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(11/02/20 2:39am)
Ratched, director Ryan Murphy’s original prequel–adaptation of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ was recently released on Netflix in mid–September. Set at St. Lucia Hospital in Monterey County, California, the series follows the backstory of Nurse Mildred Ratched, the psychiatric nurse who was transformed into a symbol of monstrousness and institutional power abuses in the 1975 film. Murphy is known for creating the popular American Horror Story anthology series, and Ratched follows a similar framework—a compelling story full of chills, thrills, and grotesque yet delicate violence. Despite being widely consumed, the series has received mixed to negative reviews in terms of its story. But I thought the series was terrific: Sarah Paulson was spectacular in her portrayal of Mildred Ratched, and I was immersed in each chapter of Nurse Ratched’s dark origin story.
(10/21/20 10:45am)
In the final moments of the season three finale of GLOW, Debbie Eagan (Betty Gilpin) seems to have it all. She negotiated her way into the role as network president, securing the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) a secure platform, and has gained back a sense of control she felt like she was losing all season.
(10/19/20 12:12pm)
It’s only been the very first episode, and there’s already somehow been both drama and confessions of love—but that is to be expected from any Bachelor show. This season of ABC’s The Bachelorette follows 39–year–old Clare Crawley from Sacramento on her journey to find love.
(10/26/20 10:28pm)
“Comments disabled for this video,” read the comments section on the first trailer for Star Trek: Lower Decks, only a few hours after it was first uploaded in July. The franchise’s fans are notorious for being hypercritical, pedantic, and obsessive with the maintenance of the Star Trek canon. They—very loudly and publicly—did not take kindly to the idea of the Star Trek universe being transferred to an animated show before it had even been released. To be fair to the fans, they had some reasoning in their fear that an animated show wouldn't do justice to a strong legacy of dramatic writing. However, this wasn't an excuse to judge the show before watching it.
(10/20/20 10:17pm)
It was recently announced that Jamie Foxx would be reprising his role as Electro in the upcoming Spider–Man MCU film. Last time Foxx played the voltaic villain was in Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), a film that was less than critically acclaimed in the world of Spider–Man movies. While a title has not yet been revealed, this upcoming film will be the third solo Spider–Man film within the MCU, and it will be released within Marvel’s ‘Phase 4’ slate of films and productions.
(10/17/20 6:24pm)
Editor's Note: Spoilers ahead.
(10/20/20 9:33pm)
What do you get when you cast Cher opposite Nicolas Cage?
(10/16/20 1:25am)
Back in 2016, the female Ghostbusters remake debuted in theaters, prompting a debate as to whether these remakes were warranted or truly reclaimed pop culture for a female audience. Of course, many of the disgruntled fans were misogynistic and their criticisms were ultimately ignored. Four years later, Hollywood has transformed the female reboot into a genre of its own—with mixed results.
(10/20/20 10:04pm)
Scooby–Doo holds a strong spot in my heart as my lifelong favorite cartoon character. Hanna–Barbera’s iconic Great Dane has been around since 1969 when the animated series, Scooby Doo, Where Are You! started airing on Saturday morning television. Since the inception of the crime–solving Great Dane and his iconic human companions, there have been numerous adaptations of Scooby–Doo on a variety of mediums. While some adaptations are more interesting than others (including the most recent atrocious adaptation, SCOOB!), they all find a way to put their own unique twist on the classic crime–solvers of Mystery Incorporated.
(10/12/20 12:22am)
Three times is... a lot of times to watch anything. I have some explaining to do.
(10/12/20 6:18pm)
The Tribeca Film Festival recently announced that they’d be elevating their focus on video games at next year’s festival in New York City. Opening up submissions for the first "Tribeca Games Award," the festival is accepting games that “demonstrate artistic excellence in storytelling.” The decision for a world–renowned film festival to recognize video games for award considerations might strike some as odd. However, the creative potential for storytelling in the virtual plane is unmatched. In fact, this change is long overdue, and the importance of video game storytelling should not only be recognized, but emphasized across all levels of entertainment as we prepare to enter the next generation of gaming.
(10/13/20 11:11pm)
Disney’s 2020 Mulan once again reveals the futility of trying to adapt the magic of animation to live–action.
(10/08/20 3:28pm)
Season four of The Good Place has finally been released on Netflix, and, unfortunately for my midterm grades, I spent the last weekend binge–watching it. After being disappointed multiple times before by finales (I’m looking at you, Game of Thrones), I was worried that The Good Place would meet the same fate, especially considering how season four started off. However, it ended up hitting the mark and finishing with a near perfect ending.
(10/08/20 7:19pm)
MTM. These letters stand for the initials of television legend Mary Tyler Moore, her eponymous television show, and the production company that she founded with her then–husband Grant Tinker, MTM Enterprises. But most importantly, they stand for the legacy of how The Mary Tyler Moore Show set new precedents and standards for women.
(10/06/20 12:01am)
When I tuned into the new Netflix show Never Have I Ever, I was excited to finally watch a series with an Indian–American protagonist. I expected to see my complicated feelings about being Indian–American explored on screen.
(10/05/20 11:25pm)
"Based on a true story..."
(10/03/20 5:15pm)
Over the course of its nearly 45–year history, SNL’s role in American politics has been unique. From its humble beginnings as an underdog television program, SNL has maintained an influence over politics—specifically presidential politics—as it has parodied national figures and created sharp works of satire on the state of our nation. Some have been critical of the show for being too partisan, but I’ve enjoyed watching SNL’s long history of poking fun at both sides of the aisle. I couldn’t tell you whether I laughed more at the late Phil Hartman’s performance as Ronald Reagan, where he snapped back and forth between his doddering public image and a shrewd, calculating persona, or at the very same comedian, only six years later, stuffing civilians’ Big Macs in his mouth as Bill Clinton. I can nearly recite “Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton Address the Nation,” a deeply feminist cold open performed by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler that emphasized the effects of sexism on both political parties during the 2008 election.
(09/23/20 9:02pm)
Among the ever–expanding Hollywood canon of films about food, the best one will forever be Pixar’s Ratatouille.
(09/14/20 3:18pm)
The massively popular second life of animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender is well–documented and well–deserved. A staple of our Nickelodeon childhoods, the critically acclaimed show was especially meaningful for children of Asian descent.
(09/04/20 9:23pm)
The upcoming Netflix film The Devil All the Time released its trailer two weeks ago, causing a buzz thanks to its star-studded cast and suspenseful, gothic tones. Though it boasts the talents of industry heavy—hitters like Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, and Sebastian Stan, there is not a single person of color to be found amongst the cast list.
