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netflix sandman review

Netflix’s ‘Sandman’ struggles to recreate the creepy, immersive atmosphere of the comics

While 'Sandman' successfully adapts some beloved standalone arcs, Tom Sturridge's Morpheus just isn't very impressive.

On Aug 5, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix sparks backlash after canceling lesbian vampire show ‘First Kill’

'First Kill' fans are pointing out that it had higher ratings than 'Heartstopper,' which was renewed for a second season.

On Aug 3, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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the gray man review

Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man’ is a dull, derivative waste of money and A-list star power

The directors of 'Avengers: Endgame' join forces with Ryan Gosling and Chris Evans for an embarrassingly lifeless action thriller.

On Jul 21, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Avengers: Endgame’ director Joe Russo says theatrical movies are ‘elitist’ compared to Netflix, sparking debate

Is it really 'an elitist notion to be able to go to a theater'?

On Jul 18, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ tries to blend Regency and modern, but it falls flat

The latest take on Jane Austen's final novel fails to impress.

On Jul 15, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Noah the matchmaker???’: Doja Cat reached out to Noah Schnapp about connecting with his ‘Stranger Things’ co-star

She also asked if Joseph Quinn had a girlfriend.

On Jul 7, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

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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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