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“I Think You Should Leave” – Season 3 Review
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What happens when your plan for free food backfires? What about when you’re forced to leave your zipline? Season three of Netflix’s “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson” explores these questions with unexpected answers. “I Think You Should Leave” is a sketch comedy series focusing on cringe humour and what happens when everyday…
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Big Mouth season 6 lacks the charm of past seasons
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When Big Mouth was released in 2018, it quickly won viewers over with its crude yet loveable humour and honesty. The animated Netflix show perfectly captured the vulnerability, drama and intense emotions known by anyone who has ever been in middle school. Now in its sixth season, Big Mouth, much like its theme song, is…
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“Monster” fails to capture the true magnitude of Dahmer’s crimes
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The romanticization of Jeffrey Dahmer in Netflix’s new series Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has been in mass circulation on the internet for the past two weeks. Whether it was my for you page on TikTok, Instagram or Twitter feed, the series almost felt inescapable. In anticipation of an outstanding performance after discovering Emmy award…
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MUBI is a worthwhile alternative streaming service
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Despite their ubiquity and their ability to destroy the movie theatre industry, most would agree that streaming services are pretty amazing. You already know about the big names; Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime (to name a few). However, for some who are more serious cinephiles, some of these services leave a lot to be desired…
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What to expect from season 5 of Big Mouth
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“We really put these children through the ringer.” That line is said by the Shame Wizard, a character voiced by David Thewlis in the Netflix animated series Big Mouth Season 5 trailer — and it couldn’t be more true. Created by Nick Kroll, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Mark Levin, Big Mouth has become one…
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Exploring the popularity of Squid Game — when extreme goes mainstream
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There is an infrequently discussed sub-genre in movies known as extreme cinema. While I have by no means conducted studies, I assume the reason that the subgenre is so scantily discussed is that it inherently appeals to few individuals. The genre is characterized by extremes. The genre usually refers to films with extreme violence, sexual…
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Quoi de neuf en Français sur Netflix?
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Français English L’augmentation de la consommation télévisuelle est un effet généralisé du confinement. Alors, pourquoi ne pas en profiter pour se cultiver tout en se divertissant? Le portail canadien de la plateforme Netflix propose une sélection de films, de séries et d’émissions en français qui raviront les francophones et les francophiles. Voici quatre émissions à…
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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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Netflix’s Disenchantment bringing a lightheartedness to adult cartoons
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When I need a break from working and just a little time to relax, Disenchantment is the show I usually turn on. The program isn’t exceptionally challenging or innovative, but it is by no means lazy or disengaging. Disenchantment has struck the perfect balance of lightheartedness, comfortability, and enjoyment. The show is made by the…
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Most anticipated movies of 2021
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After a year of lackluster releases, our 2021 slate of quality movies has begun to stack up. How many of these films will actually be released is a mystery, but it will always remain appropriate to get excited! Of course, I’m unable to go over all the films scheduled to be released this year. Frankly,…
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