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The Observer

Netflix Original "Enola Holmes" released September 23, 2020, stars Millie Bobby Brown as the lead. The film has consistenty remained on the top ten charts for the past two weeks.

“Enola Holmes” brings a new twist to an old story

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor October 20, 2020

Her name might spell “alone” backward, but she is anything but. With a twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, Netflix’s “Enola Holmes” smacks down the historically misogynistic stigmas...

"The Hate U Give", starring Amandla Stenberg, is a timely and must-see film that highlights the racial injustice and police brutality in predominantly Black communities.

“The Hate U Give” is a must see to understand white privilege

By Aliki Dimitoglou and Ari Dimitoglou June 22, 2020

NAACP Image Award-Winning drama for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture, “The Hate U Give,” starring Amandla Stenberg, offers its audience a more realistic perspective as to how white privilege...

Netflix Original "Outer Banks" released on April 15, 2020, claiming the #1 spot for over four weeks.

Netflix’s “Outer Banks” almost hits the jackpot

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Online Editor June 1, 2020

The Outer Banks. Paradise on Earth. Love, guns and war between two social classes. And $400 million worth of undiscovered gold.  Set in North Carolina, Netflix’s “Outer Banks” follows John B...

Based on the New York Times Best-Seller, "To all the Boys I Loved Before" gained enough traction from fans to earn itself a sequel, "To all the Boys I Loved Before PS I Still Love You." This new Netflix romantic comedy stars Lana Condor, who plays shy girl Lara jean, and Noah Centineo, who plays a popular lacrosse star.

Netflix rom-com excites viewers with a sequel: P.S. you will love it

By Ava Freeman, Features Editor April 26, 2020

The hit romance that appeared on Netflix in 2018, “To All the Boys I Loved Before,” stole the hearts of its audience and seemed to have had the most perfect and satisfying ending. The movie wrapped...

"Birds of Prey" opened in theaters on February 7th. Starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, the film explores female superheroes.

“Birds of Prey” flocks to the top

By Liam Klein, Staff Writer March 12, 2020

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Superhero,” probably a six-foot-tall cut white guy, and not Margot Robbie. Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) or its new...

Jane Austen's beloved rom-com "Emma" was released in theaters on Feb. 21, 2020. In the film, Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma.

“Emma” brings a modern flair to Jane Austen classic

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor March 11, 2020

There is no single term that can quite define Emma from Jane Austen’s beloved rom-com “Emma” but wide-eyed, analytical, single-person-turned-lover, neat-freak and lover-of-all-things-beautiful are...

Taylor Swift's highly-anticipated documentary "Miss Americana" was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 31.

Netflix says “you belong with me” to Taylor Swift

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor March 3, 2020

You don’t control what people think of your story, but you do control what you believe about yourself and how you tell your story to the world.  Having spent half of her life in the spotlight, Taylor...

Astounding special effects and beautiful cinematography set this sci-fi franchise's newest film into an universe that is both colorful and terrifying. The end of the modern Star Wars trilogy, "The Rise of Skywalker" serves as a good endpoint despite its flaws.

A Star Wars movie that’s not quite out of this galaxy

By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager February 4, 2020

On Dec.18, audiences worldwide were taken back to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away with the release of “Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker.” In less than a month, the long-anticipated...

"Two Sentence Horror Stories" leaves the audience feeling panicked, just as the characters in the show feel themselves. It is impossible to escape the terror that the protagonists are feeling throughout each episode.

“Two Sentence Horror Stories” spooks watchers

By Charley Hutton, Advertisement and Subscription Manager February 4, 2020

What is the best horror story you can come up with in two sentences? This prompt sparked a Reddit thread in 2013, accumulating over 15,000 comments. Inspired by the thread, Vera Miao created the new-to-Netflix...

Penn Badgely plans Joe Goldberg, a huge stalker, on the Netflix hit series "You." The show centers from the perspective of Joe Goldberg,  giving excuses for why he must do what he  does.

Netflix show addresses real problems from social media

By Sapna David, Features Editor February 4, 2020

Released less than a month ago, Netflix show “You,” has already gained over thousands of viewers that have spent countless hours binge-watching this addicting and twisted show. Although the show has...

"High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" is a popular show on Disney Plus. The series was created specifically for Disney Plus and is a fan favorite.

Disney Plus outperforms their streaming competitors

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor February 2, 2020

The era of commercial breaks is officially over. With the emergence of streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, viewers can hop on their couch and watch their favorite shows without ads. However, a new...

21 Bridges is a powerful, must-see film this holiday season, starring Chadwick Boseman.

“21 Bridges” sends powerful message to audience

By Jeremy Fredricks, Assistant Opinions Editor January 19, 2020

Two men plan to steal 30 pounds of cocaine, but instead, they find 300 pounds, where 30 pounds of cocaine is supposed to be. Someone screwed up. Four cops knock on the door, but there’s no response—two...

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