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Although this season of GLOW comes off as a shallow attempt at feminism, the characters are fleshed out and sincere, accurately painting a picture of what its like to be a woman in show business.

Review: Show’s feminist message lost in its comedy

By Gabrielle Topping, Contributing Writer August 28, 2019

“GLOW,” which stands for “Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling,” uses a fictional portrayal of ’80s televised women’s wrestling to explore the complex lives of a diverse group of female characters....

“The Beach Bum” is unbearably slow and lacks any coherent plot. The movie is also missing character  growth, trapping the film in a pit of uninteresting interactions. The only appeal is the dynamic camera work.

Review: Comedy “The Beach Bum” gets sand in it

By Emily Lussier, Assistant Proofreader April 8, 2019

“The Beach Bum,” a movie written and directed by Harmony Korine, is about exactly what one might expect from the title, and absolutely nothing more. “The Beach Bum” focuses on Moondog (Matthew...

Delhi Crime doesnt pull any punches when it comes to detailing the intense true story of rape and sexual abuse. The show features convincing acting and a satisfyingly raw realism.

Review: “Delhi Crime” is deeply moving and straight-forward

By Matilde Bechet, Staff writer April 7, 2019

A young man and young woman lie naked on the side of a road in Mahipalpur, India, at nighttime. They are badly injured, holding onto each other. They are found and then taken to the hospital by the police....

The Highwaymen tries desperately to take the heart-pounding excitement of classic film Bonnie and Clyde but fails to deliver a truly perilous, nail-biting plot. The story drags and it is hard to root for the bland characters on screen.

Review: “The Highwaymen” is a drag

By Tyler Obropta, Staff writer April 7, 2019

Few images have been burned into the American consciousness like the young robbers’ violent demise in Arthur Penn’s “Bonnie and Clyde.” Bullets punch through the car into Bonnie and catch Clyde...

After Life deals with the struggles of mental illness head-on and approaches the topic with a refreshing combination of respect and honesty. The humor, storytelling and characters move After Life to be one of Netflixs most successful pieces of mental health media.

Review: Show breathes life into mental illness awareness

By Avery Alexander March 18, 2019

Media covering mental illness is often touchy. Even with recent movements to normalize mental health struggles, mainstream culture still ignores and ostracizes topics like suicide and depression. It is...

The Drug King is filled with interesting ideas and themes but fails to execute them in a way that engages viewers. The film lacks pacing and comprehensive storytelling.

Review: “The Drug King” fails to entertain with bold concepts

By Alex Hartzog March 5, 2019

The year is 1972, and Korean and Japanese citizens are addicted to methamphetamines. Ex-goldsmith Lee Doo-sam (Song Kang-ho) is about to begin his climb from drug peddler to the drug king of Korea. Netflix’s...

From left, Dharon Jones performed in the series finale of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt alongside Tituss Burgess who plays the character Titus Andromedon.

Q&A: Junior acting major in Netflix series finale

By Hannah Fitzpatrick February 20, 2019

Junior acting major Dharon Jones auditioned for a role in the Broadway musical “Mean Girls” but instead received an opportunity to appear in a Netflix hit. Jones was a dancer and extra in the final...

High Flying Bird exposes the hidden relationship between politics and sports that is not often seen in media. The movie is a refreshing take on sports movies.

Review: “High Flying Bird” shoots and scores

By Noa Covell February 19, 2019

The new Netflix film “High Flying Bird,” which was shot completely on an iPhone, delves deep into the relationship between sports and the politics of the United States’ capitalist society. With...

From left, Jacqueline (Jane Krakowski), Kimmy (Ellie Kemper), Titus (Tituss Burgess) and Lillian (Carol Kane) have an unlikely, hilarious friendship that grows and flourishes through the end of the series. Each character gets their own happy ending, though they come about a bit abruptly

Review: “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” conquers final season

By Olivia Riggio February 5, 2019

“Females are strong as hell!” Tina Fey’s ridiculous yet poignant Netflix series, “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” asserts in its catchy title-sequence song. After four hilarious, technicolor...

Kingdom puts a new spin on the zombie apocalypse genre, with a setting in ancient Korea. The show also uses vivid symbolism to show separations between social class.

Review: “Kingdom” shows the horror of zombies and social class

By James Baratta February 4, 2019

Netflix original series “Kingdom” takes zombie-horror to a whole new level. A pandemic looms over a version of feudal Korea, ruled by the totalitarian Haewon Cho Clan and its mysteriously distant...

From left, Micah (Anthony Mackie) and Sam (Margaret Qualley) find human connection in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Despite the actors abilities, the script falls victim to canned, overly dramatic romance cliches.

Review: Netflix’s attempt at sci-fi romance falls flat

By Jake Leary January 29, 2019

Every month, a slew of sci-fi thrillers, rom-coms and documentaries dribble out on Netflix — most with little or no fanfare. “IO,” from director Jonathan Helpert, is the streaming platform’s latest...

Tidying Up with Marie Kondo brings spirituality and sentimentality into cleaning. The show also offers helpful tips on how to keep living spaces organized.

Review: Kondo’s show is pure and pristine

By Matilde Bechet January 22, 2019

A young Japanese woman warmly greets a family as she enters its house. The family walks the woman through the cluttered, dirty kitchen. A smile spreads across the woman’s face, her excitement to help...

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