According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 21% of U.S. adults—1 out of 5—experienced mental illness in 2020, and an alarming 7.7 million young people, aged 6 to 17, experienced a mental health disorder in later years. Conversations about mental health are becoming increasingly more important to help inform, raise awareness, and destigmatize these issues.
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Netflix Original Show ‘Love is Blind’ Hit With Lawsuit
Jeremy Hartwell, a contestant on the second season of the Netflix series ‘Love is Blind,’ is suing the streaming service and the series over alleged breaches of labor laws while filming. Hartwell alleges that producers of the show encouraged the cast to drink alcohol before and while filming while simultaneously limiting access to food and water and underpaying them as well.
Kinetic Content, the production company responsible for the show, told Variety, “there was absolutely no merit to Mr. Hartwell’s allegations. We will vigorously define the claims.”
Op-Ed: Why Wandavision Is The Best MCU Show on Disney+
When Disney announced that they would release Marvel shows exclusively on Disney+, fans of the successful cinematic universe were hesitant about whether or not it would work. Disney has gone under fire for “ruining” other movie franchises in hopes of gaining revenue. Most notably, the Star Wars franchise. However, it wasn’t until the release of the show Wandavision that fans began to see the scope and overall storytelling talent that Disney has to offer.
Op-Ed: 5 Best Documentaries To Watch On Netflix
Documentaries are one of the best genres of movies to watch. They allow the viewer to relate to real-life stories. One of the best things about documentaries is that they are a vast array of other genres such as romance, horror, comedy, and even drama. They can tell stories, but they can also be used for educational benefits. Films like Ava Duvernay’s 13th educate those about the idea of disenfranchisement and how it affects the black community. To help you narrow down your favorite documentary. We have listed some of the best documentaries on Netflix that are guaranteed to keep you entertained.
The Bold Type Returns for Fifth and Final Season on Freeform
The Bold Type won my heart when it premiered in 2017. Set in New York City, the show follows three best friends, Kat, Jane, and Sutton, who work at Scarlet, a women’s magazine. I love this show because while — in typical Freeform fashion — it is about drama and romance; it is also centered around female friendships and real-world issues. Viewers have watched as Kat explores her sexual identity, Jane struggle with breast cancer, and Sutton and her husband go through a divorce. The women of The Bold Type are simultaneously glamorous and vulnerable — as many real women are.
A Disney+ Premier
While theatres around the nation are still closed due to COVID-19, the highly anticipated live-action Mulan will be premiering from the comfort of home. Disney+ announced that Mulan will be available for streaming on September 4th; however, it will only be available to those with “Premier Access” which costs $30 in addition to the initial Disney+ subscription. Many are […]
