Netflix – The Connection

’13 Reasons Why’ projects the effects of bullying

April 19, 2017

Filed under Breaking News, Features, Reviews

Netflix’s latest original series “13 Reasons Why” opens up the painful yet necessary discussion about bullying and teen suicide, but leaves some critics wary of the potential harm of the graphic portrayals of abuse and suicide within the series. The series is an adaptation of Jay Asher’s 2007 novel “Thirteen Reaso...

Netfix series ‘Iron Fist’ disappoints diehard fans

Justin Cordero, Staff

April 5, 2017

Filed under Features, Most Recent, Reviews

Marvel’s newest Netflix series, “Iron Fist,” is borderline mediocre for those unfamiliar with the superhero and a lackluster with comic book fans. After the successful depictions of other New York superheroes like Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage in their own respective series, Marvel’s approach to introducin...

Netflix revives beloved children’s novel series ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’

January 24, 2017

Adding to the ever-growing list of shows developed for Netflix release, “A Series of Unfortunate Even...

Drug wars explode in ‘Narcos’ return

September 9, 2016

In the return of the Netflix series “Narcos”, the bloodshed and chaos are at an all-time high. With C...

Netflix original hits the soft spot for ’80s culture fanatics

September 2, 2016

Within days of the initial release, Netflix original “Stranger Things” became an instant favorite amon...

Cartel makes it to Netflix in new series ‘Narcos’

September 11, 2015

In 1975, a petty criminal entered the cocaine trade, changing Colombia forever. “Narcos” tells the...

Netflix adds ‘Friends’ and other programs to streaming offerings for January

January 11, 2015

The holidays are over but the days are still cold and the spectre of spring semester lurks around the...

Net Neutrality: The FCC, the company and the consumer

August 24, 2014

The internet is grounded in the idea of freedom and access to information. This freedom is in jeopardy...

Should couples watch porn together?

March 31, 2014

She Said Porn has become more and more mainstream as generations have gone on. It can be accessed by simply ...

For season two, Netflix builds an even bigger ‘House of Cards’

February 25, 2014

With the tagline “hunt or be hunted” followed by a sinister sounding “welcome back” spoken by...

Netflix show offers glimpse into prison life for women

October 18, 2013

Netflix won its first Emmy on Sept. 22 with its highly-acclaimed series “House of Cards,” but another ...

Netflix builds a house out of anything but cards

April 9, 2013

Broadcast and cable have long held ground in the battle for dominance in the world of television, but...

It’s ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ for long running series

February 28, 2013

Much like Bruce Willis’ acting career, the “Die Hard” movie series just keeps coming back. “A...

Netflix losing appeal, subscribers

Johny Garcia, Connection Staff

October 6, 2011

Filed under Opinion

“It’s been great, but it’s over. It’s not us, it’s you. Enjoy the bankruptcy,” wrote an ex-customer named Adam Lundquist on Netflix’s blog. A few years ago, Netflix seemed to be an up-andcomer in the movie-rental industry. Now, with all of the changes the company has been forced to make, it would be a surprise...