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Netflix's "Beef" premiered on April 6. - Cover via Netflix

Netflix’s “Beef”: a modern show with traditional messaging

Owen O'Brien April 20, 2023

"Beef," a Netflix series created by Lee Sung Jin, is a show that’s more sophisticated than I had expected. The story follows Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and Ami Lau (Ali Wong), two Asian-American California...

Logo for the new student-run pop culture magazine, Halftone. / Photo via halftonemag.com

Pop Culture Magazine “Halftone” Aims to Provide Thought-Provoking, Student-Created Content

Leah Gallagher April 27, 2022

If you have been looking for the skinny on pop culture, look no further. Rowan students have introduced new arts and entertainment magazine, Halftone, that is meant to give a unique perspective and voice...

Senior Elizabeth Jasek discusses her thoughts as to why everyone should watch the Netflix series Bridgerton. -  Photo / Liam Daniel / Netflix

Jasek: Why “Bridgerton” has my Full Attention

Elizabeth Jasek April 5, 2022

Dearest kind reader, if any author shall divulge in the newest season of Bridgerton… it is I.  I have always been invested in the “Bridgerton” series, but I am completely and utterly obsessed...

"The creators use a unique style to convey some dark themes that will make you think. Animation comes in many different advanced forms these days, but “The House” does an effective job of bringing stop motion to the forefront." Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon

Behind the Facade: A closer look at the symbolism & hidden messages in the stop-motion masterpiece, “The House”

Allison Cassidy February 9, 2022

Divided into three separate stories, “The House” is a complex stop-motion film that displays some profound psychological concepts with hidden messages throughout. Directed by Niki Londroth, Von Bahr,...

Robert Pattinson and Emily De Ravin star in the 2010 romance drama, "Remember Me." / Photo via empireonline.com

Valentine’s Day Viewing Recommendations

Chelsea Valcourt February 1, 2022

February is here and with it comes the most controversial holiday of all. Some people find it romantic while others find it overrated. Regardless of which side you’re on, it’s impossible to deny that...

Tim Allen stars in the 1994 holiday film, "The Santa Clause." / Photo via gq.com

Six Holiday Hits Available for Streaming

Chelsea Valcourt December 8, 2021

The weather outside may be frightful, but the holiday movies are delightful. Take time to de-stress from finals, slip into the Christmas spirit and sip on some hot chocolate while enjoying these festive...

"The main characters return, with Joe as a mellow, discrete, and likable person, whereas, Love is a more aggressive, impulsive, and irrational decision-maker. Both come together as partners-in-crime throughout the show." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Love, murder, & deception: Unraveling the twisted plot of “You” Season 3

Arianna Adan November 10, 2021

Season three of the Netflix hit series, "You" premiered Friday, Oct. 15, starring Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti playing Joe Goldberg and Love Quinn.  The main characters return, with Joe...

"The film has a Tarantino-esque feel to it with the violence and action scenes. I found it to be interesting for the Dutch director to go in this direction." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Dutch WWII film “The Forgotten Battle” takes Netflix by storm: A riveting historical perspective

Kelly Steinmeyer November 3, 2021

“The Forgotten Battle,” a Dutch film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., was released in October and has peaked at number one on the public Netflix ranking system.  The director of this...

"These topics may sound bleak and uncomfortable but have more than struck a chord with millions of viewers who have fallen in love with this series and its cast of well-developed characters, most noticeably Margaret Qualley’s Alex." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Netflix’s Hit Series “Maid” is a Raw Depiction of Reality for Struggling Single Mothers and Domestic Violence Survivors

Mary Millar October 27, 2021

The film works as a medium for us to use as a form of escape, allowing us to drift off into a world different from our own, so that we may have a brief reprieve from our normal lives. Stories that detail...

Dave Chappelle has received extensive backlash for Netflix special. / Photo via okayplayer.com

Dave Chappelle’s Controversial Special “The Closer” Causes a Crisis at Netflix

Max Adams October 27, 2021

On Oct. 5, 2021, Netflix released “The Closer,”  a 72-minute special by comedy legend Dave Chappelle. This special would close out Chappelle’s portfolio of work on the streaming service, as...

"Squid Game was a thrilling and appealing show with great character foils and character development along with plot twists and tons of drama." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Squid Game: Unmasking the intellectual depth & hidden meanings behind the Netflix phenomenon

Arianna Adan October 20, 2021

Spoiler Alert: For those who have not yet seen the show, this article contains spoilers. By now, the internet has exploded with a standing ovation for the most popular Netflix series show to date....

It's scary movie season and Netflix has a great horror catalogue. / Photo via bloody-disgusting.com

Six Frightening Netflix Suggestions to Prepare you for Halloween

Chelsea Valcourt October 12, 2021

We are almost halfway through October and with only a couple more weeks until Halloween, it’s time to get to business and start watching all the Halloween hits. So turn off the lights, grab the popcorn...

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