Money means everything in ‘Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street’
Though the financial crimes of Bernie Madoff may feel distant from our current post-Trump era, the four-episode docuseries from Netflix present a strong case for its continued relevance. Featuring Emmy winner Joe Berlinger as...
Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is a well-made disappointment that struggles to satisfy fans
Nickelodeon’s animated series, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (2005-2008) was one of their most successful shows. With a massive following and an endless amount of positive reviews, the show has become a cult classic and...
The Bizarreness of ‘Squid Game’ is ironically real and intense
Netflix Korea’s latest series, “Squid Game,” is taking the world by storm as a strange and violent show whose ruthless and depressing atmosphere exposes a dark reality of our society. And this was specifically...
‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ is a soap opera disguised as a story about...
The fictional 1970s rock band “Daisy Jones and the Six,” inspired by Fleetwood Mac, are working towards becoming the iconic band the series sells them as in the first three episodes released by Amazon...
‘Bling Empire’ is the convoluted gray area between reality and escapism
Reality television is meant to be the intersection between the real world and the escapism of fiction. Shows like “Bling Empire,” however, blur that line greatly, almost being fantastical enough to be considered fiction....
New episodes of ‘Demon Slayer’ are delving deeper into grief and power
Since its premiere in 2019, “Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba,” based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, has become one of the most-discussed anime series in recent years. In an attempt to reach a...
“Community: Geothermal Escapism” Review
If you played Hot Lava as a kid, where you stood on various pieces of furniture to keep from touching the now lava-covered floor, then you’ll understand what “Geothermal Escapism” is all about. On...
‘The Boys’ season two is surprisingly poignant and as brutal as ever
Despite receiving harsh reviews from overindulgent fans over its method of release, “The Boys” season two is here — and it’s bonkers for all the right reasons.
After Billy Bucther (Karl Urban) is framed for...
Part one of season six, ‘The Crown,’ deals delicately with Diana’s death
The first part of the highly-anticipated final season of “The Crown” dropped on Nov. 16 on Netflix last week. Focused on the late Queen Elizabeth II and the events that shaped her reign, these...
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ is the future of battle-oriented anime
Ever since its Oct. 3, 2020 premiere, “Jujutsu Kaisen” has become a household name in the anime scene, featuring stunning animation, a lovable, colorful cast and an ensemble of cleverly written character abilities and...