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"I would have liked the movie more if the scenes varied more than the 911 calls. The perspective was narrow, and the audience couldn’t see what the other characters in this film were going through." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Jake Gyllenhaal Shines in “The Guilty”: A riveting one-man Show

Kelly Steinmeyer October 12, 2021

“The Guilty,” a Netflix film directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released on Sept. 24. The emotional and suspenseful film is no. 6 in the U.S. today.  An intense introduction of 911 calls and scenes...

"It is brought up that Spears didn’t want her father to be her conservator numerous times. But when mentioned, the statements are dismissed or covered up with lies." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Unveiling Britney’s struggle: A deep dive into “Britney vs Spears”

Kelly Steinmeyer October 6, 2021

Thirteen years after Britney Spears’ conservatorship we get a new insight into what’s been happening in the pop star's life. “Britney vs Spears,” is a documentary that hit the streaming world,...

"This all occurs in the pilot episode. In the proceeding five episodes, the island is hit with miracles and curses alike as its residents struggle with guilt, repentance, and religious struggles." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Religious conviction meets supernatural suspense: Unveiling the chilling blend of “Midnight Mass”

Chelsea Valcourt October 6, 2021

Netflix’s annual spooky-season limited series seriously delivers “Midnight Mass,” from the creators of “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manner.” It’s the best blend...

"Bob never wasted an opportunity to tell the audience about his son’s skills, yet was utterly silent about their fraying relationship which ultimately led to the Steve and Bob (via The Joy of Painting on PBS) pair not speaking for several years." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Netflix Doc “Bob Ross Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed” Pulls Back the Curtain on the Artist’s Legendary Career

Chelsea Valcourt September 8, 2021

“We tell people sometimes: We’re like drug dealers, come into town and get everybody addicted to painting,” Bob said. “It doesn’t take much to get you addicted.” On August 25, Netflix released...

"Despite its faults, the finale did have satisfying moments. The parallels between the final scene and the pilot were appreciated. The ending, despite being unclear, was happy for the most part." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Shameless” series finale is actually pretty shameful

Tara Grier April 21, 2021

"Shameless" aired for an admirable 11 seasons, coming to an end just last week. The dramedy followed the Gallagher family living on the south side of Chicago. The show became successful due to its...

Netflix logo in front of photographs from various Netflix programs. - Photo via netflix.com

6 Underrated Netflix Shows By Genre

Chelsea Valcourt March 31, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to seek shelter in our homes and comfort in front of our TV screens. For those of us who have watched many shows during quarantine, it may seem like we’ve...

Students join actress Ashley Park as she shares her experiences working on Broadway. - Staff Writer / Stephanie Green

Broadway Star Ashley Park Talks “Mean Girls,” Auditions and Burnout

Stephanie Green March 23, 2021

Rowan University students learned about the adventures of being a Broadway star in a virtual Q&A session with actress Ashley Park, hosted by the Student University Programmers last Friday, March 19. Park...

"There were a few things that could have been more powerful. For one, the reveal of the murderer toward the end." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Netflix’s “Enola Holmes”: Unraveling the charms of Sherlock’s spirited sister

Tara Grier October 7, 2020

Editor's Note: This review contains spoilers. Mystery, feminism, and murder—what more could you ask for from a film? Just last week, Netflix released “Enola Holmes,” and it was a hit in every...

Netflix logo - Photo via variety.com

#CancelNetflix Trends Amid Controversy Surrounding French Film “Cuties”

Jason Licitra September 23, 2020

Netflix has recently come under fire for one of its newest features, a French coming-of-age drama called "Cuties." The controversy originally stemmed from how Netflix marketed the movie, namely a poster...

Season 5 of Lucifer (first half) was released to Netflix on Aug. 21. - photo courtesy of Newsweek

“Lucifer” Impresses Fans in The First Half of Season 5

Tara Grier September 9, 2020

The first half of the fifth season of Netflix’s “Lucifer” finally graced viewers’ screens just a few weeks ago. The series made its long-awaited return in late August, and proved that it was...

"Admittedly, it wasn’t as good as season one. This season lacked the action that the first season had. The stakes were lower overall, which makes it less effective than its prior season." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“The End of The F***king World” is F***king Back

Tara Grier November 13, 2019

After the tragic ending in season one, viewers of “The End of the F***ing World” weren’t sure if the show would continue. Much to the excitement of many fans, Netflix released season two of “The...

The AMC movie theater in Hamilton Township, NJ is well-loved for the experiences it offers, as well as the movies it shows. - Photo courtesy of Steve Elgersma on Flickr

Licitra: The big-screen cinema experience still beats Netflix

Jason Licitra October 30, 2019

These days, you can watch a movie on pretty much anything, your TV, phone, laptop, tablet, or PC. For most people, that’s a good thing. Immediate access means that you don’t have to go out of...

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