In the season finale of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Kayla Mayer discuss the best and worst book to TV/film adaptations, the recent Netflix series Shadow and Bone and the latest in the arts and entertainment world.
PODCAST: The Medium – The art of the finale
In this episode of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Song Johansen discuss what makes a good series or season finale, dive into examples of good and bad finales and catch up on the latest in the art and entertainment world.
OPINION: Hollywood should stop racebending
The film industry uses racebending to intentionally change a character’s identity, usually may result in forced diversity or whitewashing, which are both controversial. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez argues if Hollywood wants representation, studios should create more narratives and characters that offer organic diversity and are essential to the story.
OPINION: Netflix’s ‘The Circle’ shows how to move past the superficiality of social media—unbridled, sincere sentimentality
The reality show “The Circle” displays all of the follies and miscommunications of social media in real time among a group of strangers secluded to their rooms. Columnist True Dabill argues the show allows contestants to let go of their social media charade and reveal their true selves.
PODCAST: The Medium with Guest Host Zaid Khan
In episode four of The Medium, TommieMedia Columnist Zaid Khan joins Maddie and Reid to discuss how movie theaters and streaming services will be affected by COVID-19 and offer their film, TV and music recommendations during social distancing.
OPINION: Subtitles enhance the viewing experience
Subtitles are a blessing that so many viewers go without. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argue subtitles may take a little time to adjust to, but they will only improve one’s viewing experience.
St. Thomas grad appears in Netflix fashion show
Julian Woodhouse, a 2012 St. Thomas graduate, is changing the New York fashion game with his brand: WOOD HOUSE Army. Reporter Leila Weah has the story.
OPINION: James Dean’s post-humous CGI role is the endgame of Hollywood
James Dean died in a car accident in 1955. Sixty-three years later, James Dean will star in a Vietnam War film “Finding Jack.” Columnist True Dabill argues the CGI is the fountain of youth Hollywood’s been waiting for.
PODCAST: The Medium – Streaming Wars
In episode five of The Medium, hosts Maddie Peters and Reid Neeser talk streaming services and Netflix’s release of new competing platforms and discuss the latest news in arts and entertainment.
Aduba, Janney among creative arts Emmy winners
Uzo Aduba is an Emmy winner for her breakout role as a prisoner known as “Crazy Eyes” in Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black.”
Netflix by the numbers
With nearly 38 million members in 40 different countries, Netflix streams more than 1 billion hours of television shows and movies each month.