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Review of “The Half of It”

Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu from "The Half of It" courtesy Netflix

According to the ancient Greeks, we experience four types of love: Eros or romantic love, Storge or familial love, Philia or platonic love, and Philautia or self-love.

Christmas Movies to Watch from a Non-Traditional Christmas Movie Watcher

Scene from "Elf" courtesy New Line Cinema

Every year right after the strike of midnight on Halloween, a good portion of channels start to play the same Christmas movies (and songs), over and over again.

Review of "Blood of Zeus"

Image from animated series Blood of Zeus courtesy Netflix

The film industry has always had an interest and expressiveness with Greek mythology. Netflix has decided to try their hands at telling these tales with the new original anime, “The Blood of Zeus.”

The Spoiler-Free Reason to Stream Mandalorian Seasons 1 and 2

Pedro Pascal as the Mandalorian with "The Child" courtesy Disney+

Imagine everything you like about Star Wars: compelling, futuristic storylines; masterpiece soundtracks; and iconic and loveable characters. Take that and turn it into a Disney+ show.

"Guava Island": Refreshing and Thought-Provoking

Guava Island movie poster with Donald Glover and Rihanna

“Guava Island”, Donald Glover’s 2019 musical-romance-thriller, is a simplified yet refreshing take of the familiar theme of capitalism and its impact on art, on society, and on the human spirit.

Nostalgia Galore: “Cobra Kai”

William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence faces off against Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in "Cobra Kai"

Photo credit: William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence faces off against Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in "Cobra Kai" courtesy Sony Pictures Television.

Robin’s Wish: Revealing a Hidden Disease

Robin Williams as John Keating in Dead Poet Society courtesy Touchstone Pictures

Photo credit: Robin Williams as President Theodore Roosevelt in "Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb" in final film appearance before his death in 2014 courtesy 20th Century Fox.

Goodbye, P.O.I.: Netflix’s Most Underrated Show and the Sad Future of Streaming

Person of Interest poster courtesy of Netflix

“Person of Interest” is the best show you’ve never heard of. Unfortunately, this show was removed from Netflix on Sept. 22. Fans will be forced to join HBO Max to continue watching their beloved drama. This is surprising, but not unusual.

"Tiger King": The Entertainment of Joe Exotic

Image shows Joe Exotic of "Tiger King" with a tiger

Like many other quarantined Americans, I’ve been searching Netflix for new entertainment to occupy this grim period of social isolation.

"Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)": A Feminist Approach to the Superhero Genre

Image shows Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez and Cathy Yan on the set of "Birds of Prey"

After director Cathy Yan’s 2018 independent feature film “Dead Pigs” gained positive critical attention at the Sundance film festival, this year’s “Birds of Prey” makes Yan the first Asian-American woman and second woman in general to lead and direct a

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