• Late Night Talk Show Host John Oliver and HBO Being Sued by Coal Baron

    John Oliver, late night talk show host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, is being sued by coal baron and owner of Murray Energy Corporation, Robert Murray for “defamatory” comments Oliver made on his show. The lawsuit which was filed in West Virginia earlier this week, claims Oliver had malicious intent and that many of his…

  • The (Other) iTunes $0.99 Movie of the Week: ‘Neruda’

    Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. The featured $0.99 move this week is a little documentary called I Am Not Your Negro. Directed by Raoul Peck…

  • Black Panther: Straight Outta Wakanda!

    Fundamental Element Black Panther is already showing a potential to stir controversy as it boasts a majority African-American cast and presents a title that might call for a double take. However, following the original comics, the story of the Black Panther finds its setting in the fictional African country of Wakanda. As for the Black…

  • Vinyl Me, Please June Edition: Kevin Morby ‘City Music’

    Vinyl Me, What? Vinyl Me, Please!! Good things come in 12 inch packages. Delivering limited edition pressings of new and classic albums directly to your doorstep, Vinyl Me, Please operates under a simple philosophy: The Album Lives. With a carefully curated catalog of new and hard to find releases, the subscription service is more than just a…

  • GLOW: Netflix’s Bedazzled Wrestling Comedy Has a Ton of Buzz

    Nostalgia and period pieces have been a good selling point for Netflix of late with shows like Stranger Things and F is for Family. Netflix has just added another to the list: GLOW. GLOW is set in 1985 and focuses on females breaking the mold. When people think of wrestling, most picture famous men: Stone Cold…

  • The iTunes $0.99 Movie of the Week: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’

    Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week, Andrew Garfield takes us to war without a weapon in Hacksaw Ridge. I Never Claimed to Be…

  • ‘Wonder Woman’ Breaks Box Office and Stereotypes

    Comic book movies continue to rule the box office with the release of Wonder Woman. D.C. has had a rough time at the box office lately, with Batman vs Superman and then Suicide Squad being deemed a flop by many critics. But Wonder Woman seems to have made up for that. Rotten Tomatoes has the…

  • Kindle Book Deals: ‘Hummingbirds Fly Backwards’ by Amy Cheung

    For those who carry a bookshelf with them on-the-go, Amazon releases a variety of e-books monthly for $3.99 or less. I’m here to discover narratives written by female authors and let you know if they’re worth storing on your virtual bookshelf.  Amy Cheung is a popular novelist from Hong Kong who writes fiction about romance…

  • ‘House of Cards’ Season 5: More Backstabbing and Big Twists

    Beloved Netflix favorite House of Cards premiered its fifth season on May 30th, and finished off Netflix’s jam packed month with just the right amount of energy. House of Cards has always kept viewers on the edge of their seat. Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) and his wife Claire (Robin Wright) are constantly fighting their way…

  • June Movie Preview: Summer of Wonder

    Like every other month, May had hits and misses. But there was something rewarding about a shorter list of movies, all with potential to draw in fans and do well. June is back to the usual smorgasbord of good and bad. We still have a probable hit based on the first lady of DC Comics….

  • The iTunes $0.99 Movie of the Week: ‘The Edge of Seventeen’

    Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard-earned dollar. This week, Hailee Steinfeld struggles through the choppy waters of teenage life in The Edge of Seventeen. Everyone in…

  • Jason Bateman’s Role in Netflix Series ‘Ozark’ Might Surprise You

    Jason Bateman will star on Netflix once again, but this show is no Arrested Development. Titled Ozark, the new show is looking to be much darker than the comedies we’ve seen him in, previously. Details on the plot line are still a bit vague, but Bateman’s character is caught up in mess involving a money…