Tag: Netflix
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Not So Quiet on the Western Front
An anti-war film denouncing the valorization of senseless violence, ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ is (unfortunately) all too relevant in 2022.
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‘Blonde’ Review: Like a Jeane in a Bottle, Except it’s a Cage
Treated like a granter of wishes for those earning out of retelling the same tragedy, Marilyn looks like she’s caged in different stages of trauma for us to stare at, instead of someone we’ve finally allowed to rest in peace.
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The Relentless Victimization of Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde”
‘Blonde’ commits a relentless assault on the autonomy of Marilyn Monroe, reducing the icon to nothing more than a victim of the director’s whims.
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13: The Musical About Making New Friends
Evan Goldman, a child of divorced parents, is planning a memorable bar mitzvah for his 13th birthday. However, middle school has a few obstacles along the way.
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First Kill’s Cancellation Is a Major Loss for Lesbian and Black Representation
Although the budget was a dollar and a dream, Netflix’s ‘First Kill’ managed to gain over 90 million viewing hours and a small cult following. So why was it canceled? Given the trends in series cancellations, it may have been because of the Black and queer protagonists.
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‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3 Somewhat Hurts Its Marginalized Characters
Never Have I Ever season 3 is charming and hilarious as it has been in past seasons and still sports a diverse ensemble cast. However, the show doesn’t always treat its marginalized characters that well.
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The Gloriously Unapologetic Queerness of The Sandman
The Sandman features a plethora of LGBTQ+ characters and is openly expressive about it!
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‘Spiderhead’: Netflix’s Newest Underwhelming High-Concept Sci-fi Thriller
‘Spiderhead’ is Netflix’s latest high high-concept Sci-fi offering in the acts of Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, Jurnee Smollett, and Mark Paguio
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Sand Storm: A Look Into Bedouin Culture and the Pressure Women Feel to Keep Tradition Alive
This 2016 winner of an Ophir Award for Best Film focuses on the forbidden romance of a young, Bedouin woman and the ramifications it has for her family, her identity, and her culture.
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I Wish “Senior Year” Was Better
This 2022 Netflix Film starring Rebel Wilson delivers when it comes to comedy, but leaves you wishing there was something more.