If you’re looking for a slow burn historical suspense/drama to watch, look no further than Netflix’s Alias Grace.
American Vandal is a Satirical, but Grounded Take on the True Crime Genre
American Vandal is Netflix’s satirical take on the true crime genre. The show pokes fun at its parent company’s Uber successful docu-series Making A Murderer, as well as true crime shows like The Jinx or the podcast Serial. It’s a funny, but grounded, take on the true crime trend, and […]
SDCC 2017: ‘Bright’ Is A Bright Spot of Netflix Original Programming That We Can’t Wait to Watch!
When asked about the differences between Netflix and traditional Hollywood movie shoots, David Ayer summed it up best at San Diego Comic Con when he said, “I got to make [Bright] in a way and at a level that otherwise I may not have been able to make.” Producer Eric […]
The Anime Nerd’s Guide to Crunchyroll, Hulu and Netflix
Where do you watch anime? Such a question warrants countless answers. It’s no secret that many of us found our start on illegal sites, mentioned through the hushed tones of one enthusiast to another. So, let me offer you three optimal (legal) resources. Of course, in the past few years, […]
“Narcos” Explores the Post-Escobar Era in Season 3: A Review of Episodes 6 – 10
Created by: Carlo Bernard, Chris Brancato, Doug Miro Cast: Pedro Pascal, Matias Varela, Damián Alcázar, Francisco Denis, Alberto Ammann, Pêpê Rapazote Episodes: 6-10 (of 10) One of the highlights of the third season of Narcos has been the soundtrack. Episode six opens with an accidental explosion at Chepe’s newly acquired […]
“Narcos” Explores the Post-Escobar Era in Season 3: A Review of Episodes 1 – 5
Created by: Carlo Bernard, Chris Brancato, Doug Miro Cast: Pedro Pascal, Matias Varela, Damián Alcázar, Francisco Denis, Alberto Ammann, Pêpê Rapazote Episodes: 1-5 (of 10) Pablo Escobar is dead at the start of the third season of Narcos, but the demand for cocaine is not. Stepping in to fill that […]
Marvel’s The Defenders: Not Quite What We Were Expecting, But That’s Okay… We Think
Created by: Douglas Petrie, Marco Ramirez Cast: Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones), Mike Coulter (Luke Cage), Finn Jones (Iron Fist) Episodes: 8 Synopsis: Four heroes work individually with a common goal – to save New York City. As a new conspiracy takes shape, Matt Murdock (Daredevil), finds old […]
Netflix’s GLOW Is A Delightful Comedy With Great Social Commentary
Synopsis: Netflix’s GLOW takes a comedic and heartwarming approach to gender and social commentary with a remake-behind-the-scenes-fictionalized version of the 1986 Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW). GLOW was an absolutely surprising delight. With little certainty as to just what it could be like, I set out to watch an episode […]
Prepare for a Wetter, Hotter, More American Summer, ‘Ten Years Later’ is Here!
Cast: Michael Showalter, Michael Ian Black, Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, H. Jon Benjamin, Christopher Meloni, Janeane Garofalo, Adam Scott, Chris Pine, David Wain, Alyssa Milano Produced By: Abominable Pictures Distributed By: Netflix Written By: David Wain and Michael Showalter Genres: Satire, Comedy, Summer Camp Review Spoilers:Light Netflix | IMDB | […]
‘Orange is the New Black’ Season Five Starts Slow, But Picks Up Steam
The fifth season of Orange is the New Black immediately picks up in the middle of a prison riot… and from here onwards, there are going to be spoilers for this season and last! You’ve been warned. Given the overcrowding, inhumane treatment by untrained guards, and ultimately the death of […]