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original Netflix movies in series that
sparked intense pop culture discussions
because of this we’re issuing a minor
it’s cool I’m on the pill what number 10
the oh way / Johnson aren’t you a neo a
with its supernatural plot and teenage
characters this series has more than a
few similarities to stranger things
however it wasn’t the mystery and
intrigue that kept people talking but
rather the shocking finale
Brit Marling stars as Prairie Johnson
aka the Oh a a blind woman that
disappears for seven years and then
returns with a new perspective along
with her sight
she performs something called the
movements a type of dance that can
supposedly open an interdimensional
portal in the season 1 finale a shooter
terrorizes a school but he’s distracted
by yes the movements some found the
episode distasteful while others laughed
at the unique defense mechanism
number nine cents eight you’re coming
home with me when the science fiction
series premiered many tuned into the
Wachowskis distinct visual style to Lily
and Lana’s credit they explore many
societal issues in season one with the
most important being human connections
by Episode six forth the characters
one of them is gay another is
transgender lesbian and the other two
are straight white men the episode is
officially titled demons but it’s now
known as episode sex it’s graphic and
sensual and while the narrative doesn’t
reach its climax the characters most
certainly do for those expecting
traditional science fiction the sensei
orgy scene came as a big surprise number
8
iron fist when Netflix cast Finn Jones
for this Marvel Comics adaptation the
internet had a polarizing reaction after
starring as Loras Tyrell on HBO’s Game
of Thrones the English actor was
certainly a popular choice to play Danny
Rand yet many view Jones casting as a
case of studio whitewashing and believed
that an actor of Asian descent would
have been better suited for the role to
be fair Iron Fist was indeed presented
as a white character in the original
comic book but given that fans had been
pushing for an Asian Iron Fist for years
based on a massively popular Japanese
manga series along with a 37 episode
anime adaptation this Netflix original
main news for being entirely
Americanized directed by noted horror
art or Adam Wingard Death Note is based
in Seattle and stars nat wolff not his
leg egami but rather light turner as a
whole critics picked apart the film
making while longtime death no fans
express their displeasure about the
casting and lack of Asian actors
according to many it’s another case of
whitewashing that could have easily been
avoided for the more thoughtful approach
Karen or that it actually means light in
at the 2017 Kent film festival everybody
was talking about director Boone jang-ho
and his super pig but it wasn’t
necessarily the plot that made headlines
Ojo was one of two Netflix films to
premiere at Conn and many were offended
that the Netflix original didn’t have an
official theatrical release date not to
mention a release date for French
cinemas in addition South Korea’s three
largest movie chains refused to screen
okhta because of Netflix is planned to
release it online some movie fans have
also argued that Netflix could
potentially limit their directors
visions however bong joon-ho reported
that the shooting format was his only
restriction number five Amy Schumer the
leather special for many viewers the
stand-up specials didn’t feature Amy
Schumer at her best
some found the crew brand of humor to be
offensive most notably the alt-right
according to various reports a
coordinated effort was made to lower
Netflix’s original rating resulting in a
lengthy Instagram reaction from Schumer
herself but I told him and I will tell
you guys exactly what it’s like to me
aside from that the jokes were generally
poorly received
even though Schumer usually incorporates
sex comedy into her routine
despite some critical acclaim the
leather special ultimately made
headlines for his poor ratings and
predictable content anything good or
fancy that happens I get brought down to
earth right quick number four to the
bone
before this film was released many
people were bothered by the trailer and
its graphic visuals Lily Collins stars
as a young woman battling with anorexia
and the actress is actually being on
record about her own past with the
eating disorder Collins reportedly
accepted the role to spread awareness
and we’re by no means starting the
conversation we’re just heightening it
and igniting it but while critics have
praised her performance along with the
film itself others have suggested that
to the bone could have a negative
influence on people with eating
disorders some have even argued that the
film promotes the wrong kind of tips for
people that struggle with anorexia and
bulimia I never said I did and what you
want to help people what are you a
doctor now number three making a
murderer we filed Steven Avery’s lawsuit
about a year after the DNA had come
through just the title alone makes this
Netflix original controversial but is
the unresolved plot that keeps people
talking making a murderer focuses on
Steven Avery a man that served 18 years
in prison for sexual assault and
attempted murder only to be released
because of DNA evidence the 10 part
series covers various aspects of Avery’s
legal troubles including his 2007
conviction for murder making a murderer
takes place over 10 years and it sheds
light on a killers motives while
simultaneously exposing flaws in the
legal system plan evidence on me or some
I don’t know I won’t put nothing past
person about the slap that shit out of
it when Netflix released the first
trailer for Justin Simien series it
rubbed some people the wrong way the
YouTube clip actually had more dislikes
than likes even so dear white people
currently has a 100% approval rating on
Rotten Tomatoes as critics have praised
the series for its blunt yet insightful
given the title many people have taken
offense to the alleged anti-white
rhetoric while others have reminded that
it’s primarily focused on a black girls
experience at a mostly white college
since the beginning dear white people
has kept people engaged about modern
racial politics are you a white male
I’ll take that as a yes
number one 13 reasons why it’s me live
and in stereo based on J ashes 2007
novel this Netflix original addresses
the effects of teenage bullying more
specifically it’s about a high school
girl suicide a topic that 13 reasons why
has been accused of glorifying with
Selena Gomez as co-executive producer
the series has an undeniable influence
amongst younger viewers there is
absolutely nothing wrong with saying
that you need help but numerous mental
health organizations have expressed
concern about the film’s narrative and
graphic nature suggesting that it could
increase suicide rather than prevent it
13 reasons why has been praised for its
vision yet it’s also being heavily
criticized for its premise making it a
culturally relevant Netflix original
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