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“Adolescence” combines gripping crime drama with generational commentary

“Adolescence” combines gripping crime drama with generational commentary

(Image courtesy of Netflix. “‘Adolescence’ draws from toxic masculinity and criminal drama to tell a gripping story.”) Celia Hoffman Connector Contributor Netflix’s new limited series, “Adolescence,” is a gripping telling of the danger which follows the “incel” and “red pill” wave that has grabbed a generation of young men and boys. Premiered on March 13,

HBO pulls 80+ shows from “Max” service

(Photo courtesy of The Direct. “Max’s latest removal of content is a bad sign for the future of the streaming platform.”) Abigayle Rettman Connector Staff Shows have been leaving Max left and right. On Feb. 28, 2025, Max pulled over 80 shows and movies from the streaming service. The platform no longer lets its viewers

Kendrick Lamar halftime show highlights

(Photo courtesy of The Rolling Stone) “Kendrick Lamar Brings ‘Not Like Us’ To the Superbowl Halftime Show” Abigayle Rettman Connector Contributor Superbowl LIX occurred last Sunday Feb. 9 in New Orleans, and fans across the country went insane. When halftime came around, fans were on the edge of their seats from the Eagles 24-0 lead.

Invincible returns for a third season

(Image courtesy of Amazon Prime Video. “Mark Grayson sports a new look in Invincible’s third season.”) Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff Season 3 of Invincible finally dropped last week on Amazon Prime Video, and fans are in for another wild ride. The show, based on Robert Kirkman’s comic series, has taken the superhero world by storm

Super Bowl Halftime anticipation

(Image courtesy of Variety and pgLang.) “Kendrick Lamar will set the stage amongst others at this year’s Super Bowl. Ryan Valin Connector Staff The Super Bowl is often referred to as “The Biggest Stage”, not only for an athlete but also for a musician. It is considered one of the highest honors as an artist

“Saturday Night Live” returns for 50th season

(Image courtesy of NBC) “SNL” celebrates its 50th season this year. Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Saturday Night Live” recently returned marking both its 50th season and year on the air. According to NBC’s official website, the 50th season features three new cast members: Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim, and Jane Wickline. NBC expects this season to

“The Last of Us” set to return for a second season

(Image courtesy of HBO) Season two of “The Last of Us” has fans excited. Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “The Last of Us” fans rejoice: The post-apocalyptic drama based on the eponymous video game series has been approved for a second season. HBO released a new trailer for season two on Sept. 26, mirroring the day

“American Horror Story: Delicate” is anything but its namesake

(Photo courtesy of: Men’s Health) “Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian star in “AHS: Delicate”.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “American Horror Story: Delicate” has returned for the second half of its season after a hiatus due to the writer’s strike, and with the way the season is going, their writers are still away. Fans had hopes