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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….
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. Given its 4.5 star rating on Amazon, I may have jumped into Anne Frasier’s…
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, Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan take down a Nazi mastermind in the harrowing WWII drama Anthropoid. Cowards Die…
The second trailer for Logan is out and we are so ready for this to go down. The synopsis from 20th century Fox states “In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are…
Each month, we put out a list of all the movies and tv shows that come out on Netflix but lately I’ve been more interested in what’s coming to Amazon Prime. While the list is a tad short, there are definitely some things to get excited about, namely season 4 of The Americans (aka one of the…
The full list for the 89th annual Academy Awards has been released and the internet is abuzz. I doubt anyone will be surprised to see that La La Land leads the pack with 14 nominations, and is a favorite to win in many of these categories. They even tied the record for the most Oscar…
Little girls, any woman who ever owned a trapper keeper, and even Jon Snow will squeal in delight when they hear that a Lisa Frank movie is in development. Lisa Frank started her company back in college when she realized she had a knack for commercial art. She talks about the transition in an interview…
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, Clea DuVall and Melanie Lynskey try to help their troubled friends by inviting them to The Intervention….
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…
After the Glee craze finally ended, it seemed like the fad of television shows focused on musicals was over. But Crazy Ex Girlfriend is bringing it all back. The show is on Netflix and I have been binge-watching it for the past couple days. The show doesn’t focus on music like Glee. There is no…