“Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere” critiques hypermasculine movement

(Image courtesy of Netflix. “‘Inside the Manosphere’ dissects and examines a hypermasculine online bubble.”) Haliyah Afolabi Connector Contributor Popular documentarian, Louis Theroux, noticed parts of the internet being taken over by a bunch of male influencers. These male influencers shared… Continue Reading →

“Wake Up Dead Man” delivers mystery

(Image courtesy of IMDB. “Wake Up Dead Man embodies the mystery genre with excellence.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff Director Rian Johnson is back again with another installment in the Knives Out franchise. “Wake Up Dead Man” has released in select… Continue Reading →

Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” revitalizes horror

(Image courtesy of IMDB. “Del Toro’s adaptation of ‘Frankenstein’ recontextualizes the pivotal novel.”) Rosalie Pineda Connector Staff As Halloween was just around the corner, Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” began its limited theater release on October 17. Since it was also… Continue Reading →

“Moonage Daydream” is mercurial

(Image courtesy of The Criterion Collection. “Moonage Daydream is as mercurial and eclectic as Bowie himself.”) Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Most musicians are renowned for one or two iconic albums, sounds, or eras of their discography. Few though can capture… Continue Reading →

“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”… Continue Reading →

The streaming service paradox

(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Streaming services have simultaneously multiplied in numbers and gotten more expensive, leading to consumers having to make the choice of which ones to keep.”   Maxwell Valin Connector Editor   The rise in streaming services over… Continue Reading →

Netflix’s “Chupa” lives up to its name in translation

(Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes) “‘Chupa’ fails to replicate the story ‘E.T.’ told decades prior in a meaningful way.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Uninspired writing, incorrect folklore and bad CGI make up Netflix’s original movie “Chupa.” Set vaguely in the… Continue Reading →