladino's titular mother-daughter duo continues to make even the worst days just a bit better. The final episode may have aired back in 2007, but fans are still eager to get their fix of…

September 11, 2020

Netflix Took Control of the Film Industry During the Pandemic

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

With the pandemic still raging and movie theaters struggling to reopen, streaming services are becoming the main place for watching movies.…

September 9, 2020

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

‘(Un)Well’ Exposes the Controversial Side of the Wellness Industry

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

From essential oils to bee sting therapy, this new docuseries explores the validity of many popular health and wellness practices.…

September 5, 2020

Watch ‘Selling Sunset’ If You Need More Drama in Your Life

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Designer fashion, million-dollar commissions and catty gossip — welcome to your new favorite Netflix reality show.…

August 26, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Challenges Normalcies of Reality Television

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The five-part series shifts the spotlight to autistic individuals, ultimately subverting exclusionary notions of mainstream media. Does it succeed?…

August 26, 2020

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

‘The Umbrella Academy’ Pulls Off a Great Season by Listening to Fans

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Fans' complaints, wishes and demands managed to make it into the show’s second season, with one notable exception.…

August 18, 2020

Image of a woman and a government agent in the docuseries Immigration Nation

The Docuseries ‘Immigration Nation’ Is Stirring Up Controversy

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

The Netflix docuseries takes a brutally honest look at the nation's immigration policies, with first-hand accounts from migrants, refugees and even ICE agents.…

August 15, 2020

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5 Times Women in Sports Absolutely Crushed It in 2020

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Fights for equal pay and a historic, all-female broadcast are just a few of the notable things happening in women's sports this year.…

August 12, 2020

Zac Efron Gets ‘Down to Earth’ About Social Expectations of the Male Body

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The online discourse about the former 'High School Musical' star's 'dad bod' shows that our society has created unhealthy and unrealistic standards for men as well.…

August 10, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez in article about "Anne with an E."

‘Anne with an E’ Fans Campaign for a Season 4, but Is It a Good Idea?

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

After the show’s cancellation, fans have been demanding a fourth season, but its creators say it isn’t feasible.…

August 7, 2020

‘The Old Guard’ Mixes Diversity and Immortality To Elevate the Superhero Film

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Impressive action sequences, a well-executed concept and massive strides in representation make the action comic book film worth watching.…

August 5, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Ragnarok’ Returns Norse Mythology to Its Roots

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Adaptations of Norse mythology have become commonplace in American and British pop culture. The Norwegian series finally presents a Scandinavian take on its folklore while incorporating present-day issues.…

August 2, 2020

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Done With Duolingo? Here’s a Guide for Intermediate-Level Language Learners

Tess McGrinder, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Netflix, podcasts and books are just a few of the tools you can use to continue learning a new language.…

July 30, 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

Kristen Stewart in Netflix series Homemade

The New Netflix Series ‘Homemade’ Perfectly Captures Life in a Pandemic

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The show demonstrates that it is important to be grateful for what we have, even during these difficult times.…

July 27, 2020

‘Blood & Water’ Is a Win for Representation and Compelling Storytelling

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Hailing from South Africa, the new Netflix series mixes pressing issues with an engaging coming-of-age narrative.…

July 27, 2020

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