Netflix Archives - The AUMnibus

Apr

18

2022

Bridgerton: Your Favorite Old-Fashioned yet Modern TV Show

Opinionbridgerton, Netflix

BY: Isadora Nicolai If you are looking for something easy to binge-watch on a lazy Sunday, I’ve got just the show for you. I introduce you to Bridgerton, a Netflix show based on the novels written by Julia Quinn. The show tells the story of the Bridgerton family, the children of the late English Viscount Bridgerton. The story is set between 1813 and 1827. As of now, Netflix has released two seasons of the eleven-part series. Each of the books tells the story of a sibling, sot is expected that by the end of the show each book will have…

Nov

02

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

The Haunting of Bly Manor: A Review

OpinionMovies, Netflix, Review

BY: Jessica Alldredge The Haunting of Bly Manor debuted as a Netflix Original on October 9. This much-anticipated sister series to The Haunting of Hill House was an absolute delight. Whether you just like well written and directed television shows or if you’re a horror fan, there’s truly something for everyone involved in this installment of The Haunting anthology. The creator of the show, Mike Flannagan, gives the audience a mystery to be solved and keeps viewers guessing at every turn. The colors, the camera angles, and the little things that the characters do provide little easter eggs that will…

Apr

27

2020

By Aumnibus Staff

Things To Watch On Netflix During Quarantine That Will Make You Laugh

OpinionCoronavirus, CoViD-19, Movies, Netflix

BY: Justin Hicks During these dark times, we all need something light-hearted to brighten up our day. Since we have to stay inside, the activities we can do are limited. As a result, streaming sites like Netflix have become more and more popular. I have come up with a list of three shows that are entertaining and will generate a laugh during these hard times. Tiger King Tiger King is a docu-series released on March 20, 2020 that focuses on Joe Exotic. Exotic is a collector of big cats that he keeps in his zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The series…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

BET Plus

NewsBET, Hulu, Movies, Netflix, Review

BY: Kaleria Jackson Have Netflix and Hulu started a trend? With millions of people subscribing to these streaming services and getting rid of their cable television providers, many network television stations have started their own streaming services. Like other television networks, BET (Black Entertainment Television) cable television network has started their own streaming service. Tyler Perry partnered with BET to launch a streaming service that will cater to African American viewers and content creators. The video-on-demand service will have an ad-free subscription. Lucky enough for viewers, there will be no commercial breaks. For only $9.99 a month, this service will…

Dec

05

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

AMC Offers New Subscription Service

NewsAMC, Hulu, Netflix, Review

BY: Brandon Barker This past October, AMC Theatres began a new subscription service that is set to battle top on-demand streaming platforms like Google Play and iTunes. With thousands of titles available to the customer, AMC is definitely a go-to entertainment company. AMC is the world’s largest theatre chain and wants to expand its reach to more consumers. Starting a new service with customers already familiar with their brand is a huge advantage because they have access to their information. AMC will offer over 2000 titles, with new ones added every month just like Amazon and other streaming companies. As…

Nov

08

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Disney +

OpinionDisney, Hulu, Movies, Netflix, Pixar

BY: Morgan Thayer It’s almost too magical to believe, but it’s true! Disney has a new streaming service coming out on November 12 called Disney+. This streaming service is sure to be one that is well worth your money. Starting at $6.99 a month, Disney + will offer content from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and National Geographic. The service will feature classics, modern-day content, and even some new original shows and movies, such as the first ever live action Star-Wars series, remakes of popular Disney shows, and new movies with big name stars. Disney + will be supported by…

Oct

30

2019

By Aumnibus Staff

Binge Watching and You

OpinionBinge Watching, Health, Mental Health, Netflix

BY: Caitlin Gallagher Netflix, naps and snacks—this used to be a perfect Sunday. I would start a new series as quickly as I finished the first. I could not watch an episode fast enough. If you are like me, binge-watching can quickly become an everyday occurrence. What if I told you that binge-watching negatively affects your health? Your mental and physical health could be suffering. Northwestern Medicine compiled a list of negative effects of binge-watching that include: a “drug-like high”, isolation, insomnia, anxiety and depression, back pain, weight gain and risk of heart disease. Some of these may seem really…