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BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

Online news & entertainment magazine at UT Austin

BurntXOrange

The People of "Tiger King": They're Not Great

The People of “Tiger King”: They’re Not Great

Emily Hyatt May 16, 2020

The Kingdom of “Tiger King”: Rated from Pretty Okay to the Absolute Worst *WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” Reader discretion advised. “I...

Hidden Gems on Netflix

Hidden Gems on Netflix

Emily Hyatt April 21, 2020

Netflix has been a friend to us all while we’ve been stuck inside (because hopefully you HAVE been staying inside and wearing a cloth mask when going out in public, as the CDC demands). Unfortunately,...

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A Minute with Manny: A UT Creative Breaks Down His Passion for Storytelling

November 26, 2019

To say life imitates art is true. Emmanuel King, a University of Texas at Austin urban studies sophomore, makes a conscious effort to record, shoot and direct every intentional moment of time that challenges the way in which he and others view the world.

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The Best Foreign-Language Shows on Netflix Right Now

October 28, 2019

Television has become borderless. Thanks to the power of streaming, you can now catch the latest TV from almost every corner of the globe. Here’s a list of just 5 of the best foreign language shows you can stream on Netflix right now.

Disney+, Coming Soon to a TV Near You!

Disney+, Coming Soon to a TV Near You!

Burnt X May 15, 2019

Streaming Services, you know them, you probably have at least one, and they’re all the rage. Missed an episode of your favorite show? Don’t worry it’ll be up on Hulu tomorrow. Want something to...

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Sparking Joy Throughout West Campus

May 14, 2019

It’s time for some spring cleaning! Across the country, people are throwing out their clothes, books and formerly prized possessions, and thanks to author Marie Kondo they’re ecstatic about it.

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Comedians of Color Deserve Your Attention Too!

May 13, 2019

There’s too many funny people out here for Netflix to be shoving Amy Schumer down our throats!

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10 Shows Under 10 Episodes To Binge

April 18, 2019

With only two days in weekend, who has time for twenty episodes?

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Netflix’s “Siempre Bruja” Trades Black Girl Magic for Tired, Racist Tropes

April 2, 2019

Netflix’s highly anticipated fantasy drama featuring a time-traveling Afro-Latina disappoints with painfully regressive depictions of tired racist tropes.

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Netflix’s ‘Dating Around’ Offers a Glimpse into Millennial Dating

April 2, 2019

“This is about the truth, which is 'I'm single, you're single, let's talk.’”

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9 Times John Mulaney Proved He’s A Fierce Anti-Capitalist

April 2, 2019

You might believe you know all there is to know about John Mulaney, but there’s one thing people haven’t caught onto — the fact that Mulaney is, and has been, a fierce anti-capitalist.

8 Reasons To Watch Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy

8 Reasons To Watch Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy

Burnt X March 18, 2019

There’s been a lot of comic book content coming out of Hollywood lately, and after setting the sun on the Defenders branch of the Marvel Universe, Netflix dropped their originally-produced adaptation...