Before superhero movies were the trend, young adult fantasy and dystopian movies dominated the theaters. Now there are hardly any recent blockbuster young adult series on the big screen. Some movie studios such as Summit Entertainment, 20th Century Fox and Columbia Pictures started to put this genre on the map by adapting popular young-adult books […]
Hollywood diversity report displays a need for change
In 1940, Hattie McDaniel accepted the first Oscar awarded to an African-American for her role as Mammy, a house servant in “Gone with the Wind” (1939). She sat away from her fellow cast members and was barred from attending the film’s premiere. Though much has changed, the 2018 Hollywood Diversity Report showed that only 1.4 […]
Netflix shows released this fall
With the new school year starting, it is time for college students to get back to their roots. Netflix binge-watching is an important part of college culture. While it is an entertaining pastime, a recurring problem is running out of shows to watch. Do not worry: Netflix was prepared for that and is releas- ing […]
‘Rick and Morty’ rises to fame through growing following
The animated comedy “Rick and Morty” (2013) made its debut five years ago gaining a small cult following, but in its third season, it became one of the most watched adult cartoons on the air. Season 3 of “Rick and Morty” created buzz with its surprise April Fool’s episode, “The Rickshank Rickdemption,” its quotable “Pickle […]
‘Sister, Sister’ reboot is announced, fans are thrilled
The popular 1990s sitcom “Sister, Sister” reboot was announced earlier this year joining other popular reboots such as “American Idol,” “Jersey Shore” and “Fuller House.” The original show ran from 1994-1999 and will star the original actresses, Tia and Tamara Mowry. Kenyce Lytle, junior psychology and sociology double major, said she was a fan of […]
Oprah says ‘Time’s Up’ during speech
Annual award show sheds light on new movement. The 75th annual Golden Globe Awards took place Jan. 7 and stood apart from previous years as the show acted as a platform for the new “Time’s Up” movement. “Time’s Up” began in response to Harvey Weinstein being accused of sexual assault last October and #MeToo trending […]
Netflix puts large sum of new budget toward creating more original shows and movies
Netflix has been rated the best overall streaming service online for its “selection, quality and performance consistency,” according to Tom’s Guide, a technology rating website run by a team of writers, editors and technology experts. Netflix, which offers a large variety of both online streaming entertainment and physical DVD options, was founded by Reed Hastings […]
Popular television show ‘Bob’s Burgers’ hits theaters in 2020
“Bob’s Burgers” has announced its move to the big screen. The franchise is set to release a full-length film in July 2020, as confirmed by Fox Animation. The television show is centered around Bob Belcher, his family and their modest burger joint, which has been successful in creating a strong and faithful fan base. “Bob’s […]
Season two of ‘Stranger Things’ entices, excites fans
Netflix released the long awaited ”Stranger Things: Season 2” Oct. 27 with nine new episodes. The Netflix Original sequel was released 15 months after the first season, which immediately became popular among Netflix users. Alanna Saldana, junior nursing major, saw the premiere showing at the Fox Theater in Westwood. Cast members, including Natalia Dyer (Nancy […]
MTV brings back TRL after 10 years
MTV has brought back one of its hit TV shows “Total Request Live,” or TRL, after nine years off the air. After being canceled in 2008, the show is making its return with a new cast and new content creators. The original show consisted of exclusive content and live appearances from artists, as well as […]