With Moodle’s resurgence and home football games just days away, this is the time of the semester when a night in sounds ideal. When taking a break from studying and partying, be sure to check out these films and television series that Netflix has to offer.
Heathers
If the mood for a classic cult film strikes, try watching the 1989 film “Heathers.” After spending the first half of the film ogling over the stunning Winona Ryder and eye-catching fashions, you’ll find your eyes glued to the screen for the second half of this dark flick as you watch a twisted version of Bonnie and Clydemeant for Brat Pack audiences.
Stranger Things
 
If sci-fi is more your speed, check out the suspenseful Netflix Original Series “Stranger Things.” The first few minutes can captivate even the strongest of skeptics as you watch the story of a missing young boy unfold. Following the twists and turns, the audience witnesses the strength of friendship and family, the inner workings of government corruption and a mysterious unknown supernatural presence, known as the “Upside Down.”
The Get Down
For something less heavy and more upbeat, start watching the new Netflix Original Series “The Get Down.” Funk and soul weave their ways through the story arc, and you may find yourself bopping and grooving as you watch the musical drama.
Created by the legendary Baz Luhrmann and an award-winning team of hip hop extraordinaires, “The Get Down” follows a group of youngsters as they grow through their music and art in the 1970s while music was evolving into the early stages of hip hop.
Narcos
Finally, major cartels, drugs and violence come together to alert your senses in the popular Netflix Original Series “Narcos.” Based upon true events, the story of Colombia’s powerful drug cartels lights up the screen, emboldened by the suspected and usual grit of the gangster lifestyle shown. Be prepared for plot twists galore in this vulgar yet exhilarating series.