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The biggest Netflix-related buzz centers on major content acquisition and delivery—Netflix bought a Cannes Competition Film (“The Black Ball”) starring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close. Separate discussions also focus on Netflix’s recent top-movie recommendations and criticism of a new Sacha Baron Cohen comedy, alongside a merchandise-related mistake on a Devil May Cry tie-in.

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Key Takeaway Netflix’s Cannes-winning acquisition and ongoing slate promotion are being overshadowed by sharp criticism of its latest Sacha Baron Cohen comedy.
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Netflix’s Cannes-winning acquisition and ongoing slate promotion are being overshadowed by sharp criticism of its latest Sacha Baron Cohen comedy.

The biggest Netflix-related buzz centers on major content acquisition and delivery—Netflix bought a Cannes Competition Film (“The Black Ball”) starring Penelope Cruz and Glenn Close. Separate discussions also focus on Netflix’s recent top-movie recommendations and criticism of a new Sacha Baron Cohen comedy, alongside a merchandise-related mistake on a Devil May Cry tie-in.

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Cannes film purchase Netflix bought Cannes Competition Film “The Black Ball.”
Standing ovation length The film earned a 20-minute standing ovation at Cannes.

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Is Dante the Real Protagonist in Netflix's Devil May Cry?

Besides the annoying detail of his nose changing shapes from scene to scene, Dante also has the habit of playing at a disadvantage wherever he goes. In a total of eight episodes, he only had two awesomely slick moves (the Ebony & Ivory scene and the Medaglia Heist scene) and the rest was honestly quite lackluster. On the other hand, Lady (Mary Arkham) stole the spotlight on more than one occasion, practically carrying the whole team throughout the entire plot. Vergil, of course, had to be there to deliver the promised storm and have his plastic chair moment made canon (yes, it truly happened).

Is Dante the True Protagonist of Netflix's Devil May Cry? Fans Are Afraid This is No Longer The Case
How much am I saving each year?

Before making the switch, I was shelling out $19.99/month for Netflix and $15.99/month for Disney+. After downsizing to the ad-supported tiers, I’m paying $8.99/month for Netflix and $11.99/month for Disney+. That’s an instant monthly saving of $11 and $4 respectively, a total of $15 a month back in my pocket. While those figures might not sound earth-shattering to some, for many, this is a not-insignificant amount. In an era of squeezed wages and rising inflation, sitting through a couple of ads per show has become a much more palatable prospect. While I was happy to trade my time for money,

I'm saving $180 a year by switching to Disney+ and Netflix with ads, and I don't regret it at all
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