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“Fellow Travelers” brings LGBTQ+ representation to screens

“Fellow Travelers” brings LGBTQ+ representation to screens

(Photo courtesy of: People) “‘Fellow Travelers’ explores a relationship between two men at a time when such relationships were forbidden.” Sohini Nath Connector Staff The Showtime network is not new to creating political shows with actors in heavy prosthetic make-up, dressed as real-life historical figures, nor are they to LGBT+ centric shows. The channel has

“House of Usher’ does justice to a beloved author

(Photo courtesy of: Vanity Fair) “‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ combines great acting with creative writing and direction.” Maxwell Valin Connector Staff “The Fall of the House of Usher” is writer and director Mike Flanagan’s fifth Netflix Original Series. Following 2022’s “The Midnight Club,” a thrilling yet emotionally intense horror drama, Flanagan tasked

“Goosebumps” modern makeover misses mark

(Photo courtesy of: IMDB) “The new reboot of ‘Goosebumps’ has arrived on Disney+ and Hulu.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Goosebumps” got a modern makeover on Disney+ and Hulu on Oct. 13. Starring Justin Long, the show misses a lot of what “Goosebumps” should be and reads more like a “Haunting Hour” reboot. The show leans

“Bob’s Burgers” returns for its 14th season

(Photo courtesy of: ComicBook.com) “‘Bob’s Burgers’ has returned for season 14.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor The critically acclaimed animated series “Bob’s Burgers” returned to Fox on October 1 for its 14th season. The show is known for its mundane, slice-of-life stories that follow the Belcher family in their struggling burger restaurant. The show has garnered

The Korean drama of “Squid Game” takes Netflix audiences and the world by storm

(Photo Courtesy of Netflix Studios) Emily Teague Connector Staff Korean thriller-drama series “Squid Game” became available to stream on Netflix in September 2021. It is captivating and intriguing online audiences even beyond the streaming service. “Squid Game” has, as of October 2021, reached more viewers in the month of its release than any other Netflix

‘WandaVision’: The start of Marvel’s phase 4 that fell a bit under the level of greatness

(Photo Courtesy of Marvel Studios) The first episode of “WandaVision” was actually filmed in front of a live studio audience. Amir Kazemi Connector Staff This review contains spoilers. “WandaVision” is brought to us by showrunner Jac Schaeffer and director Matt Shakman. Schaeffer has contributed to the script for “Captain Marvel” and co-wrote the script for

‘Atypical’ is anything but typical

Series creator Robia Rashid previously worked on ‘How I Met Your Mother.’ (Courtesy of Netflix) Emily Toomey Connector Staff “Atypical” is breaking out into the Netflix world as a more progressive approach to television. This comedy style drama features Keir Gilchrist as an autistic high schooler named Sam, who is navigating his way through his