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In the season finale of HBO's "House of the Dragon," the newly crowned Queen Rhaenyra prepares for a war that will pit dragon versus dragon and Targaryen versus Targaryen.

“House of the Dragon” season finale: A song of death and duty

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor October 28, 2022

Spoiler warning for the entire first season of “House of the Dragon” On Sunday Oct. 23, HBO’s critically acclaimed “House of the Dragon” finished its first season, leaving fans wondering and...

Netflix's animated movie "The Sea Beast" follows young Maisie Brumble as she sets sail to catch sea beasts with Captain Crow and Jacob Holland.

Netflix’s “The Sea Beast” offers both unique and familiar elements in its compelling story

Alan Kronenberg, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

Over our fall break last week, I had the chance to catch up on some of the movies that comprise my ever-growing “to watch” list. One of these movies, called “The Sea Beast,” is an animated, family...

Netflix's new series about serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has received much backlash from the families of Dahmers' victims, who feel like their pain is being exploited for profit.

Netflix’s cash cow: Trauma

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor October 14, 2022

On Sep. 21, Netflix released yet another iteration of the infamous American serial killer’s narrative, titled “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” Although the show depicts a dramatized,...

Camila Mendes' Drea (left) and Maya Hawkes' Eleanor (right) stumble upon more than one dark secret over the course of Netflix's new teen comedy "Do Revenge."

“Do Revenge” is a dark love letter to its own genre

Sophia Popkin and Karuna Lakhiani September 23, 2022

Netflix recently released “Do Revenge,” a dark teen comedy that follows two teenage protagonists, Drea (Camila Mendes) and Eleanor (Maya Hawke) as they team up and plot to “do each other’s revenge.”...

Harry Styles (left) and Florence Pugh (right) play Jack and Alice Chambers, a husband and wife living in a 1950s utopian experimental community that's hiding a dark secret.

Should We Be Worried, Darling?

Sophia Popkin, Social Media Editor September 16, 2022

If you’ve been on Twitter at all within the past week, you’re likely to have seen some sort of meme related to the drama surrounding the cast of director Olivia Wilde’s new film, “Don’t Worry...

The series finale of "Better Call Saul," the prequel to "Breaking Bad," was released on Aug. 15, providing fans of the 15-year saga the conclusion that they've been waiting for.

Saul-utations: Vince Gilligan Signals the End of an Era

TJ Disabato, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

On Aug. 15, fans of the hit television series “Breaking Bad” immersed themselves in the harrowingly realistic and deeply poignant universe that Vince Gilligan constructed nearly 15 years ago for one...

Combining the order of a restaurant kitchen and the chaos of human relationships, FX's "The Bear" follows chef Carmy Berzatto as he returns to his family restaurant after the tragic death of his brother.

FX’s “The Bear” dishes out the heat and drama of restaurant life

Alan Kronenberg, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

In the volatile, fast-paced world of a chef, even chaos needs to be orderly. Whether you’re broiling a beef shoulder, sautéing a medley of vegetables or emulsifying a variety of sauces, every move you...

A medley of comedy, sci-fi and family drama, "Everything Everywhere All at Once" leads its own legacy as a movie about a vast multiverse.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” did not live up to its potential

Shivangi Nanda, Copy Editor September 9, 2022

The Case Western Reserve University Film Society showings at Strosacker Auditorium have become a time-honored tradition for CWRU students interested in a more relaxed Friday or Saturday night. In the spirit...

"Turning Red" is Disney-Pixar's latest release, and the beautifully crafted sountrack makes this coming-of-age movie shine.

The soundtrack to “Turning Red” is just as good as the movie

Alan Kronenberg, Staff Writer April 8, 2022

A couple of weeks ago, I finally sat down to watch Disney-Pixar’s newest movie "Turning Red." With all the hype surrounding it and my enjoyment of Disney’s recent “Encanto,” my expectations going...

The second season of "Bridgerton" receives mixed opinions, and main characters Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma (pictured) are at the center of the turmoil.

“Bridgerton” Season 2 splits critics

Kate Gordon, Staff Writer April 8, 2022

“Bridgerton” is back and popular as ever, but it’s not clear whether the second season is a “diamond of the first water” or a glass of champagne gone flat. While the first season was full of...

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