Netflix’s “The OA” Transcends Typical Sci-Fi Storytelling
Nicole Acosta, Managing Editor
April 18, 2019
WARNING: SLIGHT SPOILERS AHEAD Classified angels, everchanging dimensions, near-death experiences, and age-defying relationships. These are definitely mind-bending experiences we don't usually have the authority to witness on a daily basis. However, if you are lucky enough to have access to a Netf...
My Obsession With The New “Fyre” Documentaries
Brian Pineiro, Impact Staff
January 25, 2019
Just what makes watching a "dumpster fire" unfold so enjoyable? The memes? The aftermath? Or the sheer disbelief of it all? Maybe... all of it.
The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, Is It Better Than The Original?
Jared Naut, Impact Staff
October 31, 2018
In honor of today being Halloween, I have decided to write about a new Netflix series that I binge watched over the weekend, The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina, or as some of you may not recognize the name, a simpler way to put it is the new version of Sabrina The Teenage Witch. I had seen the trailer...
12 of the Best and Worst Casting Decisions in the Netflix TV Series The Crown
April 5, 2018
The Crown follows Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding, to her becoming the Queen of England, and will eventually end up following along with present day events. The casting for this show was either a hit or a miss for looks and here are some of the top best and worst picks. Princess/Queen Elizabeth-GoodTh...
Netflix’s ‘Queer Eye’ is the Wholesome Uplifter We All Need More Of
Kristin Millard, Impact Staff
March 28, 2018
The new 'Queer Eye' will make you fall for it's stories of genuine transformation, all while keeping the sassy flair we all know and love.
Question(s) of a Lifetime – Part One
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
February 18, 2018
Is there a God? What is the meaning of life? Is a hot dog a sandwich? These are all some of the greatest questions humanity has faced; here are some more.
Why Netflix’s “Big Mouth” Is Actually Our Childhood
Nicole Acosta, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
We've all blamed it on the hormone monster at least once.
A Word That Rhymes With Pavement
Steven Keehner, Impact Staff
February 8, 2018
When looking at the genre of indie rock, there is one band that has created an indisputable legacy; one which has put them as one of the best: Pavement.
5 Shows That Should Have Made It On The Renewal List
Nicole Acosta, Staff Writer
November 30, 2017
The shows nobody knew we loved, gone forever.
5 Things I’ve Learned from “Stranger Things” Season 2
Liv Meier, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
Sorry to anyone who hasn't finished the season... slight spoilers ahead. I’ve had October 27th circled in my planner for months now. After I finished binge watching the first season in mid-January (I know, I was late to the game), the excitement for season two started immediately. But let me tell ...
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