Tag: Movies
Is Netflix worth it?
Netflix has had a reputation as one of the most popular streaming services for over fifteen years. They have many options of entertainment for their customers, expanding from different languages to various genres. However, due to the amount of new TV shows and movies they seem to be adding, they tend to remove a lot as well. Along with this, they seem to be canceling popular shows that have touched people’s hearts. Finally, they have steadily increased their price. Even with all of these issues, why do people keep on subscribing to Netflix, and what makes it difficult to walk away?
The downfall of Disney: Why the “House of Mouse” is in decline
From movies, to TV shows, and even theme parks, most of us have grown up with Disney in some way, and many of us feel a strong sense of nostalgia for the era of Disney that defined our childhood. In contrast, we look at the Disney of today and scoff at the unoriginality and blandness. But, is the company actually in decline? Or are we simply blinded by bias for what we grew up with?
The evolution of rom-coms: Positive or negative?
Ever since the release of the first romantic comedy, the fusion of displaying romantic relationships alongside a lighthearted, humorous plot took the world by storm, improving drastically as time has gone on.
Classic vs. contemporary: The revival of Mean Girls
On January 12, 2024, producers Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels released a film adaptation of the musical, which has sparked intense controversy among Mean Girls fans. Is it a failed attempt to revive a movie that already had its moment, or a well-executed twist on a beloved classic?
The resurgence of Percy Jackson: Victory or defeat?
Since the release of the first Percy Jackson and the Olympians book in 2005, the series has taken the world by storm in a way that would make even the “Stormbringer,” Poseidon, proud.
The ballad of prequels and expectations
When people hear of The Hunger Games, their minds automatically think of the beloved characters of Peeta Mellark and Katniss Everdeen. However, they are nowhere to be found in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes…
Movies today SUCK!
Movies have been getting worse over the years. From bad remakes to stale plots, I can’t remember the last time I sat down to watch a movie and genuinely enjoyed it.
What does it take to go to theaters?
With ticket prices rising due to inflation, it’s become increasingly difficult for the average movie-goer to be able to afford frequent trips to the theater. However, cost is not the only reason people aren’t going out to theaters as much as before…