Stephen King’s favorite story is on Apple TV+ June 4th

https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/27/stephen-king-reveals-how-liseys-story-on-apple-tv-is-his-favorite-tale Stephen King reveals why 'Lisey's Story' on Apple TV+ is his favorite tale  By William Gallagher | May 27, 2021 Writer Stephen King talks about making the "very scary" Apple TV plus series, "Lisey's Story." King's eight-part series, based on his novel, debuts on June 4, 2021. "It's a very scary story in a lot of ways," says King. … Continue reading Stephen King’s favorite story is on Apple TV+ June 4th

Apple HomePod tricks, tricks & features

This post is only the surface of the article which also includes helpful photos and videos. https://www.whathifi.com/us/amp/advice/23-apple-homepod-tips-tricks-and-features 24 Apple HomePod/HomePod Mini tips, tricks and features By Kashfia Kabir First Published 5 months ago "Hey Siri, what can I get HomePod and HomePod Mini to do?" The much-vaunted Apple HomePod – the company's first smart speaker and its first purely … Continue reading Apple HomePod tricks, tricks & features

Olivia Rodrigo — latest musician singing about heartbreak written about by the “Serious Press”

Have two articles for you about the hottest artist of the moment. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/06/07/how-olivia-rodrigo-became-pops-brightest-new-star? June 7, 2021 Issue How Olivia Rodrigo Became Pop’s Brightest New Star On “Sour,” Rodrigo delivers eleven semisweet songs, almost all of them about love gone wrong. By Kelefa Sanneh May 31, 2021 Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” is a beautifully crafted howl of romantic … Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo — latest musician singing about heartbreak written about by the “Serious Press”

Movies to watch this summer

Seven Movies to Watch This Summer The Atlantic, May 21, 2021 ((WARNER BROS.)) After more than a year of pandemic-induced delays, Hollywood plans to drop both big-budget franchise flicks and indie stunners this summer. I haven’t seen everything listed below, but I’ve followed the buzz closely as a writer covering movies, so I have some … Continue reading Movies to watch this summer

Another playlist from The Atlantic for your weekend drive

With no young people in the house, a personal autopilot set to turning on the classical station WBJC-FM, 91.5, it's great fun to have some new music landing in my lap. The Atlantic Daily: An Hour of Music for Your Next Road Trip Got wheels, America? The skyline calls—drive for an hour in any direction, with … Continue reading Another playlist from The Atlantic for your weekend drive

A curated playlist for walking the neighborhood from The Atlantic

A Playlist for Your Next Walk It’s time for a walk. Liven it up with a peppy playlist of an hour of new music, chosen for you by our music writer.SPENCER KORNHABERFEBRUARY 26, 2021 ADAM MAIDA Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, … Continue reading A curated playlist for walking the neighborhood from The Atlantic

40 Terrific book-to-movie adaptations

https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-movies-based-on-books-all-time? 40 of Our All-Time Favorite Book-to-Movie Adaptations By Jeff Somers•Updated: April 22, 2021•14 min read It’s Oscar season, a time when we celebrate the best movies and performances of the past year. And like every year, this serves as a reminder that many of the best movies ever made were based on books. In honor of … Continue reading 40 Terrific book-to-movie adaptations

Best sci-fi adaptations for a screen

I have seen all of these and agree with the list. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-science-fiction-adaptations-ever-according-to-our-readers? The Best Science Fiction Adaptations Ever, According to Our Readers By BookBub•April 30, 2020•2 min read We set out on a mission to find the very best science fiction adaptations. But with many universes to choose from, we couldn’t do it alone. So we asked … Continue reading Best sci-fi adaptations for a screen

Four close-to-perfect thrillers available on Netflix

https://www.looper.com/390750/there-are-only-four-near-perfect-thriller-movies-on-netflix-according-to-metacritic/? There Are Only Four Near-Perfect Thriller Movies On Netflix According To MetacriticNetflixBY LEO NOBORU LIMA/APRIL 23, 2021 9:56 AM EDT/UPDATED: APRIL 23, 2021 9:57 AM EDT Everybody loves a good thriller. By working tension and anticipation, the best examples of the genre are able to create a vacuum seal of emotion between themselves and the … Continue reading Four close-to-perfect thrillers available on Netflix

Who performed the best guitar solo ever?

For pop music lovers, this is a question whose answer will never produce agreement. I'm off to hear this writer's choice. Clapton, Hendrix, Spinal Tap: which is the best ever guitar solo? The axemen cometh … (from left) Eric Clapton; Christopher Guest as Nigel Tufnel; Jimi Hendrix. Composite: The Guide Overblown musical pomposity to some, the … Continue reading Who performed the best guitar solo ever?

Many Oscars’ women’s fashion unique and unlikely to reappear

And because I've been asked "why?" when saying this, take a look at the women's dresses. Many of them are entirely too full at either the hem or the shoulders to fit in ordinary auditorium seats. I suggest you take a look at the article for all of the fashions that were seen during the … Continue reading Many Oscars’ women’s fashion unique and unlikely to reappear

HBO and Kate Winslet have a winner

Mare of Easttown review – Kate Winslet triumphs in a moreish murder mystery Alongside an able cast, the actor gives a defining performance in this perfectly conjured HBO drama set in a bleak and deprived corner of Pennsylvania Kate Winslet as Detective Mare Sheehan, looking for a missing teenager. Photograph: HBO Lucy Mangan@LucyManganMon 19 Apr 2021 … Continue reading HBO and Kate Winslet have a winner