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Netflix released a new original horror film called “The Silence” on April 10. COURTESY OF NETFLIX MEDIA

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘The Silence’ is yet another forgettable mess

Pat LaMarco April 17, 2019
At this point, it seems very likely Netflix simply does not care about an entire portion of its content.

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Angela’s Christmas’ provides sweet holiday story, broadens Netflix content

Pat LaMarco December 2, 2018
Netflix's “Angela’s Christmas” is a perfectly entertaining and cute film that would appeal to very young audiences, but it has been buried under the mountain of new releases.
Robin Wright stars as President Claire Underwood in the final season of Netflix’s “House of Cards.” COURTESY OF DAVID GIESBRECHT/ NETFLIX

REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’ final season fails to escape shroud of controversy

Pat LaMarco November 4, 2018
Few shows have seen as dramatic a shift in audience interest as “House of Cards.” Its myriad of recent problems both onscreen and off has turned what was once Netflix’s crown jewel into something of a laughingstock.
Emma Stone and Jonah Hill in Netflix’s latest mini-series, “Maniac.” PHOTO COURTESY OF NETFLIX

REVIEW: “Maniac” captivates with stars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone, takes on dark topics

Pat LaMarco September 23, 2018
Netflix original “Maniac” is overwhelmingly weird and fills viewers with confusion with constant twists and turns in the plot. The show has provoked strong reactions, and some fans went as far as comparing the show to cult classic “Twin Peaks.”
Max vs. Media: Guilty, but for how long?

Max vs. Media: Guilty, but for how long?

Max Berman April 29, 2018
A jury of his peers found Bill Cosby guilty on three counts: aggravated indecent assault, drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand. While each crime carries a maximum of 10 years, Cosby could be sent to prison for 22 to 36 months for each, according to revised guidelines.
HAGERTY: This season on “The Presidency”

HAGERTY: This season on “The Presidency”

Grace Hagerty March 28, 2017

Every president manipulates the media, but no one does it quite like Donald Trump. On Friday at 3:31 p.m., Trump called The Washington Post’s Robert Costa to announce that the American Health Care Act...

REVIEW: “The Crown,” a young queen’s view of royal life

Jenni Todd November 6, 2016

Gazing upon Queen Elizabeth II’s time-wizened, 90-year-old face, it is easy to forget her youth. At age 10, she was uprooted from a relatively quiet childhood spent between her family’s private...

LAUNGJESSADAKUN: “Are you hugging the TV?!”

LAUNGJESSADAKUN: “Are you hugging the TV?!”

Michael Laungjessadakun November 1, 2016

I watched the first episode of “Black Mirror” last night and, before I went to bed, couldn’t help thinking about how much television has evolved from when, if someone were to ask me what my favorite...

LAUNGJESSADAKUN: We're not evil, are we?

LAUNGJESSADAKUN: We’re not evil, are we?

Michael Laungjessadakun September 20, 2016

Three of my favorite characters of modern-day television are Frank Underwood from “House of Cards,” BoJack Horseman from the eponymous Netflix original and Saul Goodman from “Better Call Saul.” Perhaps...

WILSHERE: How well can we really know someone?

WILSHERE: How well can we really know someone?

Meredith Wilshere March 28, 2016

Recently, I was floored by some new information I heard from a friend about an ex. I do not wish to incriminate him, though I don’t think he would think twice about it, but it affirmed my post-breakup...

BONADIES: Award shows validate streaming services

BONADIES: Award shows validate streaming services

Ben Bonadies January 19, 2016

The 65th Primetime Emmy Award Ceremony in 2013 was a landmark for Team Internet. It was the first time an original piece of online content was nominated for a major award, with “House of Cards” nominated...

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RYAN: Netflix is ruining television

Sara Ryan September 10, 2015

Like most college students, I have a healthy relationship with my Netflix account. It has expanded with seven seasons of “Gilmore Girls,” three seasons of “House of Cards,” and a Breakfast or two...

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