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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.

netflix lionheart review

‘Lionheart’ is a delightful comedy about family and feminism

Netflix's first Nigerian film does not disappoint.

On Jan 7, 2019 by Tess Cagle

Netflix A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding review

‘A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding’ is a heartwarming, kitschy sequel

It's time to watch Amber and Richard get hitched.

On Nov 30, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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True crime podcast ‘Up and Vanished’ wraps harrowing season

Caught between cliffhangers, host Payne Lindsey is just getting started.

On Nov 29, 2018 by Tess Cagle

Netflix Prince of Peoria review

‘Prince of Peoria’ is a quietly progressive multi-cam sitcom

The series is the more masculine counterpart to Netflix's 'Alexa & Katie.'

On Nov 19, 2018 by Tess Cagle

Netflix westside review

‘Westside’ is reality TV for the Instagram era

Musicians go for broke in this 'American Idol' meets 'Big Brother' docuseries.

On Nov 12, 2018 by Tess Cagle

wanderlust review

Netflix’s ‘Wanderlust’ deftly tackles sex, grief, and monogamy

The series questions the importance of fidelity in marriage.

On Oct 19, 2018 by Tess Cagle

Lessons From A School Shooting review

‘Notes From Dunblane: Lessons From a School Shooting’ is a powerful, distressing watch

The Netflix documentary short examines Sandy Hook and God.

On Sep 30, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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Rashida Jones celebrates her father’s legacy in Netflix documentary ‘QUINCY’

'Quincy' provides a positive, detailed look into the legacy of Quincy Jones.

On Sep 22, 2018 by Tess Cagle

Land of Bad Habits review

‘The Land of Steady Habits’ delves into the aftermath of a mid-life crisis

Some habits are harder to break than you expect.

On Sep 16, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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Video shows jogger dumping homeless man’s encampment into lake

Local residents say this is peak Oakland gentrification.

On Jun 11, 2018 by Tess Cagle

alex strangelove review

Netflix celebrates Pride month with LGBTQ coming-of-age film ‘Alex Strangelove’

The comedy explores the complexity of teen sexuality in 2018.

On Jun 11, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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Bitcoin price plunges after hack in South Korea

Bitcoin has dropped 65 percent since December.

On Jun 11, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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The elderly Olive Garden reviewer who went viral remembers how Anthony Bourdain championed her

Bourdain supported her work when other critics scoffed at her.

On Jun 9, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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Macron shook Trump’s hand so hard at G-7 that he left a mark

The handshake battle continues.

On Jun 9, 2018 by Tess Cagle

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Fans are cautiously excited about HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel

It will take place thousands of years in the past.

On Jun 9, 2018 by Tess Cagle