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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: the feminist Halloween show we’ve been waiting for

Written on October 30, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

If you want a ‘90s nostalgia fix, Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina won’t do the trick. This reboot is nothing like its 1996 sitcom predecessor. Gone are the light-hearted days of Sabrina the Teenage Witch—this adaptation trades high school hijinks and comical mishaps for blood, murder, and...

Point/Counterpoint: Do subtitles help the viewing experience?

Written on October 12, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Yes If you’ve ever watched a movie or TV show with me where I’ve been in control of the device settings, there’s a 100 per cent chance it’s been accompanied by subtitles. There’s also a 50 per cent chance you’ve groaned the second a small caption written in an...

Big Mouth’s second season continues reign as TV’s funniest cringe-comedy

Written on October 12, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

When Netflix’s animated comedy series Big Mouth came out with its first season last summer, audiences were surprised by its star-studded cast, bizarre-but-amazing premise, and cringe-worthy puberty jokes. Its second season, which was released on Oct. 5, doubled down on its wacky sense of humour while...

The Kissing Booth normalizes potentially abusive behaviour

Written on September 14, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

The Kissing Booth, a popular Netflix original movie released in May, disguises itself as a run-of-the-mill, teen romcom—while carelessly normalizing early warning signs of an abusive relationship. The film follows Elle Evans, who creates a list of friendship rules with her best friend, Lee, when they’re...

As a former high school loser, Sierra Burgess is a Loser gives me hope

Written on September 11, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

In a pivotal scene from Netflix’s newest teen romcom, Sierra Burgess is a Loser, the titular character stands in front of her parents, sobbing. “Do you have any idea what it’s like to be a teenage girl and to look like this?” she asks them. Somewhere deep inside me, my high school self asks the same...

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before excels through unique characters

Written on September 7, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

An otherwise standard Netflix rom-com has made waves on social media in recent weeks, and it’s largely a credit to its actors’ character development and relatability. Okay…. so I’ve watched “to all the boys I’ve loved before” twice & it melts my heart sm, I needa relationship, I’m so lonely,...

What’s so special about Netflix’s Set It Up?

Written on July 30, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

Within the past decade, it seemed audiences and moviemakers alike had agreed on a simple fact: the romantic-comedy genre is dead. According to Business Insider, major studio releases of romantic comedy films have dropped nearly 100 per cent in the last eight years. Yet Netflix has still found a hit...

John Mulaney’s Kid Gorgeous is relatability at its best

Written on May 28, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

Since the 2016 U.S. Presidential election, the entertainment industry saw a dramatic spike in its production of highly-politicized content. Whether intentional or not, it seems as if art released today—especially in the form of comedy—can be spun to fit a conservative or liberal agenda. But John...

Charlie Kaufman adapts Queen’s alumnus’ novel for Netflix production

Written on February 2, 2018. Posted in Arts.

Academy Award-winning screenwriter Charlie Kaufman will adapt Queen’s alumnus and local author Iain Reid’s first novel, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, for Netflix. Kaufman, who won Oscars for the screenplays of Being John Malkovich, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Adaptation, will direct...

Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix return is a nostalgic tap on the shoulder

Written on January 19, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle.

The 90s were often characterized by sitcom stars embodying the human experience of mediocrity. However, it was a certain nasal-voiced stand-up comedian starring in the infamous “show about nothing” that truly stole the genre. Seinfeld has been named by Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone as...

'Mindhunter' is the crime show TV was missing

Written on November 14, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a quietly released new Netflix show entitled Mindhunter. After a quick glance, I spotted its gloomy lighting, renowned list of producers and a mostly-unknown cast list. All I knew was I liked the general crime genre, and Netflix originals aren’t known to disappoint. Although...

Three suitable alternatives to Netflix in Canada

Written on October 12, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

I am about to write something that you will probably instinctively dismiss. You may read it, you may even process it, but the chances of you taking it seriously are slim. Netflix isn`t the only streaming site. I know, it’s tough to process. Many of us think of Netflix as the golden standard for...

