Tag: Netflix
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Better Than Us is a feminist’s nightmare, but I still loved it.
Better Than Us is a American feminist’s nightmare. But the Netflix sci-fi series is Russian, not American, which makes it all the more fascinating.
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Netflix’s “Alien Worlds” takes you to planets no one has visited, and likely never will
Netflix’s Alien Worlds combines fiction and science, exploring life on exo-planets using known physics. While visually striking and speculative, its final episode lapses into clichéd storytelling.
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“The Midnight Sky” is barely a sci-fi movie, but that’s okay
“The Midnight Sky” features George Clooney as a dying scientist navigating connection and regret amidst a cataclysmic backdrop. Although lacking traditional sci-fi thrills, it offers a compelling emotional journey.
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Lost in Space: I miss the old Dr. Smith and Robot in the Netflix reboot.
The love/hate dynamic between Dr. Zachary Smith and Robot in the original Lost in Space surpasses the 2018 reboot, where Dr. Smith lacks the charm of the original character and connection with Robot.
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Black Mirror: I’ll remember ‘Shut Up and Dance’ until I’m dead and buried.
Black Mirror’s greatness lies in memorable moments, particularly from Season 3, like the haunting conclusion of “Shut Up and Dance,” which elicits deep reflection on accountability and consequences in a digital age.
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Remember John Glenn by watching this British TV series
Sen. John Glenn’s death prompts reflection on his historic orbit achievement and the space race, a competition symbolizing U.S.-Soviet superiority during the Cold War, showcasing significant challenges faced by engineers.