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‘Over the Moon,’ shines in its graphics, soundtrack and storytelling

‘Over the Moon,’ shines in its graphics, soundtrack and storytelling
The visually stunning musical adventure, starring MV alumnae Cathy Ang, takes a modern twist on a traditional Chinese legend
October 28, 2020
The visually stunning musical adventure, starring MV alumnae Cathy Ang, takes a modern twist on a traditional Chinese legend

New and returning fans share in the excitement of ‘Avatar’

Fifteen years after its initial release,
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ increases in popularity after Netflix release
September 13, 2020
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ increases in popularity after Netflix release

Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” disappoints

Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” disappoints
Netflix’s new boundary-breaking series could have handled mature themes better
April 29, 2020
Netflix’s new boundary-breaking series could have handled mature themes better

MVHS Student’s Netflix Preferences

MVHS Student's Netflix Preferences
Students discuss what they consider to be their favorite, least favorite and most impactful Netflix shows.
February 7, 2020
Students discuss what they consider to be their favorite, least favorite and most impactful Netflix shows.

Binge-watching on Netflix

Binge-watching on Netflix
Students and faculty share their opinions about binge-watching shows
February 7, 2020
Students and faculty share their opinions about binge-watching shows

The rise of Netflix

The rise of Netflix
Exploring the history of an online media empire
February 7, 2020
Exploring the history of an online media empire

MVHS through Netflix

MVHS through Netflix
Exploring Netflix's presence in the MVHS community and the impact of its changes over time
February 7, 2020
Exploring Netflix's presence in the MVHS community and the impact of its changes over time

Reflecting on the meaning of being a cultured American teenager

Reflecting on the meaning of being a cultured American teenager
September 22, 2019

If you called me an uncultured American teenager four years ago, past me would agree. What is Netflix? What are Snapchat streaks? What’s it like going to the movies with friends? I was a stranger...

13 reasons why “13 Reasons Why” season three could do better

Photo courtesy of Netflix
How this show poorly represented high school culture by tackling aspects of various different social issues
September 4, 2019
How this show poorly represented high school culture by tackling aspects of various different social issues

Stranger Shows: Why I don’t feel motivated to finish ‘Stranger Things’

Stranger Shows: Why I don’t feel motivated to finish 'Stranger Things'
November 17, 2017

I have a confession to make. I haven’t finished the second season of “Stranger Things” yet. In fact, I haven’t even seen past the first episode of season two. I consider myself a connoisseur...

13 reasons why this show matters

13 reasons why this show matters
May 8, 2017

uicide, depression, bullying and sexual assault is ultimately how “13 Reasons Why” found itself in the spotlight of the entertainment industry, attracting a mix of both positive and negative perspectives...

‘Luke Cage’ is buoyed by its complex side characters and fleshed out atmosphere

Mike Colter stars in the new Netflix superhero series 'Luke Cage'. Courtesy of Netflix
October 25, 2016

arvel’s Luke Cage premiered on Netflix on Sept. 30 and became the newest addition to the Marvel universe. It features Luke Cage (Mike Colter), a character first introduced in “Jessica Jones” as Jessica...

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