Lego stranger things: a mashup you never knew you needed until now

Lego Stranger Things: A Mashup You Never Knew You Needed Until Now

In case you finished Netflix’s Stranger Things series and feel a little nostalgic, Book Shelf Productions created a mini recap of the 80s inspired drama using Lego–yes, Lego.  Since the cliffhanger finale of season one, fans of the Netflix-original have been patiently awaiting the release of season two. But until then, the creators at Book Shelf…

New instagram feature raises mental health awareness

New Instagram Feature Raises Mental Health Awareness

With over 500 million active users monthly, Instagram continues to be one of the largest photo sharing platforms worldwide. Given their strong social media presence, the influential app has developed a new feature designed to help users struggling with mental health–because, let’s face it, not everything can be smoothed out with a Valencia filter. According…

7 fashion apps that make shopping effortless

7 Fashion Apps That Make Shopping Effortless

Whether you’re stuck in an inspirational rut or want to get a head start on holiday shopping, there are plenty of helpful apps that allow you to browse outfits, try Walmart Plus, discover what’s currently trending, and rack up a hefty shopping bill without ever having to leave your house or look away from your…

Emma Watson Addresses Gender Equality During UN Speech

The 26-year-old British actress and influential women’s rights activist, Emma Watson, delivered an important speech at the UN General Assembly in support of her HeForShe campaign. As a UN Goodwill Ambassador, Watson has become nothing short of a powerful figure in advocating for gender equality by insisting that although we’ve come far in reducing many…

Angel catbird: margaret atwood writes first graphic novel

Angel Catbird: Margaret Atwood Writes First Graphic Novel

The 76-year-old Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, and essayist Margaret Atwood, can officially add the title of a published comic book writer to her extensive creative portfolio. Teaming up with comic book publishers Dark Horse, Atwood has released the first volume of her superhero series titled, Angel Catbird. In Atwood’s fantastical world, she maps out…

Netflix says ‘stranger things’ season 2 is happening

Netflix Says ‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 is Happening

If you still lay in bed awake and unsettled about the insidious upside-down world from The Duffer Brothers original Netflix series, Stranger Things, then hopefully with the renewal of season two, the upside-down will become a little less obscure. When the first season was released on July 15, Netflix bingers everywhere couldn’t get enough of…

9 anticipated movies from female filmmakers

9 Anticipated Movies From Female Filmmakers

The issue of gender inequality in film production has been an ongoing discussion that questions whether the prominence of female filmmakers is progressing at a slower pace than it should, or regressing at a faster speed. Earlier this year, 20th Century Fox released a schedule of films set for future production that concerned film critics,…

Renée Zellweger Takes on Tabloids and the Negative Fixation on Appearance

Most people know the 47-year-old American actress and producer, Renée Zellweger, from her successful box office films that include Me, Myself, & Irene, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and the 2002 musical, Chicago. In 2014, the actress created an unexpected stir in the media when several tabloid newspapers reported that Zellweger had surgery to alter her eyes,…

Modobag: the world’s first rideable luggage

Modobag: The World’s First Rideable Luggage

Travelling can be stressful, especially when you have to lug around heavy luggage while desperately trying not to miss your flight. Kevin O’Donnell, the inventor of Modobag, was contemplating how travelling could be made easier when the first motorized and rideable luggage came to mind. “The idea struck him,” says Modobag, “when he was pulling…

Who is ‘mr. Robot’?

Who Is ‘Mr. Robot’?

Season two of the psychological television series, Mr. Robot, premiered on July 13th and didn’t fall short from their highly acclaimed reviews for season one. Created by Sam Esmail, Mr. Robot stars Rami Malek as the paranoid internet hacker, Elliot Alderson. Flash back to season one, Elliot began as a cybersecurity engineer for a company…

Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft in the New ‘Tomb Raider’

Back in April, Warner Brothers, MGM, and GK Films announced Alicia Vikander to play the new Lara Croft for the much-anticipated Tomb Raider reboot. Vikander will assume the role of the film’s heroine originally played by the iconic Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and its sequel Lara Croft: Tomb Raider the Cradle of Life….

Disney’s tinker bell inspired house of lashes collection

Disney’s Tinker Bell Inspired House of Lashes Collection

The California lash brand, House of Lashes, recently released a special lash collection inspired by one of Disney’s most admired fairies, Tinker Bell. “Each lash is hand crafted to perfection,” says House of Lashes, “and designed with the essence of Tinker Bell at its heart. A beloved character by individuals of all ages, Tinker Bell…

Rihanna Releases ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Theme Song “Sledgehammer”

Rihanna has been travelling the globe on her 7th world tour promoting her 8th studio album Anti. A day after her performance in England and before her show in Glasgow Scotland, Rihanna took to Instagram on June 26th with a glimpse of Justin Lin’s sci-fi epic and the caption, “Got something for y’all tomorrow,” that sparked…

Buffy the vampire slayer: the board game is coming this fall!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Board Game is Coming this Fall!

Although the 1997 supernatural drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer ended its 7th and final season in May of 2003, Jasco Games and Lynnvander Studios are keeping the Buffy fandom alive with a new board game inspired by the critically acclaimed television series. Available in stores on October 28, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Board Game recreates the Sunnydale…

What to expect from disney for the rest of 2016

What to Expect from Disney for the Rest of 2016

Disney has been nothing short of busy releasing big feature films over the last six months, including Zootopia, The Jungle Book, and the highly acclaimed Captain America: Civil War. Showing no signs of slowing down, here’s a list of what we can expect from Disney for the last half of the year. Finding Dory It’s…