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‘Fat suits are never okay’: Netflix’s ‘Matilda’ faces criticism for Emma Thompson’s Miss Trunchbull prosthetics

Relying on heavy makeup and prosthetics, Netflix's Miss Trunchbull is accused of reinforcing fatphobic stereotypes.

On Jun 21, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Netflix and chill on a budget i guess’: TikToker says man screwed phone in bag to wall for movie date, sparking debate

'At least he trying.'

On Jun 20, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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Chris Hemsworth gives a career-best performance as the villain in Netflix sci-fi thriller ‘Spiderhead’

With Hemsworth as the standout, 'Spiderhead' is otherwise a rather retro type of silly, high-concept sci-fi.

On Jun 17, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Who decided a real-life ‘Squid Game’ reality show was a good idea?

Netflix's expensive 'Squid Game'-inspired game show is already attracting criticism.

On Jun 15, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Stranger Things’ is just parodying itself now

The show adds in some new storylines and characters in season 4 but loses the plot.

On Jun 6, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp sparks debate over his character Will Byers’ sexuality

Schnapp praised Will's ambiguous sexuality, but many fans would prefer him to be explicitly gay.

On Jun 1, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Bridgerton’ announced the romance at the center of its 3rd season—and we have some questions

What will happen to Lady Whistledown?

On May 16, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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3 women accuse ‘No Time to Die’ director Cary Fukunaga of manipulation, predatory behavior

'We’re sharing it because we know we aren't alone in our experience.'

On May 5, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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Man charged in Dave Chappelle attack posted rap song ‘Dave Chappell’ in 2020

Isaiah Lee was charged with felony assault.

On May 4, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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Video appears to show moment Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage

Chappelle reportedly quickly recovered and began cracking jokes, comparing the attacker to Will Smith.

On May 4, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘This was my heartstopper’ meme has fans reminiscing about their formative queer TV shows and movies

Netflix's hit coming-of-age romcom is highlighting the history of queer representation on TV.

On May 3, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘You guys would freak out if you knew the sh*t that they made us do’: Former Abercrombie & Fitch manager says she had to put unattractive workers in the back

'Every single thing on that documentary was not only true…they left some parts out.'

On Apr 26, 2022 by Grace Stanley

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‘Russian Doll’ season 2 review: The Natasha Lyonne-led series leans into time travel

Unfortunately, another character's storyline feels less considered.

On Apr 21, 2022 by Audra Schroeder

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‘It’s an apartment building’: TikToker records downstairs neighbor shouting at her for loud steps when she was just watching Netflix

'That’s the sound of someone who’s never been told no.'

On Apr 20, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

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Frank Langella fired from Netflix’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ after sexual misconduct investigation

He was set to play the lead role in the latest horror series from the 'Haunting of Hill House' team.

On Apr 14, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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