The Netflix docuseries “American Murder: Gabby Petito,” premiering February 17, 2023, examines the case of the 22-year-old vlogger who was murdered during a road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. It features interviews, footage, and highlights the treatment of domestic violence cases, ultimately eliciting discussions on media disparities in covering missing persons. Continue reading “American Murder: Gabby Petito” Documentary Overview
Mike Tyson faced Jake Paul in a highly anticipated boxing match at AT&T Stadium, drawing over 70,000 attendees and significant betting interest. Paul won by unanimous decision, leading to online speculation about the fight’s authenticity due to Tyson’s lack of punches. Continue reading The Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight
The hit series Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn’s novels, returns with its third season on Netflix. Set to premiere in two parts on May 16th and June 13th, the season will primarily explore the romance between Colin and Penelope. Fans anticipate new characters and the continuation of existing storylines in the regency era saga. Continue reading Dear Gentle Readers, The Bridgertons Are Back
The popular Netflix reality show “Squid Games: The Challenge” is facing potential lawsuits from contestants who experienced unsafe working conditions, including freezing weather and prolonged filming hours. This controversy has sparked wider discussions about the ethics and reality TV, where high ratings often take precedence over the wellbeing of participants. Continue reading Squid Game: The Challenge Mistreatments its Reality TV Stars
Netflix released a new anime adaptation of the cult classic Scott Pilgrim titled “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” that revitalized the franchise, featuring the original cast from “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” The anime is garnering positive reviews but currently has no plans for a second season. Continue reading Scott Pilgrim Is Back
(photo via Netflix) Staff Writer: Kamryn Kobel Email: kkobel@umassd.edu On October 29th, Netflix announced that famed actor Henry Cavill will be stepping down from his role as Geralt of Rivea from the acclaimed Netflix series The Witcher. This was announced on The Witcher’s Twitter account, as well as on Cavill’s Instagram. Both posts reveal that The Hunger Games actor Liam Hemsworth will be taking on … Continue reading Henry Cavill Departs from The Witcher
By: A.J. Merch Staff Writer amerchant1@umassd.edu During the quarantine of 2020, I was engulfed in the process of watching numerous shows and movies spanning from the 80s to the present. A large amount of shows on Netflix in particular as a means of escape with the pandemic and other major events of the world unfolding. After a while I started to sit to myself and … Continue reading The Future of Cinema and Television
