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Netflix but not so chill

Netflix but not so chill

Priyanjana Chaudhary November 11, 2022

Netflix's ad-supported plan launched on Nov. 3 at $6.99 a month, which is $3 cheaper than the basic plan. Most students use streaming services as their primary or only form of TV. The most popular streaming...

A group of pumpkins lined up at a wall at Shady Knoll Farm.

Students reminisce on Halloweens past and present

Janey Locander October 29, 2021

The Halloween season is quickly approaching, whether you’re going out to parties, braving a haunted house, or staying in watching Netflix with a bunch of candy. It’s a great time to celebrate fall...

“Gentefied” reflects real struggles of East LA

Gabrielle Lenger March 5, 2020

Break out your weighted blanket and your favorite binging snacks because Netflix has blessed its viewers with another series that is a must watch from start to finish. “Gentefied” is a beautifully...

Subscription wars: The chaos that comes with Disney+

Stuart Lombard November 21, 2019

As empires once carved up the world, so too now are companies carving up the pool of streaming content. Media giants are throwing around billions of dollars to claim swaths of territory and new conglomerates...

New season of “BoJack Horseman” delivers

Collin Schopp October 31, 2019

naissance lately. “Rick and Morty” has a highly anticipated fourth season coming out in a month, “South Park” is enjoying the acclaim of a serialized format and the controversy of giving China...

Netflix show “Eli” delivers predictable plot twist

William Sikich October 24, 2019

Director Ciarán Foy’s “Eli” came to Netflix on Oct. 18, 2019. It presents a standard buildup to a relatively unique — albeit well-telegraphed — twist, and the actors’ performances pass at...

My supermassive black hole called Materialism

My supermassive black hole called Materialism

Brady Johnson April 11, 2019

I had to have it. I could not live without it. The solution to all of my problems was only $363. The purchase was an impulse, but it surely gave me a rush of euphoria. Another gaming console placed on...

On a budget? Whats the best streaming site for you?

On a budget? What’s the best streaming site for you?

William Sikich March 25, 2019

We live in a world of endless entertainment. Video and music streaming services compete mercilessly for our subscription, and it can all feel a bit overwhelming to navigate which options are best. For...

Review of “The Holiday Calendar”

William Sikich November 29, 2018

In the modern age, not all movie releases come to us through the magic of the silver screen.  Netflix, among other streaming platforms, has taken to frequently providing us with a collection of their...

Online streaming and binge watching may have hidden costs

April 27, 2016

Starting in 1997, Netflix launched onto the Internet to provide online movie rentals for customers. This simple idea, started by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, has then revolutionized into the ground-breaking...

Review: Netflix's "Daredevil" is a dark turn for Marvel

April 15, 2015

Netflix has another hit on its hands. “Daredevil,” the latest binge-watching sensation, brings a much more dark and real tone to the current Marvel Universe, making it unlike anything Marvel has done. Charlie...

Review: Netflix's "Daredevil" is a dark turn for Marvel

April 15, 2015

Netflix has another hit on its hands. “Daredevil,” the latest binge-watching sensation, brings a much more dark and real tone to the current Marvel Universe, making it unlike anything Marvel has done. Charlie...

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