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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.

July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021

A guide to Netflix’s young-adult book adaptations

The past one year has inclined our lives towards a virtual medium as we work from home and attend classes online. Subsequently, binge-watching shows and films has become the premier mode of relaxing for many. For readers who cannot take out the time to sit with a book, their adaptations—particularly of young adult stories—can be a welcome solution.    

July 8, 2021
July 8, 2021

Your Guide to Writing a Netflix Teen Drama

Confused? Why not try doing it yourself?

June 27, 2021
June 27, 2021

Not the Satyajit Ray Tribute Fans Were Hoping for

Has Netflix done enough to please fans of Ray and his stories?

June 26, 2021
June 26, 2021

20 Years Since We Met Elle Woods From Legally Blonde

"Legally Blonde" turns 20 this year.

May 3, 2021
May 3, 2021

Does Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ strike a chord?

For any popular book to screen adaptation with an already existing fanbase, there is always a risk of either enraging or disappointing fans of the original source material or confusing new viewers. Netflix’s new fantasy series, Shadow and Bone, takes that risk and takes it a step further by having Leigh Burdugo, the author of the bestselling “Grisha” trilogy and “Six of Crows” duology, upon which the show is based, as an executive producer. Burdugo, along with show developer Eric Heisserer, took this already enriched fantasy world filled with magic and mayhem and brought it to life for the audience brilliantly.

October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020

Rumaan Alam’s third novel is impossible to leave behind

Rumaan Alam is interested in contradictions—our presumptions of who should own what, in the textures of modern life.

September 4, 2019
September 4, 2019

Deep-Rooted Hinduphobia: Case filed against Netflix in India

Alleging that Netflix, a US-based online streaming service, is "defaming Hindus and India" through its shows, a member of the Shiv Sena IT Cell filed a police complaint in India's Mumbai.

August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018

Why you need to watch Netflix's 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before'

I watched 'To All The Boys I've Loved Before' a day after it came out on Netflix this month, and felt like it was a day well spent. I recommended it to all my friends and anyone who loves teen romantic comedies right after.

July 9, 2018
July 9, 2018

'Sacred Games'

This July, international streaming service Netflix dropped its first Indian original series, Sacred Games, the Mumbai mob story based on the acclaimed book by Vikram Chandra.

March 28, 2018
March 28, 2018

Should Netflix films be in Oscar contention?

Since Netflix began distributing movies, the industry has been rife with contention about whether such films deserve the same recognition as traditional, theatrically released films, particularly when it comes to the Academy Awards.