https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/29/climate-scientist-dont-look-up-madness I’m a climate scientist. Don’t Look Up captures the madness I see every day Peter Kalmus A film about a comet hurtling towards Earth and no one is doing anything about it? Sounds exactly like the climate crisis ‘The Earth system is breaking down now with breathtaking speed.’ Photograph: Niko Tavernise/Netflix/PA Wed 29 Dec 2021 … Continue reading Op/Ed: “Don’t Look Now” exactly captures reaction to climate crisis
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2021’s top super-heroes, ranked
https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2021/12/30/best-superhero-perfomances-2021/ [you'll have to click thru for the photos] Hollywood’s top 12 superhero performances of the year, ranked By David Betancourt and Michael Cavna December 30, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EST Hollywood’s superhero franchises survived and then thrived in this year of coronavirus variants — whether fans were huddled at home while watching Marvel and DC’s streaming titles, or eventually venturing … Continue reading 2021’s top super-heroes, ranked
Best movies of 2021 that you didn’t see
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/dec/30/best-movies-of-2021-you-didnt-see? The best movies of 2021 … that you didn’t see Guardian writers pick their favourite hidden gems from the year including a jumpy supernatural thriller and a tender queer romance The Night House, Identifying Features and Riders of Justice: films worth watching. Photograph: Film still Simran Hans, Jordan Hoffman, Radheyan Simonpillai, Adrian Horton, Steve Rose, Pamela Hutchinson, Lisa Wong Macabasco, Benjamin Lee, Peter … Continue reading Best movies of 2021 that you didn’t see
You’ll gems from the final season of “Expanse” if you don’t watch on a phone, tablet or PC and pause it
https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/24/22851119/the-expanse-season-6-final-amazon-x-ray PSA: You’ll miss 25 minutes of The Expanse’s final season if you don’t pause it You’ll need to watch on a phone, tablet or PC By Sean Hollister@StarFire2258 Dec 24, 2021, 9:52am EST If you’re a fan of The Expanse, like me, you’re probably wondering whether its final six episodes — currently airing each Friday through January 14th — … Continue reading You’ll gems from the final season of “Expanse” if you don’t watch on a phone, tablet or PC and pause it
NYC about to require at least one closed caption showing of movies
https://katherinebouton.com/2021/12/28/some-good-news-for-a-change/ Some Good News, for a Change December 28, 2021 Katherine Bouton It’s nice to be able to end this generally awful year with some good news. On December 15th, New York’s City Council passed a bill that requires movie theaters to provide daily showings of movies with open captions. Goodbye Gooseneck! That means no more … Continue reading NYC about to require at least one closed caption showing of movies
For fans: 3 Star Trek Discovery stories
https://screenrant.com/star-trek-discovery-tilly-exit-problem/ [contains spoilers for Season 4] https://screenrant.com/star-trek-discovery-janeway-ship-retired-story-hints/ and, finally, another source for keeping up with individual episodes: https://www.space.com/sta-trek-discovery-season-4-episode-5-recap
Here’s a way to get a few months of Apple Music free
https://9to5mac.com/2021/12/22/shazam-once-again-offering-5-months-of-apple-music-for-free-to-new-users/ Shazam once again offering 5 months of Apple Music for free to new users Filipe Espósito - Dec. 22nd 2021 7:54 pm PT @filipeesposito Since Apple acquired Shazam in 2018, the company has always used the app to promote Apple Music, especially during the holiday season. Now the company is back with another special offer … Continue reading Here’s a way to get a few months of Apple Music free
What to stream in December and which services are worth your $$
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/whats-worth-streaming-in-december-2021-the-witcher-book-of-boba-fett-matrix-resurrections-and-more-11638148849? Opinion: What’s worth streaming in December 2021: ‘The Witcher,’ ‘Book of Boba Fett,’ ‘Matrix: Resurrections’ and more Last Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 7:13 p.m. ET First Published: Nov. 28, 2021 at 8:18 p.m. ET By Mike Murphy With a winter avalanche of programming on the way, here’s how to decide what to watch now, and … Continue reading What to stream in December and which services are worth your $$
Golden Globe nominations for 2022
Why do I post movie (streaming or shown in theatres) and TV award nominations? Because they can be helpful in finding what at least some knowledgable people claim is the highest quality product currently available. There's simply too much to choose among. These lists help me and I'm hoping they also help you. http://www.wsj.com/articles/golden-globe-nominations-2022-succession-belfast-and-the-power-of-the-dog-lead-the-pack-11639421120? Golden … Continue reading Golden Globe nominations for 2022
The two Spider-Man movies to see again before No Way Home
The essential Marvel and Spider-Man movies you need to watch before No Way Home By Bradley Russell published 1 day ago Before you head to the cinema, watch these Marvel movies (Image credit: Marvel Studios) You need to be fully prepared going into Spider-Man: No Way Home. That means doing some homework and putting in the hours by revisiting … Continue reading The two Spider-Man movies to see again before No Way Home
Second season of “Witcher” shines
https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/the-witcher-season-2-first-reviews/ THE WITCHER SEASON 2 FIRST REVIEWS: HENRY CAVILL AND FREYA ALLAN SHINE IN NETFLIX FANTASY'S SOPHOMORE SEASON THE NEW SEASON OF NETFLIX'S FANTASY NOVEL ADAPTATION IS A CROWD-PLEASER. IT IMPROVES ON THE PRODUCTION VALUE AND CORRECTS SEASON 1’S NARRATIVE WRONGS, MAKING IT A THOROUGHLY FUN WATCH, CRITICS SAY. by Aaron Pruner | December 10, 2021 | 0 Comments … Continue reading Second season of “Witcher” shines
Love the organ? Here are organists’ favorite five minutes (wowsers!)
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/03/arts/music/classical-music-organ.htmlThe links are to marvelous pieces and there's a Spotify playlist at the end. 5 Minutes That Will Make You Love the Organ Listen to the biggest, loudest, most extravagant (yet incredibly subtle) instrument of them all. Credit...Angie Wang Dec. 3, 2021 In the past we’ve chosen the five minutes or so we would play … Continue reading Love the organ? Here are organists’ favorite five minutes (wowsers!)
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