“Dear White People” review

Written on June 26, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

In a time of continuous racial tension around the world, a show on a mainstream streaming website might be the most appropriate way to give people an understanding of different individual’s backgrounds. First released as a movie before being turned into a Netflix original TV series, “Dear White People”...

Point counter point:Is 13 Reasons Why worth the risk?

Written on May 29, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

The TV show adaptation of the book of the same title by Jay Asher has been making waves since it first came out as a thirteen-episode series for Netflix on March 31, 2017. The show focuses on the story of Hannah Baker, a 10th grader who takes her own life. Her story is told through the main character...

A white guy’s take on whitewashing Death Note

Written on March 31, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

As a straight, white male — also arguably known as mainstream media’s favourite demographic — I’ve never had trouble feeling represented. But an upcoming whitewashed series made me stop and think twice about how I might see myself if the imagining was all up to me. On March 22, Netflix released the...

The Best Netflix Shows to Binge-Watch Based on Your Workload

Written on March 24, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Binge-watching is one of the greatest joys that life has to offer, however, if you feel you’re floundering to fit in some much-needed TV-time on top of all your homework, or if you have more time than you know what to do with, don’t fear. For the person with all the time in the world: Congratulations!...

Abstract: The Art of Design

Written on February 16, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

I don’t know about you guys, but sometimes TV can stress me out. I get nervous about who’ll come out on top in Scandal, or who’ll get solitary confinement on Orange Is the New Black, or who’ll survive Game of Thrones — just kidding, no one survives. Abstract: The Art of Design is the remedy to that...

Review: Santa Clarita Diet excels at double negatives

Written on February 7, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Santa Clarita Diet is “not-not” a lot of things. It’s not-not fun. It’s not-not something that makes me laugh out loud. And it’s not-not intriguing to see Drew Barrymore bite off Nathan Fillion’s fingers. But it’s also not-not bad. Let me take a step back....

A hopeful series of events

Written on January 20, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Loyal fans of the Lemony Snicket universe can rest easy with an adaptation that keeps the complicated plot and characters intact. It’s not exactly perfect, but it’s definitely not the (truly) bad beginning we might’ve had. Spoilers ahead. When the 2004 film Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate...

When watching TV becomes criminal

Written on June 27, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

Piracy: illegal, or the cheapest way to watch movies and television shows? Being jobless university students, most people I know don’t bother with paying for the luxury of cable. But how can they keep up with the latest episodes of the common favourite, Game of Thrones. For many of those who can’t...

Four indie films on womanhood available on Netflix

Written on March 31, 2016. Posted in Arts.

If you’re not a straight white male, the journey to have your work in film respected can be a tumultuous one. A study conducted by the University of Southern California last year found that females made up roughly 34 per cent of speaking roles in movies and scripted series produced in 2014 and...

2016 TV shows to binge watch

Written on January 12, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

A new year and new semester means fresh TV shows to watch. After a long, restful break, coming back to the stressful routine of school isn’t ideal. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The end of winter break marks a time when shows come off hiatus and new ones premiere. To follow is a list of new...

The Netflix & chill phenomenon

Written on October 16, 2015. Posted in Lifestyle.

Back in 2012, when “Gangnam Style” was dominating the Top 40 charts and I was beginning my first year at Queen’s, Netflix became a way for me to escape the dreariness of my day-to-day school life and avoid yet another night out at Stages. For me, there was nothing quainter than kicking back on a...

What We're Watching: Procrastination Edition

Written on November 15, 2013. Posted in Arts.

The Journal has put together a list of shows available on Netflix for the expert procrastinator — perfect for exam time.

The House That Netflix Built

Written on April 3, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Veronica Saroli (ArtSci ’14) Staff Writer House of Cards is corrupting in every sense of the word. I will admit to feeling a little mischievous myself after starting and ending the series over the span of a single weekend (no shame). I found myself strangely beginning to smirk and think in a sinful...

Netflix: Not Just For Movies

Written on January 28, 2013. Posted in Lifestyle.

By Trilby Goouch Blogs Editor Most of you are likely familiar with Netflix, the popular movie rental website that offers a range of movie titles for a monthly fee of less than $10. This online-rental platform is gaining momentum, and now many products, ranging from nail polish to video games, are...

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