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#TCA16: Netflix’s Ted Sarandos calls “Making a Murderer” a “remarkable turn of events”

You may well be among the large group of people who, since Christmastime, has been inundated with raves, opinions and theories from friends and family about the Netflix documentary series Making a Murderer. Or, you yourself may be one of those people who has become addicted to the true crime series, which was filmed over 10 years and follows the story of Steven Avery, a Wisconsin man who served 18 years in prison for the sexual assault and attempted murder of Penny Beerntsen, and who was exonerated in 2003. Avery was then arrested in 2005, and convicted in 2007, of the […]

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What’s new on Netflix January 2016

New on Netflix January 2016 is Degrassi: The Next Class. Keeping with the spirit of the Degrassi franchise, which has been ongoing since the ’80s, Next Class will tell the stories of “Generation Z,” and pull no punches as it does so. Also new on Netflix this month is Chelsea Does, Chelsea Handler’s (pictured) new documentary series that is comprised of four revealing, funny and introspective films (“Chelsea Does Marriage,” “Chelsea Does Racism,” “Chelsea Does Silicon Valley” and “Chelsea Does Drugs”) featuring Handler exploring topics of personal and universal fascination. Here is more of what’s new on Netflix January 2016. NEW ON NETFLIX JANUARY […]

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What’s new on Netflix December 2015

Bill Murray (pictured below, with some famous friends) headlines a hilarious holiday special to highlight a fun December on Netflix. Here is what’s new on Netflix December 2015, as well as movies that are ending their streaming on Netflix in December. NEW ON NETFLIX DECEMBER 2015 NETFLIX ORIGINALS I’m Brent Morin — Available Dec. 1 A Very Murray Christmas — Available Dec. 4. Bill Murray stars in a hilarious holiday special cowritten by himself, Sofia Coppola (who also directs, and who directed Murray to a Best Actor Oscar nomination in Lost in Translation) and Mitch Glazer. It’s an homage to the classic variety show, with […]

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What’s new on Netflix November 2015

Aziz Ansari stars in a hilarious new series, and Marvel’s second series for Netflix debuts in an action-packed November on the streaming service. Here is what’s new on Netflix November 2015, as well as movies that are ending their streaming on Netflix in November. NEW ON NETFLIX NOVEMBER 2015 NETFLIX ORIGINALS The Seven Deadly Sins Season 1 — Available Nov. 1 Master of None Season 1 — Available Nov. 6. Based on the comedic viewpoints of Aziz Ansari, this series follows the personal and professional lives of Dev (Ansari), a 30-year-old actor in New York who has trouble deciding what to eat, let alone a pathway […]

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Why I Should Binge “Weeds”

WHAT IS Weeds ABOUT? Who is in it? Where is Weeds now? Why is it binge-worthy? Must-sees Most shocking episodes That line was so great A quirky, dark crime comedy/drama that focuses on a suburban California mother who make ends meet after her husband’s death by selling marijuana to friends, neighbors and anyone else who comes along. Original TV Home: Showtime Number Of Seasons: 8 (August 2005 to September 2012) Total Episodes / Time Table: 102 (approx. 30 minutes each) = approx. 51 hours. Viewing Strategy: You can watch the entire series in 25 to 26 days by watching four […]

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What’s new on Netflix October 2015

Really, Netflix? You couldn’t keep The Exorcist streaming through Halloween? The 1973 horror classic ends its streaming time on Netflix Oct. 1, so hurry up! Don’t worry, though; there are plenty of new movies and shows newly streaming on the service starting this month. Here is what’s new on Netflix October 2015, both horror- and non-horror-related. NEW ON NETFLIX OCTOBER 2015 ORIGINALS Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy — Available Oct. 2 Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom — Available Oct. 9. This documentary that made its world premiere last month at the Venice Film Festival chronicles the events that unfolded over 93 days in 2013 […]

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Why I Should Binge “The Tudors”

WHAT IS The Tudors ABOUT? Who is in it? Where is The Tudors now? Why is it binge-worthy? Must-sees Most shocking episodes That line was so great A period drama and historical fiction series that centers around the not so real-life King Henry the VIII of England. Much of the series focuses on Henry’s six wives and his desperation for a male heir. Although this is a fictional representation of the life and time of the Tudor monarchy, there is mostly truth with some small changes to make the story move along better or create better drama. The names and places […]

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What’s new on Netflix September 2015

New on Netflix September 2015 streaming includes the Season 4 premiere of Longmire, which has a new home for new episodes on Netflix, having previously aired on A&E. A fascinating documentary about legendary rocker Keith Richards is also among the highlights this month. NETFLIX ORIGINALS Longmire Season 4 (Available Sept. 10; Seasons 1-3 now streaming) — The fourth season premiere picks up moments after the Season 3 finale. Walt Longmire (series star Robert Taylor), having found out who was behind the murder of his wife, succumbs to his darker impulses and takes off in pursuit of the killer with murder on his mind. […]

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What’s new on Netflix August 2015

August sees the release of original series Club de Cuervos and Narcos (pictured) on Netflix. Here are the other highlights of titles that are new on Netflix August 2015 for streaming, as well as titles that are leaving this month. NETFLIX ORIGINALS Club de Cuervos (Season 1 available August 7) — Balanced equally between comedy and drama, this Spanish-language series begins when the patriarch of the prominent Iglesias family dies unexpectedly. His heirs then engage in an outrageous battle to determine who will gain control of his beloved professional soccer team, The Cuervos of Nuevo Toledo. Demetri Martin Live (At the Time) (Available August 14) […]

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Why I Should Binge “Ally McBeal”

WHAT IS Ally McBeal ABOUT? Who is in it? Where is Ally McBeal now? Why is it binge-worthy? Must-sees Most shocking episodes That line was so great A quirky comedy/drama centered around a young, single female lawyer who wages many professional battles while also trying to sort out her personal life as she searches for love and the perfect guy. Original TV Home: FOX Number Of Seasons: 5 (September 1997 to May 2002) Total Episodes / Time Table: 111 (approx. 42 to 45 minutes each, plus one 84-minute episode) = approx. 84 hours. Viewing Strategy: Each season had 21 to […]