Based on a novel by Trisha Thomas, the movie “Nappily Ever After” premiered on Netflix on Sept. 21, 2018. This romantic comedy focuses on the life of Violet Jones, who has struggled with becoming the “perfect woman” her entire life, and eventually shaves her head out of frustration. Violet Jones, Read More
“First and Last” Highlights Lives of Inmates in Georgia
The documentary series “First and Last” premiered on the streaming service Netflix on Sept. 7. This Netflix original highlights inmates at Gwinnett County jail located in Georgia during their first and last days at the facility. Captain of the Gwinnett County police force M. Thomas explains that Gwinnet is one Read More
Dr. Giorgio A. Ascoli Presents First Neuroscience Lecture of the Series
Giorgio A. Ascoli, Ph.D., gave a neuroscience lecture titled “Trees of the Brain, Roots of the Mind” at Goodpaster Hall 195 in St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) on Sept. 17. Giorgio has written five books, 50 book chapters, and over 100 research articles. He is involved in biology and Read More
Magic For Humans with Justin Willman Review
“Magic for Humans with Justin Willman” premiered on the streaming service Netflix on Aug. 17, 2018. This reality show dazzles its viewers by showing mystifying tricks in a comedic way. “Magic for Humans” is the first street magic-themed Netflix original series. In this series, magician Justin Willman does “real” magic Read More
Top Notable Movies of the Summer: Four Favorites
This summer brought many interesting movies from all genres to theaters and through streaming channels. Hopefully the students of St. Mary’s College of Maryland were able to watch some of the following films during their break. If not, these movies are definitely worth checking out whenever you get a break Read More
Netflix Series “On My Block” Renewed for Season Two
The teen dramedy “On My Block” premiered on the streaming service Netflix on March 16. This series highlights the life of a friend group struggling to stick together through their high school years in South Central Los Angeles. The show starts during the summer before the teens’ freshman year Read More
New Documentary Addresses Crisis of Flint, Michigan
“Flint Town,” an eight-part documentary series, premiered on the streaming service Netflix on March 2. The series was filmed over two years and showcases the struggles the city’s citizens have been enduring as a result of its water crisis. The town of Flint, Mich. has been in a water crisis Read More