television
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Society of the Snow is a must-watch harrowing tale
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Society of the Snow, based on a true story, is a harrowing retelling of a plane crash in the Andes mountains in 1972. A rugby team of male students along with friends, family, and 5 crew members were flying from Montevideo, Uruguay, to Santiago, Chile, for a game on October 13, 1972. A total of…
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The impact of media on public perception of crime and criminal justice
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Everyone has their guilty pleasures, shows or movies they like to watch to unwind. For me, and for many others, those shows are crime dramas and police procedural programs like ‘Criminal Minds’, or ‘Castle’. Shows like these are accepted forms of entertainment for people all over the world, but what we do not realize is…
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The far-reaching popularity and cultural impact of “Attack on Titan”
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In the first month of 2022, the second part of Attack on Titan’s final season was released worldwide. This release was anticipated greatly by fans of the anime and manga alike, as they waited with bated breath for the conclusion of Eren Jaeger’s story. Episode 76, titled “Judgement,” picks up where the first half of…
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Whoopi Goldberg’s comments receive backlash
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On a recent episode of the American talk show The View, panellist Whoopi Goldberg claimed that the Holocaust, the systematic killing of Jewish people under Nazi rule, was not related to issues of race. Critics were appalled and baffled. Goldberg was eventually suspended for two weeks. The comments made by Goldberg were wrong and historically…
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Invincible makes a mark with its graphic depiction of animated violence
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Animation is such a freeing medium where live-action requires you to fit the narrow constraints of physical limitation, impossible camera movements, and safety. In animation, you are only restricted by your artistic abilities. Despite this, up until the last few years, animation has been seen as something directed predominantly at children. This isn’t wrong; I…
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How to create compelling heroes and villains in television
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I recently watched Demon Slayer, an anime on Netflix. I was very impressed and I’m excitedly waiting for its upcoming film’s global release and for the eventual second season. Anime typically wows me with its visual style and creativity—Demon Slayer is no exception. However, my favorite part of the show is how they build up…
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Alternatives to the traditional model of sport
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I spend too much time on YouTube—way too much time. The feeling may be familiar to some; you’re just scrolling through videos, clicking on any that look remotely interesting. It was this way I discovered several small sports leagues that post the majority of their content on YouTube. During these boring times, these sport leagues…
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When can I expect the next season of The Witcher?: COVID-19’s impact on the film industry
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As a result of the COVID-19 lockdown, streaming services like Netflix saw a massive influx of users worldwide, claiming an all-time high for their subscription numbers in 2020’s first quarter. This was to be expected when people had nothing else to do but stay home and watch TV. But after the initial shock of COVID-19, we are left…
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Season 12 RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant disqualified after sexual misconduct allegations
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Season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has barely started, and one of its contestants has already been disqualified and will no longer be appearing in the finale. Joey Gugliemelli, who goes by the drag persona Sherry Pie, is a New York queen who was an initially-entertaining competitor on the popular reality show, but has since…
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Why Disney+ moving Love, Simon to Hulu is a good thing
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In 2018, we saw the emergence of many coming of age romantic comedy movie tropes with movies like The Kissing Booth, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Sierra Burgess is a Loser and Love, Simon all being released within an 8-month period. All of these movies had a different aspect that would allow a…
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