When people talk about season four of Netflix’s Stranger Things, they’re going to be talking about Kate Bush. Spoilers for season four volume one of Stranger Things below At least, when they’re talking positively about the show, she’ll be mentioned,…
‘Bubble’ review : The latest in Netflix animation is as weightless as its namesake
Considering the absurd amount of talent behind the latest anime film from Netflix, Bubble, it’s, to put it lightly, shocking how little substance there is to show for it. Despite expected and exemplary animation, especially in high-octane sequences of weightless parkour…
‘Heartstopper’ review : An enchanting and vibrant adaption of Alice Oseman’s popular series
Unfettered by cynicism and romantic in a way that’s winsomely youthful, Netflix’s Heartstopper is a joyous and heartfelt look at two boys falling in love. This teen drama which centers on Charlie (Joe Locke) and Nick (Kit Connor) is a welcome reprieve…
‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ series review: A messy affair, in more ways than one
Content and trigger warning: this review discusses sexual assault. When Anatomy of a Scandal opens, the Whitehouse family seemingly has it all. There’s James (Rupert Friend), a high-ranking member of Parliament, his society-darling wife Sophie (Sienna Miller), their children, and…
10 Brilliant Transgender Films Actually Made by Transgender People
Throughout most of Hollywood history, it has been usually taken for granted that transgender characters would be played by cisgender performers. Even in the most well-intentioned cases, these films can result in stereotypical and surface-level depictions of transgender people. In…
‘Eternally Confused and Eager for Love’ review: The wonky romantic comedy makes it easy to fall in love with Mumbai
Whether they reside in New York City or Mumbai, dating in the modern world can get messy for millennials and zoomers alike. These folks must navigate ghosting, terrible dating apps, and even their parent’s judgmental glare. First-time creator and director…
‘Bridgerton’ season 2 review: The delightful period falters against the hype of the first season
The premiere season of Bridgerton was quite the triumph. It introduced viewers to the scandalous and seductive world of Regency London, made Regé-Jean Page an overnight sensation, and cemented Netflix’s decision to poach Shonda Rhimes from ABC as a good…