Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer Okay, so it’s not pressing news, but MGM studios blessed Netflix this month with limited time access to the entire James Bond series. It’s sent me deep into the belly of a classic, awesome, but still undeniably sexist universe. Watching the movies has been putting me in a bit of a moral conundrum. Caught between a rock and a hard … Continue reading James Bond is a misogynist, womp womp.
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor In 2021, “Saturday Night Live” aired a skit called “Birthday Gifts,” where Trish (Aidy Bryant), a middle aged suburban mom, is opening birthday gifts from her friends (Regina King, Cecily Strong, Heidi Gardner, Chloe Fineman). The gifts start out tame, first with a sign that reads “wine gets better with age, I get better with wine.” They quickly evolve into … Continue reading “It’s wine o’clock somewhere,” says alcoholic mother
Spencer Thomas | editor-in-chief If any comedian has earned the right to run wild on Netflix’s budget, it’s John Mulaney. His new show, “Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney” does that, live on Wednesday evenings. The show, which is now four episodes into its 12-episode run, is actually a continuation of 2024’s “John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA.” With an announcer, celebrity guests, musical acts and … Continue reading Mulaney’s live show is weird and silly
Rio Scarcelli | staff writer Oct. 21, 2021 It is highly likely that any avid Netflix-user has run into the new Korean drama Squid Game. The series was released on Sept. 17 and has gained a gross income of approximately $900 million since it debuted. As well as this, Squid Game garnered 142 million views within the first month of its air date, making it … Continue reading “Squid Game” becomes most streamed Netflix show
Braylyn Bruno | staff writer 4/15/21 On April 7, Netflix released Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute, more than two years after the filming of the show. The special documentary was released to celebrate Dolly Parton being named MusiCares’ Person of the Year. This honor celebrates artists who are talented musicians and have a dedication to philanthropy, and is deemed one of music’s most prestigious honors. … Continue reading Dolly Parton documentary celebrates her successes
Rio Scarcelli | staff writer 3/18/21 It has been a year since COVID-19 facilitated a national quarantine: leaving people alone in their homes with not much to do outside of it. Because of this, Netflix took the reins as one of the most popular go-to quarantine activities to keep people entertained, preoccupied and content. The rise in the platform’s growth and popularity caused many new … Continue reading Popular Netflix shows approved by The Duquesne Duke
Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 2/11/21 WandaVision episodes 4 and 5 transform the show from an entertaining yet perplexing ride with a hint of intrigue to some of the best content in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode bundle begins and ends on extremely high notes. Episode 4’s cold open is one of the best of the MCU, and episode 5’s ending reveal is not only … Continue reading New ‘Wandavision’ episodes astound viewers
Griffin Sendek Multimedia Editor 10/08/20 Enola Holmes, Netflix’s latest spin on a Sherlock Holmes tale, is a fun, heartfelt ride all the way through. While still an important part in the story, Sherlock, played by Henry Cavill, is not main the focus. Millie Bobby Brown, most famous for her performance of Eleven in Stranger Things, plays the titular role: Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes’ teen-sister, … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes spin-off tells story from new perspective
Colleen Hammond Managing Editor 10/08/20 Just in time for the Halloween season, Netflix’s newest attempt at a horror series, Ratched, is available to stream. Ratched is the latest creation from the mind of gay television icon Ryan Murphy. Murphy, a six-time Emmy winner, is the creative mind behind some of the most groundbreaking television of the past decade. His vast credits include Glee, American … Continue reading New Netflix show “Ratched” tries its hand at backstory
Griffin Sendek | Photo Editor 03/12/2020 I had zero intention of watching Love is Blind, the new reality dating show from Netflix. When asked if I wanted to watch, it would be a lie to say that I was overly enthusiastic about the proposition. But I kindly obliged, got comfy in front of the TV with a big bowl of popcorn — then the unexpected … Continue reading Love is Blind is TV dating taken to the extreme
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