The Last of Us, both the video game and the TV show, have been a sensation in the entertainment industry. The game, released in 2013, was a critical and commercial success, due in part to its gripping story, intense action and compelling characters. The show, just recently premiering as of…
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The NFL dominates television broadcasts in 2022
A study conducted by the Sports Business Journal found that sports events dominated the top 100 telecasts of 2022. Of these sports events, the majority were games by the National Football League (NFL), as they occupied 82 spots of the top 100 telecasts. Starting with 2012, major US cable TV…
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Opinion: Are overrated TV shows worth watching?
Social media has created a culture of frenzy around new media being released, and some TV shows get a lot of social media hype. Because of that hype, many people end up looking forward to shows before they have even seen them. For shows that have already been or are…
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Review: “Unorthodox”
“God expected too much of me. Now, I need to find my own path.” Netflix recently released a four-part series based on Deborah Feldman’s debut memoir “Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots.” The series follows Esther or “Esty” Shapiro – played by Shira Haas – as she leaves…
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Top 10: Movies to stream
In our current age of social distancing and COVID-19 fear, a good movie that doesn’t require you to leave your house may be just what the doctor ordered. However, if you’re like me, choosing a movie available on Netflix or with the most basic Hulu subscription can be difficult. The…
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The rise of subscription services
Like most people these days I have tried my fair share of subscription services, from Netflix to Ipsy to Blue Apron to Stitch Fix. Forbes writes that the main demographic for those buying subscription boxes in 2017 were those who have a college degree, were politically liberal, female, have a…
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Kitt’s Toons #8
Cartoon by Kitt Wilhelm.
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Opinion: Netflix Should Not Have Kept “Friends”
In early December, “Friends” fans experienced their worst nightmare – a small message on their screen told them the show would permanently leave Netflix Jan. 1. Twitter and Instagram users went wild. Thousands wrote to Netflix saying they would cancel the streaming service if their favorite ’90s sitcom left the…
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Netflix Review: “Alex Strangelove”
The Netflix original “Alex Strangelove,” written and directed by Craig Johnson, is a coming of age movie that, made clear by the title, illustrates the many ways love comes about. Released April 14, the film tackles issues such as sexual orientation and acceptance – a common theme these days due…
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