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Classics, new release to watch this weekend

By Lindsay Curtis, Copy Editor | 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...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen. Lifestyle writer Jonathan Shelby gives his picks for what he's watching this weekend. (Northern Star File Photo)

Nostalgic 2000s shows, film to watch this weekend

By Jonathan Shelby, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | October 18, 2023

Finally, Friday is almost upon us, and you know what that means. Grab your popcorn and movie glasses, because it's showtime. “THE BATMAN” 2004 ANIMATED SERIES (NETFLIX) The Batman (2004) is an animated series that starts with our favorite caped...

Netflix is a familiar app and platform for many people. The streaming service platform provides a weekly top 10, displaying popular titles currently out for users to chose from. (Madelaine Vikse | Northern Star)

Kaiju, dragons and bears, oh my!

By Joseph Howerton, Video Editor | October 3, 2023

Looking to include adventure, romance and drama into your weekend? Are you a broke college student with limited time? Luckily, you can live vicariously from the comfort of your living room with some of these films and tv shows. “Nobody” (PRIME...

A TV remote points toward a screen. Lifestyle Writer Caleb Johnson recommended three movies and a show to watch. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Sci-fi, dark comedy and more, find out what to watch

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 20, 2023

With the movie and streaming markets being so oversaturated, it is hard to decide what to watch. That being said, we at the Northern Star got you covered with new and upcoming productions that are sure to catch your eye. “The Creator” This upcoming...

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

Consider these binge-worthy shows during summer

By Sarah Rose, Managing 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...

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

Fantasy, adventure series to binge

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | May 4, 2023

For those who enjoy the fantasy and mystery genres, try watching these three series. “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (Netflix) “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a show that’s targeted toward kids but can be equally enjoyable for everyone. Streaming...

An anime-style sunset. Lifestyle Writer Anika Haley will be watching a slew of dramatic media this weekend.

Dramatic content to watch this weekend

By Anika Haley, Lifestyle Writer | March 8, 2023

If you bombed a midterm, look no further than this list for a way to cry it all out.   “ATTACK ON TITAN” (Crunchyroll) Set in a world where mankind was almost entirely wiped out by ginormous, man-eating monsters, “Attack on Titan”...

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, Former 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...

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What I’m watching this weekend: Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | February 8, 2023

“BETTER CALL SAUL” (NETFLIX) As a prequel to “Breaking Bad“, "Better Call Saul” is centered around the journey of a con artist turned criminal defense lawyer. Played by Bob Odenkirk, Jimmy McGill is a known swindler who decides he must make...

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

What I’m watching this weekend: Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | January 26, 2023

“GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY” (NETFLIX) A tech billionaire, played by Edward Norton, invites his friends to his private island for the weekend, but they find themselves in a suspenseful situation when he is mysteriously found dead. With the...

Senior Lifestyle Writer Caleb Johnson is watching a diverse lineup of media over their holiday break. (Getty Images)

What I’m watching over the holiday break

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | December 2, 2022

The school year is almost up, and the holiday season is almost upon us. The time has come to get ready to kick back and relax with a cup of hot cocoa and spend time with those you love. Whether you want to relax or you'd rather go out with friends...

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What I’m watching this weekend: Sarah Rose

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | November 3, 2022

Take all that leftover Halloween candy and relax from the holiday with these three motion pictures, ranging from audacious 19th-century female heroines to an appreciable documentary about climate change.  “Anne with an E” (Netflix) “Anne with...