In the early 1980s, the Von Erich brothers dominated the world of professional wrestling. Whether or not some of it was choreographed is beside the point, someone still had to tackle. Kevin, Kerry, David, and Mike were known to be tight-knit and loving, despite their demanding father. Can't say too much without spoiling anything but … Continue reading The Iron Claw
Author: Victoria Brown
The Holdovers
What would you do if you had to stay at school during Christmas break? Unfortunately for Angus Tully, he has to do just that. Stuck with the mean, lazy-eyed, Scrooge-McDuck-type teacher Mr. Hunham/Paul Giamatti and the lead cafeteria lady, Mary. Set in the 70s at an all-boys prep school, watch as their relationship morphs as … Continue reading The Holdovers
Family Switch
Full family Freaky Friday and it’s pretty fun! An interview for Yale, a championship soccer game, a big pitch at work, and band performance. The perfect storm! Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms are the parents that don’t understand their kids and after a mysterious telescope causes them to switch places, it’s mayhem from there. I … Continue reading Family Switch
Dr. Death S2
Number of episodes: 8 The second season of Dr. Death was just as creepy as the first. Paolo Macchiarini (played by Edgar Ramírez) is the magic surgeon. Using his biosynthetic tracheas (lab made throat) you’ll be able to live your life again. Mandy Moore/Benita Alexander is a single mom/TV producer doing a special on him … Continue reading Dr. Death S2
Rustin
Bayard Rustin, one of the main advisors to MLK for most of the social rights movement, was a complex man. He was a key figurehead of the movement but his name isn’t referenced often even though it was him that provided a lot of impact. Being openly gay in the 1960s made him a target … Continue reading Rustin
Wonka
Willy Wonka comes to town in hopes of sharing his chocolate with the world. However there’s a Chocolate Cartel that runs the chocolate business. After making friends in an unlikely circumstance, together they help Willy try and achieve his dream. For those that don’t know, this is a musical. It won’t win any awards but … Continue reading Wonka
Holiday in the Vineyards
Carter, the heir to a wine empire, is sent to Los Santos, CA in order to find out who is the competition for a vineyard sale. Of course, the place he finds to stay is in the realtor of the vineyard sales’ house and of course, she’s an attractive widow. Much like a Hallmark movie, … Continue reading Holiday in the Vineyards
Saltburn
Oliver (Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin) a scholarship student at Oxford, is an outsider. Spending his days studying and idolizing the popular kids. One day he gets to make an impression on Felix (Jacob Elordi), the richest guy at school. After becoming fast friends due to his hardships at home, Felix invites Oliver to … Continue reading Saltburn
Maestro
Leonard Bernstein’s life is an interesting one. He’s an accomplished composer and conductor and has a wonderful family. But that’s not enough. Directed by Bradley Cooper (who plays Bernstein) watch how his success (and affairs) affect his marriage to Felicia Bernstein (played by Carrie Mulligan, Promising Young Woman). I had high hopes for this movie … Continue reading Maestro
Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team
Number of episodes: 4 The World Cup, once every four years, and the pinnacle of most soccer players' careers. In 2023, the women's national team attempts to have a "three-peat" and win their third consecutive championship. Starting in 2022, watch the behind-the-scenes at what it takes to make the team and how their journey unfolded. … Continue reading Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team
The Crown
Number of seasons: 6 Whether you'd like to admit it, you know about the British royal family. Past or present you picture someone. Well, the one often eclipsed by the celebrities and scandal is the matriarch known for her dutiful loyalty. Queen Elizabeth II, came to sit on the throne (unexpectedly) at the age of … Continue reading The Crown
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
If you've seen the last of the Hunger Games franchise, think again. Based on the book of the same title by Suzanne Collins, here is the villain origin story of President Snow. We learn that his name is Coriolanus and at the end of his senior year of school, he's selected as one of the … Continue reading The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
