14 years ago, a writer on the show “X-Files,” Vince Gilligan, wrote and directed a pilot for a series on AMC called “Breaking Bad.” Upon receiving positive reviews from critics, more and more episodes were then made, to even higher praise. After the finale in 2013, the series had evolved into an entire universe. Breaking...
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True Crime: Exploitative or Educational?
Let’s face it: society is fascinated with serial killers. From serial murderers like John Wayne Gacy to Ted Bundy, people are absolutely enamored with the sheer spectacle of the crimes that these killers have committed. As a result of this, there has been a demand for content centered around such criminals and the acts they...
What Your Favorite Season Four ‘Stranger Things’ Character Says About You
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month or so, you’ve surely heard about the fourth season of Netflix’s iconic show, Stranger Things. This season brought a new level of intensity, answered questions, opened new doors and introduced the world to a lineup of new characters alongside the beloved cast from former...
The Forever Golden Girl
A tribute to Betty White When you “girlboss” a little too close to the sun for a little too long, many celebrities find themselves falling out of relevance. However, actress and icon, Betty White, had a unique experience most famous figures can’t relate to she connected to a multigenerational audience. Grandparents might know her from Life...
Tick Tick Boom
The recently released Netflix bio-musical “Tick, Tick… BOOM!” tells the heart-wrenching story of famous composer Jonathan Larson (Andrew Garfield), creator of the hit Broadway musical “Rent,” as he tries to make it big with his rock-musical Suburbia. After eight years of devising the futuristic storyline inspired by George Orwell’s “1984,” he’s ready to share it...
High School Nothing Like the Musical
Do you remember those days when you were a bright-eyed elementary kid excited for the seemingly fantastic world of high school? Being a child, the only knowledge we had on high school was from false movies like High School Musical. So when we entered high school it was not a surprise we all thought it was...
The Slow Death Of Movie Theatres And The Rise Of Streaming Services
There was once a time when movie theaters dominated the world. Audiences would flock to the nearest theater, buy a ticket and an overpriced bucket of popcorn for a 90-minute spectacle. They would watch in awe as their favorite heroes and villains clashed against each other on the screen, and cheer at their victories. Now,...
A Brief History of Saturday Morning Cartoons
In elementary school when you woke up on a Saturday morning, you would come downstairs for breakfast and then, for the average American kid, sit down and watch Saturday morning cartoons. There was usually nothing educational about these shows, but they were always entertaining. From Looney Tunes to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Smurfs,...
British Parliament Asks Netflix to Add Disclaimer to ‘The Crown;’ Netflix Refuses
Season Four of the Netflix royal drama The Crown was released on November 15, covering more controversial topics about the royal family than ever before. Princess Diana’s relationship, the conflicts of Queen Elizabeth and Margaret Thatcher; things that wouldn’t look so good on the royal family. It’s been described as the most anti-monarchical season to date and...
Baby Yoda Phenomenon Reaches Many Generations
In November, 2019, an image that no one saw coming appeared. An image that everyone welcomed with open arms. Snuggly, open arms. This spark is the phenomenon called Baby Yoda. Since the initial massive flurry of Baby Yoda enthusiasm has slightly settled, now comes the question of why he caused such a stir in the...