Sneaking in just before the fleet of red Coca-Cola trucks comes barreling into town, it’s the arrival of Netflix’s made-for-pittance festive lineup, a holiday tradition that’s similarly bad for your teeth. In 2023, it was kicked off by the deceptively titled Best. Christmas. Ever!, a rotten nadir not just for the genre but for film … Read more
When Parasite made history by winning best picture at the Oscars in 2019 as the first non-English language film to do so, it was a significant moment for Korean cinema. However, the increased interest in Korean cinema following director Bong Joon-ho’s international success has not led to a thriving local film industry, according to another … Read more
Martha Stewart, the well-known businesswoman and TV personality, has expressed her dissatisfaction with a new documentary that delves into her life and career, premiering on Netflix. In the film titled Martha, directed by RJ Cutler, Stewart, 83, criticizes the production, focus, and editing, despite her cooperation and extensive contribution of contemporary interviews. Stewart, a prominent … Read more
Martha Stewart is often considered the original influencer when it comes to marketing a lifestyle and personal brand. She paved the way for others by showcasing how to embody elegance, culinary expertise, gardening skills, and interior decorating while still maintaining independence as a modern woman. However, a new Netflix documentary directed by RJ Cutler delves … Read more
The return of the slasher movie genre, which had long been dormant, came with some important conditions. The new films were either part of a well-established franchise (like the updates to Scream or Halloween, or next year’s I Know What You Did Last Summer) or they relied on a quirky gimmick. We saw time loops … Read more
“ Beauty in Black is a new Netflix series created to attract subscribers, with all episodes written, produced, and directed by Tyler Perry. The show follows the lives of two women, Kimmie and Mallory, who are leading very different lives. Kimmie is a sex worker with aspirations of entering the cosmetology field, while Mallory is … Read more
Netflix has unveiled a sneak peek of its upcoming biblical film, Mary, which delves into the story of Mary’s journey into hiding after the birth of Jesus. The movie features Noa Cohen in the lead role, alongside Ido Tako, Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, Ori Pfeffer, Eamon Farren, Hilla Vidor, Mili Avital, Gudmundur Thorvaldsson, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, … Read more
After siding with the bulls in anticipation of Netflix’s latest earnings report, CNBC’s Jim Cramer shared his optimism about the company’s future following the quarter. He was particularly impressed by management’s outlook and commentary on content. Cramer stated, “If you were concerned about Netflix’s ability to drive growth moving forward, or if there were doubts … Read more
Netflix (NFLX) stock experienced a 5% increase in after-hours trading on Thursday following the company’s strong performance in the third quarter. Netflix surpassed expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue, and also provided a positive outlook for the current quarter. The streaming giant reported revenue of $9.83 billion in Q3, a 15% increase … Read more