The Boys is a 2019 Amazon Prime television series created by Eric Kripke. It takes place in an alternate universe, in an America that is overrun with superheroes. These heroes are all operating under the thumb of the overbearing Vought Corporation, whose main commodity is an elite super squad called The Seven. Meanwhile, Hughie Campbell…
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Netflix’s new special Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein is a miniature masterpiece of auteur absurdism that dares to ask one of life’s most important questions: What if Orson Welles was Ed Wood? The special utilizes the mockumentary style popularized by Christopher Guest, and later perfected by the series Documentary Now! It tells the fictional story of…
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Independence Day is a 1996 film written by Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, and directed by Roland Emmerich. It follows a fighter pilot (played by Will Smith), a scientist (played by Jeff Goldblum), and the President of the United States (played by Bill Pullman) as they attempt to save the earth from a hostile alien…
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Netflix has really been ramping up their original programming in recent years. They’ve tried to branch out and touch every genre from raunchy animated comedy to horror and documentaries. They also dove into “reboots” with shows such as Voltron: Legendary Defender, the recent She-Ra, and even Lost in Space. This seems to be a trend…
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(No Major Spoilers) Sometimes the mood strikes to watch something different, yet familiar. Having a fond interest in the Japanese language and culture, I gravitate towards Japanese dramas and anime. Indulging in a trope is fine, so long as it has an interesting gimmick, which Million Yen Women has. This live-action show seemed like it…
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Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves are turning, there is a nice crispness in the air, and the mood is just right for a good scare. As a horror fan, I’ve already been deep into the well of titles Netflix has to offer since August. It’s easy to binge through so many…
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The month of October brings about thoughts of witches, goblins, and ghouls. These creatures would be terrifying, but if you’ve seen Hilda you might have a different perspective. This animated series cropped up in its entirety on September 21st as a Netflix binge-able, er- original. It has enough magic and whimsy to whisk any watcher…
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Nailed It…Again What do cobras, unicorns, and Queer Eye‘s fab five have in common? They’re all desserts featured on the new season of Netflix’s off-beat baking competition, Nailed It. For those unfamiliar with the streaming giant’s tongue-and-cheek foray into the world of cooking competitions, Nailed It is a baking competition show unlike any other. It…
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