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The Problem with Netflix

26th January 2024

In the era of streaming services, does Netflix still reign supreme? Netflix has become a household staple since its establishment in 1998 (a lot earlier than most people realise), and over the past 26 years, the platform has risen to one of the most competitive and globally used streaming platforms. However, in recent years, Netflix ...


The streaming data binge

22nd February 2023

Spotify’s obsession with data should not come at the expense of smaller artists. Enter Spotify, the most popular streaming service in the world. Home to your favourite music artists, podcasts, and audiobooks, all but the press of a button away. What’s more, it’s accessible, and completely free (if you can stomach a persistent wave of ...


Streaming comedy specials could change live performance forever

17th November 2021

As comedy turns into a cinematic space on streaming platforms, will its liveness be able to survive? It’s late in the evening and you’re not sure what to watch. A drama would be too hard going on the brain after a long day and a teen rom-com isn’t quite going to fit the mood. Scrolling ...


Streaming comedy specials could change live performance forever

24th October 2021

As comedy turns into a cinematic space on streaming platforms, will it’s liveness be able to survive? It’s late in the evening and you’re not sure what to watch. A drama would be too hard going on the brain after a long day and a teen rom-com isn’t quite going to fit the mood. Scrolling ...


Can too much choice be a bad thing?

4th March 2021

After Disney’s announcement of its extensive slate of upcoming projects, Tenzin Murry explores this explosion of entertainment. 2020 was a year defined by being locked down and indoors. A recent Ofcom study confirmed that many people had little else to do besides binge their way through box-sets in Netflix’s back-catalogue. Viewing figures for streaming services ...


Simulating security: Vtubing as a female streamer

17th October 2020

How can streaming be made a safer space for women? VTubing could be the answer. When it comes down to it, there is one typical constant in the majority of online gaming communities; the rampant harassment of women. I can say with confidence that if you’re a woman who engages at all socially with video ...