true crime
Netflix releasing Dahmer was a sickening act
October 24, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Content warning: discussions of homicide, mentions of racism There’s a cruel level of insensitivity embedded into the new true crime series titled Dahmer. Currently, Netflix seems to be riding out its influence in the streaming entertainment industry by producing shows monetizing killers’ stories at the cost of victims and their families. It’s no surprise such a platform would easily overlook the impact this show has on those who are deeply wounded by Dahmer’s violent actions. It’s also no surprise that audiences are now often separated by those who care and those who display nonsensical fetishization…
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True crime entertainment should be more ethical
October 27, 2021by Kelly Chia, Staff Writer Content Warning: mentions of death, violence, and disappearances When a true crime case becomes infamous on social media, there is a tendency for it to be turned into entertainment through popular media. As of 2020,…
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This Sounds Serious: Grand Casino bets on a pitch-perfect parody podcast
November 3, 2020By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer If you’ve stumbled onto any podcast streaming service in the last five years, you’re bound to have seen a variety of podcasts with ominous names investigating true crime cases. With the abundance of nervous journalists…
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