Tess Cagle

Tess Cagle

Tess Cagle is a reporter who focuses on politics, lifestyle, and streaming entertainment. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Texas Monthly, the Austin American-Statesman, Damn Joan, and Community Impact Newspaper. She’s also a portrait, events, and live music photographer in Central Texas.

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Netflix Edge of Democracy Review

‘The Edge of Democracy’ chronicles the downfall of Brazil’s political leaders

The documentary follows the impeachment and imprisonment of two of Brazil's former presidents.

On Jun 17, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Tales of the City review

Netflix revisits ‘Tales of the City’ with diverse, relevant limited series

The influential and beloved story continues in a very different San Francisco.

On Jun 10, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Oh, Ramona Review

‘Oh Ramona!’ is the worst Netflix movie of 2019

The coming-of-age comedy is still running an 'American Pie' game plan.

On Jun 3, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Always Be My Maybe review

‘Always Be My Maybe’ is rom-com comfort food

Ali Wong and Randall Park bring the noise in this often-hilarious love story.

On May 31, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Good Sam Review

‘Good Sam’ is a heartwarming mystery about selfless generosity

The Netflix film gets hopeful and existential.

On May 16, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix The Society Review

In ‘The Society,’ Gen Z takes a stab at self-governing

Netflix offers a modern take on 'Lord of the Flies.'

On May 12, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Dead to Me review

Netflix’s ‘Dead to Me’ is a binge-worthy dramedy

Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini star in this dark and heartfelt comedy.

On May 3, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Someone Great review

Netflix’s ‘Someone Great’ is a coming-of-age rom-com for twenty-somethings

Gina Rodriguez stars in this warm and heartbreaking look at a very specific life stage.

On Apr 19, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Unicorn Store review

Brie Larson’s ‘Unicorn Store’ is an ode to idealistic millennials

Samuel L. Jackson joins the subversive Netflix comedy about following your dreams.

On Apr 5, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Coisa Mais Linda review

Netflix drama ‘Coisa Mais Linda’ explores Bossa Nova clubs and women’s rights in Brazil

The binge-worthy series gives a feminist twist to the romance genre.

On Mar 25, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Walk Ride Rodeo review

Netflix’s ‘Walk. Ride. Rodeo’ shares Amberley Snyder’s inspirational true story

The film is based on a true story.

On Mar 10, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Photographer of Mauthausen review

Netflix’s ‘Photographer of Mauthausen’ tells a haunting, overlooked WWII tale

The film explores how Francisco Boix used photographs to bring the Nazi party to justice.

On Feb 25, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix The Breaker Upperers review

‘The Breaker Upperers’ is a quirky rom-com about friendship

The Netflix film is for fans of 'Broad City' and 'Jane + Mary.'

On Feb 15, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix IO review

Post-cataclysmic sci-fi flick ‘IO’ fails to stand out in its saturated genre

Netflix's latest original dystopian film falls short.

On Jan 18, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Sex Education review

‘Sex Education’ tackles puberty in a tragic, hilarious manner

This is 'Skins' for Gen Z.

On Jan 11, 2019 by Tess Cagle