Entertainment

Bird Box Challenge goes Viral, Netflix Warns users against it

Published

5 years ago

January 2, 2019

Netflix released Bird Box, a horror movie, in December. The holidays soon became spooky with this movie release. In this movie, everyone has to wear blindfolds all the time to prevent themselves from some killer force.

But the reality soon took a drastic turn where this Bird Box challenge went viral. The social media made this movie into a viral challenge, where users are posting their videos of blindfolds. Amidst all these happenings, Netflix is urging people to chill down a little and not to use this in their real lives.

The Netflix US has issues a warning on their Twitter channel, requesting people not to carryout this Bird box challenge and not to believe the memes.

Can’t believe I have to say this, but: PLEASE DO NOT HURT YOURSELVES WITH THIS BIRD BOX CHALLENGE. We don’t know how this started, and we appreciate the love, but Boy and Girl have just one wish for 2019 and it is that you not end up in the hospital due to memes.

— Netflix US (@netflix) January 2, 2019

Despite their warnings, people have gone blindfolded for several hours in their day to day lives. Such an irony for Netflix. The Bird Box movie became popular on Netflix all thanks to the several memes that released within the few hours of the movie release.

But these memes also contributed to the real scary and harmful blind fold challenges. Even though Netflix is nowhere responsible for the challenge that went viral over the internet, still this is a tough situation for Netflix to be in. As long as the memes were harmless, the right publicity to the Bird Box movie was amazing. But this challenge brought in a lot of negativity surrounding that.

So, even though the warnings are made, Bird Box challenge is unstoppable for some time now.

Entertainment

“The Firing Squad”: I Cried Buckets of Tears

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4 days ago

April 25, 2024

Jonathan Grilli

Sitting in the dimly lit theater, I had no idea what to expect as the opening credits of “The Firing Squad” began to roll. Little did I know that I was about to embark on an emotional journey that would leave me reaching for tissues and struggling to catch my breath.

The film follows the true story of three Christians facing execution by firing squad in a third world country. Directed by Timothy A. Chey, it features a stellar cast including James Barrington, Kevin Sorbo, and Cuba Gooding Jr. Each actor brings their character to life with such authenticity and depth that it’s impossible not to be fully immersed in their struggles and triumphs.

As the plot unfolded, I found myself drawn into a world of despair and desperation, but also one of unwavering faith and hope. The characters’ journey from darkness to light, from despair to redemption, resonated with me on a deeply personal level. I couldn’t help but be moved by their courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.

But it was the performances that truly stole the show. James Barrington’s portrayal of the protagonist’s internal turmoil was nothing short of mesmerizing, while Kevin Sorbo and Cuba Gooding Jr. delivered powerhouse performances that left me in awe.

And then there was the message of the film—that no matter how bleak the circumstances may seem, there is always hope. That even in our darkest moments, faith has the power to transform lives and bring about redemption. It was a message that hit me like a ton of bricks, leaving me with tears streaming down my face and a renewed sense of purpose.

As the credits rolled and the lights came up, I found myself struggling to put into words the impact that “The Firing Squad” had on me. All I could manage was, “I cried buckets of tears.” And I wasn’t alone. As I looked around the theater, I saw others wiping their eyes and exchanging emotional glances.

In the end, “The Firing Squad” wasn’t just a movie—it was an experience. An experience that left me feeling inspired, uplifted, and profoundly grateful for the power of cinema to touch the soul. And for that, I will be forever grateful.

The movie is set to premiere in the theatres worldwide on August 2, 2024. And this is definitely a must watch movie, reminding people of the strength of faith.