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From the writer of Avatar: The Last Airbender comes a fantasy Netflix animated original, The Dragon Prince.

Review: ‘The Dragon Prince’ snags viewers’ hearts

By Avery Alexander, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2018
Through its animation, story, humor, characters and cast, “The Dragon Prince” has snagged the hearts of many with its beautiful tale.
Netflix original Next Gen is startlingly similar to Big Hero 6 — just with a weaker script and more awkward jokes.

Review: Netflix’s “Next Gen” suffers from weak storytelling

By Avery Alexander, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2018
The framework is there for a fairly decent and impactful storyline, but the script is peppered with awkward interactions and badly executed comic relief.
In the Netflix original Sierra Burgess is a Loser, nerdy Sierra (Shannon Purser) enlists the most popular girl in school to help her catfish her football player crush.

Review: ‘Sierra Burgess’ is a losing love story

By Liza Gillespie, Staff Writer • September 11, 2018
Ultimately, the film tries and fails to add any nuance to the young adult rom-com conversation.
Chrissy Guest, assistant professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, has been working on her documentary Beyond Ink & Paint for approximately the last five years. The film tells the story of the women who were and are important in the animation industry with the hope of bringing attention to their unappreciated accomplishments.

Professor’s documentary spotlights women in animation

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • September 2, 2018
“having worked in the broadcast industry for over a decade, I knew firsthand what it was like for women to be behind the scenes,” Guest said.
In this Netflix original action comedy, three hotel housekeepers team up to rescue a group of guests taken hostage by terrorists.

Review: Infantile, ineffective humor hurts Netflix original

By Arleigh Rodgers, Staff Writer • April 4, 2018
With its unbearable humor and moronic lead characters, this vapid film deserves no acclaim or admiration.
The Netflix original series chronicling the life of an ex-superhero named Jessica Jones released its second season.

Review: Superhero’s second season fails to live up to legacy

By Liza Gillespie, Staff Writer • March 24, 2018
Meeting the incredibly high standard set by the first season of Marvel’s “Jessica Jones” was always an unattainable goal.
Deja View: ‘Jessica Jones’ season 2 — The ups and downs

Deja View: ‘Jessica Jones’ season 2 — The ups and downs

March 22, 2018

“Deja View” host Jake Leary and Staff Writer Liza Gillespie discuss the highs and lows of “Jessica Jones” season 2, the wonders of David Tennant, the worst parts of “The Defenders,” and...

Deja View: The many problems with another Netflix movie — ‘Mute’

Deja View: The many problems with another Netflix movie — ‘Mute’

March 14, 2018

“Deja View” host Jake Leary and Staff Writer Charlie Musante try (and fail) to figure out what happens in Duncan Jones’ “Mute.” You can subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes here and SoundCloud...

Deja View: Netflix’s new coming-of-age drama ‘Everything Sucks’

Deja View: Netflix’s new coming-of-age drama ‘Everything Sucks’

February 26, 2018

On this episode of “Deja View,” Jake Leary and returning guest Kara Bowen, assistant Life and Culture editor, discuss “Everything Sucks.” The pair break down the strengths and weaknesses of...

Everything Sucks is a coming-of-age Netflix original series. The show, set in 1996 in the small town of Boring, Oregon, follows a group of teenagers as they navigate high school relationships.

Review: ‘Everything Sucks’ explores awkward adolescent love

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • February 26, 2018
"Everything Sucks" is often messy and illogical, just like its adolescent characters. It’s not a smart series, but it’s a sweet one.
In the Netflix original science fiction series Altered Carbon, technology has made immortality achievable for those willing to pay a steep price.

Review: Stylish cyberpunk series tells a scattered story

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • February 18, 2018
"Altered Carbon" tries to cram too much plot into too few episodes, trading stable storylines for pointless, plodding tangents.
Deja View: Problems with Netflixs The Cloverfield Paradox

Deja View: Problems with Netflix’s ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’

By Jake Leary • February 14, 2018

Staff Writers Jake Leary and Colin Tessier discuss the many failures of Netflix's "The Cloverfield Paradox" in this week's episode of "Deja View." You can subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes here...

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