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Based on the Grishaverse books by Leigh Bardugo, Netflixs Shadow and Bone tells the story of compelling characters, yet in an unfortunately crammed second season.

Shadow and Bone: a worthy adaptation?

Riki Murase, Social Media Manager April 10, 2023

The highly anticipated release of the second season of Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone,” an adaptation of the Grishaverse books written by author Leigh Bardugo, succeeds in developing a popular fantasy...

Despite the seemingly innocuous nature of these childrens shows, studies have shown the large impact they have on children’s development

Watching the impact of children’s shows

Anushka Anand and Meera Nambiar April 10, 2023

Gathering in front of a screen, ready to watch cartoons has been a staple of American childhood for generations; yet despite the seemingly innocuous nature of these shows, studies have shown the large...

Mockumentaries have been a long-standing staple of TV comedy shows.

Is a resurgence of “mockumentaries” soon to arrive?

Sruthi Medepalli, Copy Editor February 6, 2023

Characterized by humor as dry as the Sahara, an amalgam of ironic characters, and many awkward cameraman interviews, mockumentaries are a celebrated staple of television. Primarily gaining popularity in...

On the left, a real mugshot of Jeffrey Dahmer, on the right, his doppelganger in the new 10 episode Netflix series: Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story which has garnered over 200 million watch hours to date. Graphic illustration by Myles Kim.

The exploitative nature of biopics

Surya Saraf, Copy Editor November 7, 2022

Biopics present dramatized displays of influential figures, meant to inform viewers about those who have had a significant impact on society. But how well-intentioned are these “contemporary lessons?”...

What is Lynbrook watching?

What is Lynbrook watching?

Apurva Krishnamurthy, News Editor October 10, 2022

the Epic staffer Apurva Krishnamurthy interviews Lynbrook students about their favorite tv shows and entertainment genres.  

The media often portrays teenage life to be more carefree than it actually is.

The false portrayal of teens in media

Stella Huang, Photo Editor December 9, 2020

Every teenager experiences struggles while going through adolescence, but in many high school movies and TV shows, the main characters tend to spend most of their time in glamorous and unrealistic social...