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Classics, new release to watch this weekend

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 16, 2023

Thanksgiving break is next week, so try out this weekend watchlist of dramas and J.K. Simmons projects. “Whiplash” (Netflix) The psychological music drama was recently added to Netflix and leaves audiences at the edge of their seats. Directed...

A sign in support of the writers strike stands visible outside Netflix headquarters on Sept. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. Now that the writers strike is over, Netflix will resume production of several TV shows. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

WGA strike ends, Netflix resumes productions

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | October 16, 2023

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Writer's Guild of America has successfully fought for its rights and got a fair contract with production studios after a 148 day strike. The strike began on May 2 after negotiations between WGA and the Alliance...

The season four poster of the Netflix series Stranger Things. The show has become a worldwide phenomenon and its fifth season is on the way. (Netflix)

Diverse offerings, Netflix shows to binge

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 4, 2023

In the ever competitive streaming market, companies strive to offer diverse and unique products to draw people in. With these five shows, Netflix doesn't disappoint with many original offerings that cover stories from a wide variety of people and backgrounds.  "THE...

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Consider these binge-worthy shows during summer

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | May 7, 2023

Because summer is around the corner, here are three shows that are fun to binge or rewatch. “Pretty Little Liars” (Hulu) When Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse), one of five best friends, vanishes one night, the friend’s lives and their town...

A screenshot of the Shadow and Bone page on Netflix. The shows second season came out Thursday.

New season of ‘Shadow and Bone’ honors the books

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | March 22, 2023

All hail the Grishaverse, and all hail our queen and sun summoner Alina Starkov.  The long-awaited second season of Netflix’s original series “Shadow and Bone” was released on Thursday. The show is adapted from the “Shadow and Bone” trilogy...

Chris Rock performing on stage at the Orpheum Theatre in 2017. When Chris Rock took the stage for his most recent special, Selective Outrage, he turned to punching down and stoking the flames of drama rather than actually telling jokes.

Chris Rock’s ‘Selective Outrage’ rocks and tips the boat

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 21, 2023

Chris Rock’s new comedy special “Selective Outrage” gives followers of the comedian’s stand off with Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars the bombastic side of his story at the cost of shallow jokes.  Netflix recently released a new comedy special...

The cast of Outer Banks, Rudy Pankow, Madelyn Cline, Drew Starkey, Carlacia Grant, Chase Stokes, Jonathan Davis and Madison Bailey at the season three premiere in Los Angeles.

Love, treasure and legacy are on the docket this weekend

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Editor-in-Chief | February 28, 2023

Outer Banks  (Netflix) On an island of Pogues and Kooks, the wealthy and the poor, one teen John Booker Routladge (Chase Stokes) is on the hunt for a treasure. John B’s father, Big John, went missing on his own hunt for the treasure and is presumed...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

A sketch comedy, social critique and seminal classic on the docket this weekend

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 22, 2023

With the unpredictable and often extreme weather DeKalb has been experiencing lately, it’s important to have a good selection of movies and shows to keep you busy inside. Here are some of the things I’m most excited to watch this weekend. The Morning...

The Netflix pop-up of Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre with a description of the show.

Another bad Netflix anime turns horror to comedy

By Anika Haley, Lifestyle Writer | February 21, 2023

Japanese From balloons of disembodied heads to a girl who just won’t die and a mom who tears through layers of her daughter’s skin, welcome to the world of “Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre.” This series, which dropped on Netflix...

The Lockwood & Co. page with a description on the Netflix website.

‘Lockwood & Co.’ delivers a fantastical story of a world plagued by ghosts

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | February 21, 2023

Netflix’s original series “Lockwood & Co.” takes place in a London similar to our own; in this world, ghosts are very much alive and dangerous.  The show takes place in England, and right away the viewers are thrown into the action of a...

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What I’m watching this weekend: Anika Haley

By Anika Haley, Lifestyle Writer | February 15, 2023

After a crazy Valentine’s Day, try out an even crazier weekend watchlist that consists of  James Baldwin, gambling and lesbians. “HIGH CARD” (Crunchyroll) “HIGH CARD” is an anime that focuses on Finn, an orphan who decides to make money for...

You People director Kenya Barris at the 75th annual Peabody Awards for his show Black-ish.

‘You People’ misses its mark

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 14, 2023

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution or watch the film and come back later. Kenya Barris’ “You People,” which premiered on Netflix Jan. 27, provides laughs but contains very little depth, though not for lack...