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‘Emily in Paris’: So beautiful to look at, you can almost forgive its flaws

Allie Millette October 13, 2020

“Emily in Paris,” the new Netflix comedy from “90210” and “Sex and the City” creator Darren Star, follows the titular character as she makes an unexpected move to Paris for work. A soapy drama with beautiful aesthetics but incredibly low stakes, “Emily in Paris” offers audiences a much-needed sense of escapism through ten episodes of bingeable Parisian escapades.

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From stage to screen: ‘The Boys in the Band’ comes to Netflix

Madeline Armstrong October 13, 2020

“The Boys in the Band” is a brilliant story about seven gay friends who gather for a party that turns serious, uncovering truth and heartache through a surprise guest and a drinking game. Originally a play by Mart Crowley, “The Boys in the Band” premiered on Netflix on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

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‘All The Bright Places’ shines a light on mental illness like never before

Madeline Armstrong March 11, 2020

Netflix’s new release, “All The Bright Places,” an adaption of Jennifer Niven’s novel, attempts to tackle the mental illness and teenage struggles addressed by the original novel with accuracy and depth. Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) and Theodore Finch (Justice Smith) meet on a ledge, both literally and figuratively. Both on the brink of desperation, they meet standing on a bridge. Violet lost her sister in a car accident months prior and doesn’t know how to move on, while Theodore, or “Finch,” has been struggling with the wretched deal that was dealt to him.

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Netflix’s ‘Love is Blind’ asks how superficial love is

Melanie Haid March 3, 2020

“Love is Blind” is Netflix’s first No. 1 show in its new rating system – and for good reason, too. As the 10-part, three-week first season draws to a close with the finale episode “The Weddings” released on Thursday, Feb. 27, the question of whether love is really blind still lingers.

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‘BoJack Horseman’ reaches emotional finale

It is impossible to express what “BoJack Horseman” can mean to people without discussing the kinds of people who find themselves drawn to this show. “BoJack” is a show that offers us a mirror to reflect our worst selves. It gives us the opportunity to confront some of humankind’s ugliest aspects and forces us to confront the fact that some things can never be forgiven. “BoJack” lets us see the worst of ourselves, either in the dysfunctional horse who can’t help but make things worse, the high-functioning cat who poured everything into a career that gives her nothing in return or the human woman who wrestles with a very real depiction of depression. The show that sold itself in the first season as a goofy little cartoon featuring a washed-up horse became a place for people to realize that they aren’t alone – that Hollywood stars and celebrities can be just like us, even when that’s a bad thing.

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“The Stranger” — New must-see Netflix thriller based on novel

Jessica Zagacki February 11, 2020

Where can you watch an ominous stranger reveal news of a fake pregnancy to a dedicated father? An insanely trippy teenage rave? A mysteriously decapitated alpaca? A beloved missing mother? Secrets that unravel, destroying families and the whole community in the process? The answer is in the new Netflix original series “The Stranger.” Released on Thursday, Jan. 30, “The Stranger” is based on the book by renowned American mystery novelist Harlan Coben.

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‘Miss Americana’: From pop to politics

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Netflix documentary “Miss Americana” gives fans more than just a look at how the multi-faceted popstar writes her music: it shows fans an inside glimpse into Swift’s personal life, something she has kept secret for much of her fame.

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‘Atypical’ season three: not a typical season

Madeline Armstrong November 19, 2019

Courtesy of TV GuideAfter over a year, the third season of popular Netflix series “Atypical” was released on Friday, Nov. 1. Following the life of Sam Gardner (Keir Gilchrist), a teenager...

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‘The End of the F***ing World’ is here with new season

Micaela Erickson -- STAFF WRITER November 19, 2019

The British dark comedy “The End of the F***ing World” returned for its second season on Netflix on Friday, Nov. 8. Two years have passed since the events of season one, and the show continues to maintain its uncomfortable air. Awkward characters, deadpan dialogue and deeply twisted circumstances keep “The End of the F***ing World” weirdly intriguing. 

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Highly anticipated ‘Queer Eye: We’re in Japan’ airs on Netflix

Casey Clark November 12, 2019

On Friday, Nov. 1, “Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!” was released on Netflix. The series follows Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France and Antoni Porowski on their journey of transforming the lives of four new heroes in Japan. 

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‘BoJack’ returns for the beginning of the end

The first half of the final season of “BoJack Horseman” premiered on Friday, Oct. 25. It picked up where it left off, with our washed-up sitcom star protagonist checking himself into rehab and his relationships falling apart.

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Documentary decodes Bill Gates and his foundation

Crystal Bermudez October 2, 2019

Bill Gates is most notably known for the prominent software that’s been utilized and explored in virtually all devices – Microsoft Corporation. Launched in 1975, Gates and his co-founder Paul Allen had all expectations of taking the world to the next level.

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