Anthony Bourdain was a complex and vibrant personality. In his autobiography Kitchen Confidential, he describes a summer in 1975 in Provincetown, MA, and how it became the foundation of his career as a chef. Using that excerpt from the book, director Matt Johnson tells the most unexpectedly brilliant story. Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers, Now You … Continue reading Tony
Number of episodes: 8 Native New Yorker Annie Jacobson finds out one day that her estranged grandfather passed away and left her and her twin brother an island in rural Canada. Desperate for answers since her mom died when she was little, Annie goes to Canada and gets more than she bargained for. This was … Continue reading Sterling Point
For the fourth time on the big screen, Matt Damon just wants to go home. (For those of you lost, please go watch Saving Private Ryan, The Martian, and Interstellar.) Based on Homer’s novel of the same name, famed war hero Odysseus goes on what feels like a never-ending journey back home. While his wife … Continue reading The Odyssey
Trigger warning: movie includes scenes of domestic violence HEEE HEEE.... HOOOOOOO, now that I have your attention. Michael Jackson, MJ, King of Pop, was a controversial figure, but there's no denying his talent. From humble beginnings in Gary, Indiana, to the world stage, see just how he got there and what he had to overcome. … Continue reading Michael
Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) are getting married and while out with friends they play a game that could never end badly. They go around and say the worst thing they’ve ever done. It’s going okay until Emma reveals her secret. Now everything is put into question, and a once-stable couple is turned volatile. … Continue reading The Drama
If roughly 10 family members stood in your way of a multi-billion-dollar fortune, what would you do? Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell)'s mom was disowned after becoming pregnant with him, so after her death, he decides to go after what's "rightfully" his from his wealthy lineage. Margaret Qualley plays his longtime friend Julia, and Topher Grace, … Continue reading How to Make A Killing
Number of episodes: 8 Everyone loves meeting the new neighbors. It's someone new to learn everything about and make a new friend. But what if your new neighbor is only known for potentially killing his wife? Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes, Romeo + Juliet) is an author who is anxious for a new book idea before … Continue reading Beast In Me
He's alive!! Guillermo del Toro's latest project was an interesting one, taking science fiction to new heights. Oscar Isaac (Dune, Star Wars) plays Doctor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi (Euphoria, The Kissing Booth) plays the Frankenstein monster, and Mia Goth (Pearl, X) plays Lady Elizabeth Harlander. If you're not familiar with the tale, the good doctor takes … Continue reading Frankenstein
Marty Mauser is a man with no lack of confidence and the belief that he’ll achieve his dreams of winning the table tennis world championship. He’ll stop at nothing (and I do mean nothing) to make his way to the top. Inspired by the real-life table tennis player and hustler, Marty Reisman. Timothée Chalamet plays … Continue reading Marty Supreme
Are Hollywood icons really all they're cracked up to be? Jay Kelly, played by George Clooney, a seasoned star in Hollywood, who, while enroute to Europe, has a crisis of sorts that leads him to reflect on his career. All of the highs and lows he endured and inflicted on others to stay on top. … Continue reading Jay Kelly
In high school, there's a good chance that you had to read Hamlet by William Shakespeare; regardless, you probably have seen the Lion King. But do you know the inspiration behind the play? Based on the book of the same name by Maggie O'Farrell, explore this historical fiction of Shakespeare's life and the tragic death … Continue reading Hamnet
Time for the epic conclusion of the first act of Wicked. Exiled from Oz, Elphaba is a vigilante against all things Wizard. On the other end, you have Glinda, who's living in Emerald City and is a beacon of good. When a campaign of hate comes to a boiling point, Glinda and Elphaba must figure … Continue reading Wicked: For Good
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