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
Author: Victoria Brown
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
My Life With the Walter Boys
Number of episodes: 10 First and foremost, if you’re considering a YA based on a book love triangle series, watch The Summer I Turned Pretty. If you’ve already watched that then continue reading. Based on the book of the same title by Ali Novak, Jackie Howard, a sudden orphan, moves from New York to Colorado … Continue reading My Life With the Walter Boys
Candy Cane Lane
Chris Carver (Eddie Murphy) just wants to have the perfect Christmas decor and win the local contest. However, he starts going to extra lengths when the prize is $100,000! Going into an obscure Christmas store he buys a 12 Days of Christmas display. Unbeknownst to him, he agrees to play by the rules of a … Continue reading Candy Cane Lane
Dream Scenario
What would you do if someone dreamt about you? Now what if million did? Paul Matthews (Nicholas Cage) is an ordinary college biology professor who’s lived an ordinary life. All of a sudden he’s hearing from people that he’s been repeatedly been in their dreams. Catapulted into fame and beloved by all, until everyone goes … Continue reading Dream Scenario
May December
The phrase “may december” is usually referring to a relationship with a younger woman and an older man. Well what if it were the opposite, a younger man has a relationship with an older woman. Loosely inspired by Mary Kay Letourneau and her story, Gracie (Julianne Moore), the older woman, and her husband Joe (Charles Melton) … Continue reading May December
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte, was small in stature but huge in ambition. Ridley Scott's newest film has Joaquin Phoenix playing Bonaparte. Right off the bat if you don't have a strong stomach, don't watch this. This movie makes the first 15 minutes of Saving Private Ryan look like a Hallmark movie. Once you get past the violence, … Continue reading Napoleon
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Harry Potter. When I say that name you instantly picture Daniel Radcliffe. But what if I told you that you should be picturing another face as well. His name is David Holmes and he was Radcliffe's stunt double for 10 years. Following a horrific accident on the set of Deathly Hallows Part 1, Holmes was … Continue reading David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
A Million Miles Away
Jose Hernandez from a young age dreamed of going to space. Growing up working in the fields with his family, he worked hard. Applying to NASA every year for over a decade, he refused to let any obstacle get in his way. Ultimately becoming one of the few selected to go on a mission. Hernandez … Continue reading A Million Miles Away
Nyad
Trigger warning: movie discusses sexual assault Diana Nyad was a marathon swimmer who was acclaimed for swimming great distances. The one swim she couldn't do was the 110-mile route from Cuba to Key West, Florida. Well at the age of 60, she decides she wants to try again! Along with her best friend, professional racquetball … Continue reading Nyad
Quiz Lady
Anne/Awkwafina has spent her whole life as a shy accountant, who loves a Jeopardy-style quiz show hosted by Will Ferrell (and rarely gets a question wrong). After her dog is kidnapped because of their mom’s gambling debt, Christina Yang/Sandra Oh as a reckless but loving older sister does what she can to help Anne get … Continue reading Quiz Lady
