“My people are from Wisconsin,” late Iroquois comedian Charlie Hill’s signature joke begins. “We used to be from New York, but we had a little real estate problem.” If tragedy plus time equals comedy, […]
With subscriber growth hitting headwinds in 2021 after a COVID-19-led surge in 2020, Netflix recently made a splashy announcement that it was hiring a gaming executive, Oculus and EA alumnus Mike Verdu, to build up […]
The phrase “self-care” has now been reduced to parody from overuse. This 10 a.m. milkshake is self-care because I’m bored. Skipping my friend’s wedding is self-care, because one of the groomsmen is annoying. When […]
Caribbean movies and TV shows are now more accessible than ever to viewers in the Caribbean diaspora across the US, UK, and Canada. Filmmakers Collaborative of Trinidad and Tobago (FILMCO) has releases curated titles across […]
As COVID-19 has turned Hollywood upside down, leading to new levels of disruption-seeking, what constitutes “radical” thinking seems to have no ceiling. Most notably, WarnerMedia decided to throw its entire 2021 slate onto […]
With nearly 700 million users globally, social media juggernaut TikTok is a brimming well of creativity, overflowing with at-home directors who are perfecting the art of the 30-second microfilm. Now, entertainment powerhouse […]
The long-awaited Netflix shuffle button is here. Next time you’re unsure what to watch on Netflix, just click “Play Something,” and the service will pick a movie or TV show according to […]
Up until this point, you’ve probably found that Netflix works just fine without too much tinkering. However, there are a few things you can do—none of which requires much time at all—to […]
Last month, Netflix released its first-ever inclusion report detailing where the company stands with having a diverse and equitable workplace. Now Netflix is keeping that same energy in analyzing its original TV shows and […]
Last January, Netflix premiered the docuseries Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak. Under normal circumstances, it might’ve been of interest to a relatively niche audience. But at the time, it was becoming clear […]
