Not all heroes wear capes, some just have a stool and a microphone Trevor Noah: “African American” Rating: Four emoji laughing faces Trevor Noah’s stand up comedy special “African American” is truly a work of cultural and comedic art. He describes growing up in apartheid South Africa as a child of mixed…
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From God to porn: must-see documentaries on Netflix
What really sparked my interest in documentaries is a documentary that is unfortunately not on Netflix. “This Film is Not Yet Rated” examines how the Motion Picture Association of America has directed morality, among other things, through its movie rating process; it blew me out of the water and opened…
Read More“Master of None,” new master of Netflix
Comedian Aziz Ansari, most commonly known for his role in NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” debuted his Netflix-exclusive sitcom “Master of None” this month. While a comedy taking place in New York City may seem overdone with examples including “Girls,” “How I Met your Mother” and “Broad City,” this is one…
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What to watch on Halloween this year
If you can get ahold of a Netflix account, whether it be your mom’s or your roommate’s, here are a few horror movie suggestions to get you in the mood for Halloween. Oculus Hands down one of the best and scariest movies on Netflix. Starring Karen Gillan from “Doctor Who”…
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On the Queue: “American Beauty”
If you have no other options, there are no kids in the room and you are willing to be sad all night, then watch “American Beauty.” “American Beauty” was recommended to me by a work friend. So, it’s Thursday night and I am searching through Netflix, and I remember the recommendation.…
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Streaming Killed the T.V. Star
With high-quality original content and widespread accessibility, online streaming is slowly taking over the market for television broadcasting. Streaming has become a hot topic in the media industry lately. Just like how DVDs replaced VHS and Blu-ray attempted to replace DVDs, streaming is a serious contender to replace conventional media…
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Double-down on drama: House of Cards vs. The West Wing
After you finish binging the third season of House of Cards, renew your faith in government by watching the West Wing. “House of Cards” is a Netflix-produced adaptation of a British television show of the same title. In this program, Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), the house majority whip, navigates Washington,…
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