The Help is a southern melodrama that pushes for racial equality. As the tale of oppressed African-Americans, they are given their voice by a lone white do-gooder. Its moral universe is rendered in bright cartoonish strokes. The film’s journalist heroine is conveniently allowed to float free from the mores of culture (specifically 1960s Mississippi) she […]
Fuller House might be the worst thing that carries the tag and honor of being a Netflix Original Series. The streaming service, which has given us countless gripping dramas and satirical comedies, fails with its reboot of the late 80s classic American sitcom – Full House. With the original cast delivering unoriginal punchlines and a […]
Healer is a rare K-drama that manages to combine adrenaline-pumping action with an intimate love story while also managing to sprinkle in some bits of comedy. The writers have created an immersive and engaging storyline and which hooks the viewers’ from the start. It’s a show that is all action and macho from the outside […]
The anime Assassin’s Pride has found a sizable fan following within the Otaku and Weabo community. Before it was made into an anime, it was a Japanese light novel series written by Kei Amagi and illustrated by Nino Ninomoto. A manga adaptation created by Yoshie Katō and serialized in Shueisha’s Seinen Magazine has found a […]
The anime Code Geass has a lot to offer to the viewer. With its amazing plot, dazzling visuals, mecha robots and a fast-paced narrative, Code Geass promises one of the most exciting storylines. With this information, it is not surprising that it has done brilliantly with the audience. Also, it has received accolades at the […]
Is The Valhalla Murders Any Good? Worth Your Time? A Complete Review The Valhalla Murders is the first Icelandic series on Netflix. The show streamed on December 26, 2019, is inspired by real events in a boys reform home named Valhalla. It sprinkles bits of Icelandic folklore and Norse myth with stunning visuals of the […]
The Lovebirds is a new Netflix movie starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae. It follows a couple with a terribly relatable problem in one of the funniest romantic comedies of the year so far. However, it has been dubbed to be quite light on the “romantic” part of the equation. Another strong selling point: a […]
That Attack On Titan is one of the most popular contemporary anime is not an exaggeration. It has been the recipient of overwhelming praise for its thrilling action sequences, visuals and amazing character development. It has also won the Best TV Animation at the 2013 Animation Kobe Awards among many other accolades. All these achievements […]
As Netflix’s latest nostalgia exercise, teen drama Outer Banks is designed to trigger memories of a dozen movies from the ’80s and at least as many TV shows. The show counts on those subconscious responses and memories to carry viewers through 10 episodes. Although they are reasonably watchable, they hold very few original pleasures on […]
Developed by Jason Rothenberg, this science-fiction drama set in a post-apocalyptic world premiered on The CW network in 2014. As the story progressed and the seasons piled on, new threats emerged, new alliances were formed, and various love triangles were created and broken apart. Although it didn’t feature great acting talent, the fast-paced show always […]
The anime Naruto: Shippuden is the sequel to the original anime Naruto. It follows the adventures and struggles of Naruto and his friends following the departure and betrayal of Sasuke from the team. It enjoys a lot of popularity in Japan, as evidenced by it getting ranked among the Top 3 mangas of Shonen Jump […]
Anyone familiar with the Bad Boys or the Transformers franchises need only watch about five minutes of this one to recognize it as a Bay film. This one is no different; it has a makeshift family, high-speed car chases and an elaborate heist. Netflix’s action blockbuster 6 Underground is solid proof that Michael Bay would […]