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‘Files of the Unexplained’: Lackluster Stories to Make You Yawn

By Ethan Udy, News Writer April 27, 2024

  Aliens and ghosts and cults, oh my! Netflix’s new docuseries “Files of the Unexplained” aims to incite the imagination of viewers and question reality. Each case varies, ranging from missing...

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‘Damsel’ is Not a Typical Fairytale

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer April 10, 2024

  "Damsel" is not a fairytale, which may be shocking given the fantastical nature of the trailers that preceded the film’s release on March 8, 2024. In an unexpected turn of events, the Netflix...

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A Conversation With Bill Burr

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer February 16, 2024

  In the world of comedy, few names are as big today as Bill Burr. Known for his no-nonsense approach to “touchy” subject matter and his appreciation of older sensibilities, Burr has stood...

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Who’s the Best? A Streaming Service Showdown

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer January 17, 2024

  Discussion and nuance around what streaming service is best has become tiresome to all. However, these are important questions to answer considering the future of film and television lies in...

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‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ is Headed in the Right Direction

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer November 21, 2023

  The film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” was a landmark film for most people our age. It combined video games, graphic novels and movies in a way that had never been attempted before. Years...

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It’s Time to Take an Honest Look at Streaming Services

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer November 11, 2023

  Here’s a familiar scene: two friends are chatting about the shows they watch in their spare time. One friend is watching “Ahsoka” and “Severance,” the other is watching “Winning Time”...

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‘The Fall of the House of Usher’: Mike Flanagan’s Swan Song

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer October 19, 2023

  Modern horror guru Mike Flanagan is back with a twisted fantasy. It melds together some of Edgar Allen Poe’s best works as he exits his prolific tenure with Netflix. “The Fall of the House...

Robot Clones and Demons: Black Mirror Season Six Has It All

Robot Clones and Demons: ‘Black Mirror’ Season Six Has It All

By Graham Jones, Arts Writer, News For U Producer June 29, 2023

  The science fiction anthology series “Black Mirror” has returned to Netflix with its sixth season, the last batch of new episodes coming out over four years ago. “Black Mirror” initially...

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Jarvis: Queerness Isn’t Vulgar

By Caroline Jarvis, Opinion Writer June 22, 2023

  My parents’ Netflix account has content restrictions on anything rated higher than PG-13 due to their personal beliefs, and I’ve used it for years. When Netflix forced us to make separate...

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‘Queen Charlotte’: A Strange but Enjoyable Series

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor June 5, 2023

  Netflix’s “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” the latest addition to the now famous “Bridgerton” universe, has become one of Netflix’s most popular shows yet. The mini series allows...