• Kindle Book Deals: ‘The Namesake’ by Jhumpa Lahiri

    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.   There’s no beating around the bush with The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri –  it’s…

  • Comedy in a Thor Movie? ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Teaser Arrives!

    Hey Folks, So, something very legit and unexpected happened today. Taika Waititi, a New Zealand indie horror film director, who was recruited by Disney to helm the latest Thor Film, has dropped an official teaser trailer for the new film.  If you haven’t already seen it, no worries, it’s below. And it’s a doozie. Gird your loins in…

  • Micheal Keaton May Star in Live-Action ‘Dumbo’ Film

    It’s been over two decades since they originally worked together in Batman Returns, but Tim Burton and Michael Keaton might come together once again. According to Variety, the one time hero of Gotham City is now in talks to play a villainous role in the upcoming live-action movie, Dumbo. Keaton would play Vandemere, who steals away…

  • Reasons Why You Need to Watch ’13 Reasons Why’

    Everyone has their secrets and Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why explores what happens when you let those secrets control your life. The show currently has 9.1 out of 10 on IMDb and is being praised by critics. And for good reason. Based on the young adult novel by Jay Asher, the show goes into the mind of…

  • April Movie Preview: The ‘Furious’ Spring Into Action

    Even with a bunch of other cool titles hitting theaters last month, the box office was dominated by Beauty and the Beast. Looking at April movies, it’s probable that we’ll be seeing another single movie take the bulk of the movie money this month. But this one, The Fate of the Furious, involves big dudes punching…

  • The iTunes $0.99 Movie of the Week: ‘Deepwater Horizon’

    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, Mark Wahlberg battles a blazing inferno in Deepwater Horizon. This Here’s the Well From Hell April. 2010….

  • Ingobernable: Another Spanish-Speaking Hit for Netflix

    If you are still reeling from the drama that is Narcos, Netflix has your next replacement. Ingobernable (ungovernable for those non fluent) starts off with a bang. The President and First Lady of Mexico are in an all out hand to hand combat match, that has a deadly ending. And that is just in the first…

  • The iTunes $0.99 Movie of the Week: ‘Don’t Think Twice’

    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, a NY improv group struggles with success, failure, and life in general in Don’t Think Twice. Did…

  • Here’s What’s Streaming on Amazon Prime Video in April

    A highlight of shows scheduled to be released for the month of April on Amazon Prime has been announced. There are quite a few Amazon Originals in the mix. We’ve got season 3 of Bosch, a few kids shows, and a docuseries on Hugh Hefner and his “impact on global culture.” *audible groan* I’m personally looking…

  • Kindle Book Deals: ‘Woke Up Lonely: A Novel’ By Fiona Maazel

    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.   Ah, dystopias – we can’t live in them, but we can’t live without them…

  • Death Note: Another Case of White Washing?

    The teaser trailer for the live action adaptation of beloved anime Death Note was released on March 22, but even before the teaser was released there was scrutiny of the casting. Death Note “…centers around a high school student named Light Yagami, who discovers a supernatural notebook that allows him to kill anyone simply by writing…