By Olivia Snyder, Co-Editor Two weeks ago, I published an analysis of the newly released cast list for the upcoming live action adaptation of the beloved Last Airbender cartoon. The planned Netflix series has been surrounded by a lot of buzz and fan theories since the initial announcement first dropped in 2018, and longtime devoteesContinue reading “Netflix’s Live Action Adaptation of The Last Airbender, Part II: Potential for Success or Destined to Flop?”
Author Archives: The Second Stylus
Netflix’s D.P. is the Korean Drama for Those Who Don’t Like Korean Dramas
By Anthony Chau Score: 9/10 In my humble uncultured opinion, D.P., a miniseries that serves as an exposé to the horrifying toxic military culture in South Korea, offers some of the best viewing experiences that Korean drama has to offer. I have a love-hate relationship with Korean dramas. I’ve tried watching many but have onlyContinue reading “Netflix’s D.P. is the Korean Drama for Those Who Don’t Like Korean Dramas”
September 6th Newsletter
By Olivia Snyder, Co-Editor Dear TSS Readers, Happy Monday. We are delighted to announce that the first episode of our new podcast is now live! Co-editor and lead Path writer Benjamin Rose, Staff Writer Holly Ross, TSS Staff Writer Anthony Chau, and I discussed the new Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf movie on Netflix. TuneContinue reading “September 6th Newsletter”
Is It Okay to Like Castlevania? Part 2: Lenore and Problematic Characters in Fiction
By Anthony Chau *SPOILERS FOR CASTLEVANIA SEASON 3 AND 4 AHEAD* Okay, I’ll admit it. Part of the reason why Castlevania’s third and fourth seasons were so entertaining for me was watching Lenore seduce and trick Hector, a human Forgemaster, into giving up his free will to become a slave for the four vampire queensContinue reading “Is It Okay to Like Castlevania? Part 2: Lenore and Problematic Characters in Fiction”
Bliss: It’s Just Another Simulation
By Courtney Thomas Score: 3/10 While not overtly bad, Bliss felt like a formulaic movie I’d seen many times before. Most simply, it’s a Matrix type sci-fi drama centered around the question of what is real and what isn’t. The plot is confusing, not only because of the real/not real subject matter, but it playsContinue reading “Bliss: It’s Just Another Simulation”
Clickbait: To Be Catfished or Not To Be Catfished?
By Sorenya Miller Score: 8.5/10 This might be the only show Netflix got right for the summer. I was ready to throw in the towel and give the streaming service a break until I was click baited. For those of you that don’t know what “clickbait” means, a quick google search will show you “(Internet)Continue reading “Clickbait: To Be Catfished or Not To Be Catfished?”
Nightmare of the Wolf: Animated Witcher Content = Better Witcher Content
Score: 6.8/10 From Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich comes the latest addition to the Netflix Witcher franchise, a brand new film titled Nightmare of the Wolf… and guess what, it’s animated!! With a lengthy gap existing between the releases of the first and second season of The Witcher, the Netflix live action adaptation of theContinue reading “Nightmare of the Wolf: Animated Witcher Content = Better Witcher Content”
August 30th Newsletter
Hello TSS Readers, Welcome to the start of a new week, and (almost) a new month. We have lots of exciting content coming your way, including the upcoming release of our very first podcast episode! We have finished recording, and the final product is currently in the editing process. We will send out an officialContinue reading “August 30th Newsletter”
Netflix’s Live Action Adaptation of The Last Airbender, Part I: New Cast List Just Dropped!
By Olivia Snyder, Co-Editor Ever since Netflix announced its plans to make their own live action adaptation of the ever-popular Avatar: The Last Airbender series, the ATLA fandom has been in a state of constant frenzy. Fans excitedly uploaded cosplay social media accounts, posted audition tapes, and scrolled the Internet regularly for any kind ofContinue reading “Netflix’s Live Action Adaptation of The Last Airbender, Part I: New Cast List Just Dropped!”
Annette: A Surreal and Surprising Musical
By Courtney Thomas Score: 8/10 Leo Carax’s Annette is something of a surreal opera, and not just because Marion Cotillard plays an opera singer. Sound, including sung dialogue, is the most important element in this surprising, experimental, but not impenetrable film about performance, death, and love. As the opening credits roll, the audience is askedContinue reading “Annette: A Surreal and Surprising Musical”