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The Broadway hit has packed a full house but the song-and-dance spectacular is making news for something other than its shows. There is major backlash over the whole presentation of the musical, even despite its diverse cast, there seems to be a bad representation of Muslims. With, perhaps, the biggest mistake, months before the March…
News broke last week that Philip Pullman will release three more books continuing the His Dark Materials story. Fans have been speculating for years about whether or not there would be a follow-up to the classic fantasy trilogy. Anyone who is familiar with the novels knows there was so much story left to tell. His…
More Cats, More Rats, Some Owls and Bats. Margaret Atwood released volume two of her new-born comic book series, Angel Catbird, that begins with a brief recap of volume one before returning to the adventurous cat tale. This time, Atwood opens up an interesting discussion surrounding basic human and animalistic instincts, while tying in a gendered commentary…
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…
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 young Barack Obama woos future first lady Michelle Robinson in Southside With You. This Is Not…
Archie and friends finally got a television show, but you would be mistaken if you thought it would be anything like the comics you grew up with. Riverdale is set in the present day and is a completely new take on the comics which premiered in the 1940s. Unlike the comics, Riverdale takes a darker…
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. If you’re anything like me, a person who enjoys reading about writing – its…
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, Viggo Mortensen delivers one of his finest performances to date as a struggling father in Captain Fantastic….
Last year’s teaser for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales revealed to us that Jack Sparrow will, once again, be on the run from someone who wants him dead. Interestingly, we got a good look at his would-be killer, Captain Salazar, but not at Jack himself. The trailer released earlier this week finally…
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but things are getting a little weird in the news regarding climate change data and the support of anti-science. Luckily, our favorite scientist is back with a new show to save us from this madness and hopefully inform the staunch deniers. Apparently they weren’t listening the first time Bill…
Barry Jenkins is the first black filmmaker nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture for one of the most critically acclaimed movies of 2016. Moonlight focuses on the life of a young African-American man growing up in a poverty-stricken and tough Miami neighborhood who’s also struggling with his sexuality. Not only…
A new month, more shows and movies coming to and leaving Netflix. This month the streaming site is adding a huge amount of content including animated films like: Finding Dory, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Corpse Bride. Netflix is also launching another new show, Santa Clarita Diet, starring Drew Barrymore. New movies coming to the…
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, Ewan McGregor stumbles into the world of international espionage in Our Kind of Traitor. What Am I…
With a holiday built around couples going on dates, I would expect February to be filled with movies well suited for Valentine’s Day. But instead February movies this year are one creepy release after another. We have horror, psychological thrillers, and violent action all present. There’s even one sequel described as an “erotic romantic drama.”…
Ben Affleck will no longer be directing The Batman. He will still be starring in it, of course. Affleck explains his decision in a Variety exclusive: “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require….