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How ‘Wish Dragon’ Traces The Story of Aladdin Back to Ancient China

By  Hans Qu 

From ancient China to the modern cinema, the new Netflix animated feature has centuries of storytelling tradition in its bones.

A Brief History of Steven Spielberg and Netflix

By  Will DiGravio 

Steven Spielberg has signed a new multi-film deal with Netflix, but the two weren’t always friends.

The Ending of Netflix’s ‘Awake’ Explained

By  Aurora Amidon 

What happens when you’re fighting for your life without having slept for a week? Not good things.

‘Awake’ Finds a Mother’s Nightmare in Insomnia and Religious Extremism

By  Rob Hunter 

What happens when an overtired population unable to sleep finds a little girl who can? Bad news for all involved.

‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ Redefines the Internet Age

By  Aurora Amidon 

At a time when everyone is doing it, Bo Burnham gets internet critique right.

What’s New to Stream on Netflix for June 2021

By  Rob Hunter 

June on Netflix sees the premieres of new original films, specials, shows, and more. Plus some older stuff you’ve actually heard of!

‘Castlevania’s Final Season is a Blood-Filled Delight

By  Mary Beth McAndrews 

TV series may come and go, but ‘Castlevania’ is forever.

‘The Woman in the Window’ Elevates a Middling Script With a Great Cast

By  Rob Hunter 

Amy Adams headlines a cast filled with red herrings.

‘Army of the Dead’ Sees Zack Snyder Bet on Blood Red and Win Big

By  Rob Hunter 

It’s no ‘Dawn of the Dead’ remake, but Zack Snyder’s return to undead cinema delivers a triumphant display of fun and carnage.