Tag: Netflix
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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.
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The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes… It’s All Been Heard Before
The film basically says she was a lost cause from the start. We don’t get a sense of who Marilyn was.
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Did Someone Say Korean Drama?
Korean Dramas deserve your attention and not just the ones on Netflix.