Brandon
Good Boy
Recently, I saw a movie called “Good Boy” and it might be my favorite horror movie of the year. It follows a dog after he and his owner move into a haunted house, and I have to say that the dog is an amazing actor. The emotions that the dog expresses are incredible, and the feelings of hopelessness and fear that you get from the dog as he watches and tries to understand what is happening are incredible. It’s a shorter movie coming in at an hour and 18 minutes, but it makes excellent use of that runtime. If you’re a fan of horror movies, I highly recommend going to see this.
Daredevil
With the recent release of “Daredevil” into Marvel Rivals, I decided to go back and rewatch the original Netflix show about him, and I have to say it may be my favorite MCU project and superhero TV show of all time. It’s a very grounded story, but that only helps the show; it allows us to understand Matt Murdock and what his life is like in Hell’s Kitchen. Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio are absolutely amazing in their roles of Daredevil and Kingpin, and they absolutely give their all in the show. “Daredevil” consists of three seasons and 39 Episodes, with a sequel series “Daredevil: Born Again” having been released earlier this year with nine episodes. Season 2 of “Daredevil: Born Again” is releasing in March 2026. If you haven’t ever seen “Daredevil” or just want to learn more about the character, I can’t think of a better way than to simply watch the show for yourself, so do yourself a favor and check this show out.
Jason
Residence
Over the last week, I have been fully invested in the show “The Residence” on Netflix. The show takes place in the White House and is a mystery comedy drama. It is inspired by Kate Andersen Bower’s book, “The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House.” Cordelia Cupp is called into the White House to solve a murdery mystery case that occurred on the night of a state dinner between the United States government and the Australian government. Cupp, who is a world renowned detective, is called in by the Washington D.C. Police Department to solve the case. The show consists of one season and eight episodes. If you haven’t seen the show, I highly recommend watching it and following along to try and solve the murder.
The Martian
A couple weeks ago, I rewatched a movie called “The Martian” and personally I believe that it is a top 50 movie of all time. It stars Matt Damon as a botanist and astronaut who was left on Mars by his space crew. After a couple of days, scientists figure out that he is still alive and try to figure out a rescue mission. During this, Matt Damon, or Dr. Mark Watney, has to survive on Mars with a limited supply of food and resources. So, if you’re a fan of space movies, I highly recommend seeing this one-of-a-kind film.
Spencer
The Paper
More than 20 years after the release of “The Office,” long-time fans are finding themselves quite fond of the Peacock original series produced by the same creators, “The Paper.” The breakout comedy uses the mockumentary style of sitcom that allowed us to fall in love with other Golden Age Cable favorites, such as “Modern Family” and “Parks and Recreation,” to name a few. I find myself enjoying the way “The Paper” is very obviously written for the times. It maintains a nice balance between the unhingedness of “The Office” while also finding a unique space for it to stand on its own, possessing its own elusive yet individual caliber of comedy. They put a singular spin on the humor of today while also making it seamlessly palatable for people of all generations. It’s easy to overlook the thoughtful work and art form that goes into projects completely centered around comedy, and this show has made me realize just that. “The Paper” definitely has solidified itself as one of my favorite shows this year.
Wayward
From Canadian comedian and actor Mae Martin comes one of the most mind-bending Netflix originals of the year: “Wayward.” The BAFTA-nominated queer artist continues to make huge steps for the LGBTQ community by bringing authentic on-screen representation to the forefront of consumed media. This is seen in their latest project, “Wayward.” Martin plays a transgender man who moves to a new town with his pregnant wife, only to find out Tall Pines isn’t all that it seems. In “Wayward,” Martin’s writing achieves what other shows simply can’t: portraying a queer person in a humanizing light that acknowledges their identity without minimizing them to it. This show was fantastic and makes me ecstatic to see what other projects Mae Martin comes out with in the future.
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