Film & TV
Review: ‘Haters Back Off’ Season 2 provides backstory, usual quirkiness
Story by Blake Holliday / Contributing Writer Over the past few weeks, Netflix has released a slew of new original content, such as “Big Mouth,” “Mindhunter” and season 2 of “Stranger Things.” As these Netflix originals have proven to be extremely successful, it is no wonder that “Haters Back Off,” the series based off the …
Review: ‘American Horror Story’ becomes boys’ club
“American Horror Story” often will present their show on multiple timelines. For some viewers, it’s frustrating to follow so many different stories, but for me, I love watching a storyline unfold on different timelines. After fearing that “AHS” had abandoned the trend of different storylines, they brought it back in the latest episode of “Cult.” …
She’s back: Miranda Sings stars in Season 2 of Netflix series ‘Haters Back Off’
Story by Blake Holliday / Contributing Writer If you’re familiar with YouTuber Miranda Sings, you’ll recognize her signature phrase “Haters Back Off” as the title of her original Netflix series, which debuted last fall. After positive reception and an outcry from fans, the show was renewed for a second season, set to premiere Friday on …
Review: ‘American Horror Story’ shows dark(er) side to Kai’s cult
“The world isn’t tell me; it’s show me,” says Beverly (Adina Porter) at the opening of the sixth episode. And show the world is exactly what this episode of “American Horror Story” did. Opening up to a meeting between Beverly and her boss, Bob (Dermot Mulroney), Bob informs Beverly that he’s on to the loss …
Review: ‘Gaga: Five Foot Two’ looks at the soul behind Lady Gaga
Story by Wendy Anderson / Contributing Writer The much-anticipated documentary about pop icon Lady Gaga hit Netflix Sept. 22. Titled “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” the documentary directed by Chris Moukarbel captures a stripped-down side of the singer’s life that fans don’t normally get to see — the real Stefani Germonatta. It displays the performer’s down-to-earth …
Review: ‘American Made’ cruises through action
Story by Ahmad Thomas / Contributing Writer It’s hard not to root for the money-laundering, drug-smuggling double agent of a protagonist in “American Made.” Mr. Barry Seal, played by Tom Cruise, keeps a fast-paced attitude, moving from one boss to another and back and forth across the border, and his character is all too intriguing. …