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Netflix fined $4.98 mln by Dutch authority over data privacy violations

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA), a regulatory body for the Netherlands, announced on December 18 that it has fined Netflix €4.75 million (around $4.98 million) for failing to adequately inform customers about its use of their personal data between 2018 and 2020.

Arcane Season Two: A glorious, yet anticlimactic evolution

Arcane season two, while laced with imperfections, delivers an enthralling watch.

Popcorn ready? November’s movie line-up will keep you busy!

This November brought a plethora of new films to theatres and streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Hulu, and more. So, take a look at our list of some great new movies you can watch from now till New Year’s!

How to cheat on your spouse ( NOT THE WAY YOU THINK)

Infidelity doesn't always mean betrayal in the traditional sense. From binge-watching shows without your partner, eating their secret snacks, and breaking shared savings goals to skipping chores or social obligations, these small betrayals add humor and tension to relationships.

Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ secures release date

Rishab Shetty fans are in for exciting news as the highly anticipated “Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1,” penned, directed, and led by Rishab himself—is gearing up for its grand theatrical release next year, on October 2. This film serves as the prequel to the acclaimed “Kantara,” which previously clinched a prestigious National Award.

Chicken Nugget: A lesson in how not to take things seriously

At a time when every piece of content we consume seems to be emotionally charged, it felt very relaxing to watch something so unapologetically nonsensical and weird.

Need a good cry? Here are 5 films that will leave you sobbing

Whether you are someone who bottles things up or simply love the relief felt from shedding tears over a heart-warming story, these movies are made to wreck you in the best possible way. From animated masterpieces to tender love stories and family dramas, the following 5 films will pull at your heartstrings like a violinist playing a sad melody on a rainy day.

BTS star Jin announces solo return with new album

BTS member Jin is set to make his highly anticipated return to the solo music scene with a new album. This will be his first solo project since completing his mandatory military service earlier in 2024.

‘Pride and Prejudice’ series in the works at Netflix

A new adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is currently in the works at Netflix. Moreover, Dolly Alderton, the author of “Everything I Know About Love,” is writing the script.

August 18, 2022
August 18, 2022

The Netflix K- Drama Effect: How women are moving to Korea to find love

What is now being referred to as ‘The Netflix effect’, hundreds of women in their early 20s, mostly originating from North America and Europe are visiting South Korea and flooding local hostels. This movement caught the attention of Min Joo Lee, a postdoctoral fellow at Indiana University Bloomington researching on Korean gender and race politics who decided to take a deeper look into it.

August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022

Gaiman’s Paradox: When adaptations are overanalysed

The approach to critiquing any adaptation is to judge it as a separate piece of work, rather than as a companion piece for the book.

August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022

Netflix’s ‘The Sandman’ re-creates Neil Gaiman’s world in its own image

If you didn’t read The Sandman, watch The Sandman. If you read The Sandman, don’t expect the same magic as in the pages.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

Netflix faced brief streaming outage

Streaming giant Netflix’s faced a brief disruption in its streaming services across all devices, the company said recently.

July 28, 2022
July 28, 2022

‘Persuasion’, ‘Bridgerton’, ‘Emma.’ What’s missing from these quirky period dramas?

Studios seem to think female characters need to be glossed with a “zany” and “feisty” persona in order to be relevant. 

July 20, 2022
July 20, 2022

Netflix’s adaptation of Persuasion is disappointing

The movie sets the overall tone to be comic rather than tragic.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

Now you’ll have to pay extra for sharing passwords on Netflix

Streaming giant Netflix has been experimenting to find solutions after months of declining subscriber numbers. The streaming platform took an experimental measure recently in countries like Argentina, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Dominican Republic to prevent password sharing.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

Netflix’s future could be in jeopardy

Streaming giant Netflix’s future seems to be hanging by a thread as it is set to report its second-quarter earnings today. The announcement is shaping up to be one of the most significant moments in the history of the streaming platform.

July 19, 2022
July 19, 2022

How Netflix plans to find its inner ‘Star Wars’

Netflix broke Hollywood's rules to create a $82 billion global streaming colossus that the rest of the entertainment industry rushed to copy. But as growth slows, it is looking backwards for a way forward, borrowing a page from Walt Disney's playbook.

July 15, 2022
July 15, 2022

Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ misunderstands Jane Austen’s novel entirely

The problem with Netflix’s adaptation of Persuasion is that it doesn't know what it wants to be.