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Since the beginning, "Dear White People" has followed a group of students of color as they navigate the struggles of being a minority at an Ivy League university. While institutional inequalities facing the group were highlighted in previous seasons, season three focuses more on each character’s personal journey of self-realization. (Photo: LARA SOLANKI/Netflix)

‘Dear White People’ gets more personal, succeeds in third season

Ani Tonoyan
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Sept. 18, 2019
Arts & Life
If you can get over the fact that it’s largely unrealistic and a little rushed, Stranger Things’ third season has far exceeded the performance of its predecessors. (Photo: Netflix)

From sci-fi to fantasy, Stranger Things’ third season is one to see

Ishani Singh
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Aug. 12, 2019
Arts & Life
While "Black Mirror" is a brilliant series, certain episodes stand out more than others. (Photo: Netflix)

‘Black Mirror’: Top 10 Episodes

Matt Hsu
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July 29, 2019
Arts & Life
Courtesy of Michael Rocha

‘When They See Us’ exposes an unjust criminal justice system

Sneha Revanur
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July 7, 2019
Arts & Life
The new documentary "A Tale of Two Kitchens" focuses on Mexican restauranteur Gabriela Camara, who hires a diverse staff (courtesy of Netflix).

‘A Tale of Two Kitchens’ celebrates welcoming kitchen culture built upon dedication of migrant workers

Annie Chang
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May 31, 2019
Arts & Life
"The Wandering Earth," based on a story by Liu Cixin, is a cash cow at the box office and a watershed for big-budget sci-fi (courtesy of Netflix).

‘The Wandering Earth’ makes a small step for Chinese sci-fi

Daniel Wu
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May 21, 2019
Arts & Life
"Knock Down the House" illuminates the stories of four women who ran for public office in 2018 (courtesy of Netflix).

‘Knock Down the House’ is a must-watch in the current political climate

Annie Chang
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May 17, 2019
Arts & Life
The British monkey butler is the most compelling character in the inane superhero show "Umbrella Academy" (courtesy of Netflix).

I hated ‘The Umbrella Academy’ and I can’t wait for season two

Bobby Pragada
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March 5, 2019
Arts & Life
"Sex Education" is edifying because it focuses on dynamic characters and features a diverse cast (courtesy of Netflix).

‘Sex Education’ is compulsory viewing

Caroline Keyes
  •  
March 4, 2019

Stanford research project improves video streaming, launches free live TV service

Alex Tsai
  •  
March 1, 2019
"Narcos: Mexico" follows the ambitious, enigmatic Felix Gallardo as he becomes a drug kingpin (courtesy of Netflix)

‘Narcos: Mexico’ doesn’t quite hit the same high the original did

Hannah Blum
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Feb. 21, 2019
"Baby," an Italian soap opera available on Netflix, glamorizes prostitution (courtesy of Netflix).

‘Baby’ is soapy and unsettling

Juan Fueyo-Gomez
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Feb. 7, 2019
In "Nothing to Hide," smartphones and secrets ruin a dinner party (courtesy of Netflix.)

‘Nothing to Hide’ proves a secret success

Juan Fueyo-Gomez
  •  
Jan. 29, 2019
n the "Black Mirror" episode "Bandersnatch," viewers determine the fate of video game programmer Stefan Butler (courtesy of Netflix).

‘Bandersnatch’ is a gimmick gone to waste

Noah Howard
  •  
Jan. 25, 2019
The Grind
Courtesy of Richard Coca

Bandersnatching my day

Richard Coca
  •  
Jan. 24, 2019
The Grind
Courtesy of Unsplash.com

An introvert in a pond of extroverts

Kiara Harding
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Nov. 27, 2018
"The Other Side of the Wind" is Orson Welles' final film (courtesy of Netflix).

Beware Orson Welles’ final film

Hayley Hodson
  •  
Nov. 26, 2018
The Grind
Courtesy of Flickr.

Taking a sick day

Angie Lee
  •  
Nov. 14, 2018
Lisa Spinelli (Maggie Gyllenhaal) mentors a precocious poet in "The Kindergarten Teacher" (courtesy of Netflix).

“The Kindergarten Teacher” challenges audiences

Juan Fueyo-Gomez
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Nov. 7, 2018
In "Being There," Hal Ashby asserts that politics are absurd (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and The Criterion Collection).

Elect to revisit these artworks on election night

Olivia Popp, Amir Abou-Jaoude and Shana E. Hadi
  •  
Nov. 6, 2018
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