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A current Netflix tv series review by Josh from joshatthemovies.com

Inspired by memoir The Pink Marine by Greg Cope White, Netflix’s 90s-era dramedy, Boots, takes aim at the homophobic realities of being a Marine during that decade. Gay people, openly serving in the U.S. military, was not legalised until 2011, well after some of the unfortunate events that take place during this compelling series.

Undeniably, The Pink Marine is a better title and thankfully carries over as the name of the debut episode.

Closeted eighteen-year-old Cameron (Miles Heizer, 13 Reasons Why) enlists as a Marine, becoming our window into a world of toxic masculinity, intense tests of physical and emotional endurance, and ultimately, the bonds formed through forced camaraderie.

Some viewers may be disappointed that the queer struggles materialise as more internal than external in Cameron’s specific viewpoint. But make no mistake—Boots is a very gay, very emotional series with an excellent ensemble cast to anchor its intensity.

Presenting a critical analysis on the Marine lifestyle, 90’s time-capsule Boots houses a layered performance from Miles Heizer and moving queer subtext...

[Josh’s full review]: https://joshatthemovies.com/2025/10/09/tv-review-boots/

Trailer: https://youtu.be/2mjN2f5tu2s?si=IBp_uLE6aYZXkoPy

Available on Netflix and on ororo.tv

smartphone-free childhood

jonathanhaidt

 

@smartphonefreechildhoodus made this great Public Service Announcement about what happens when we give kids smartphones and social media.

We overprotect kids in the real world and underprotect them online. Research shows early or unlimited access to social media can lead to:
😟 Increased anxiety and depression
🌙 Disrupted sleep
⏳ Fragmented attention span
🚫 Exposure to harmful content
🤝 Underdeveloped social skills

Childhood should be about learning, friendships, and play — not spent scrolling.

Let’s change our social norms together! Delay smartphones and social media. Implement #belltobell #phonefreeschools. Give kids more independence, free play, and responsibility in the real world. #thefournorms

I hope you'll follow @smartphonefreechildhoodus and check out their great resources (links in their bio).

If you repost this reel to your own account, please acknowledge @smartphonefreechildhoodus and the creators:

Written and directed by @timmasonchicago
Creative agency: @fearlessmortals
Production company: @tessa.films

#smartphones #socialmedia #smartphonefreechildhood #theanxiousgeneration #psa #letschangethenorm