Tag: entertainment

Captain Marvel’s workout is epic

I reserve the right to occasionally include pure fluff. Virtually nothing that Brie Larson is doing here is doable by the ordinary person. Guess that's why she's great for the role of super hero. https://www.buzzfeed.com/seiichirokuchiki/nothing-but-respect-for-my-captain-marvel

Fine starting point to the museums you’ll want to see first in New York City

Handy list of museums worth seeing even if you have only a short time in New York City. Have lived here long enough so that several of these are favorites. Enjoy. https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/best-museums-in-nyc? Dinos! Nukes! Nudes! The Best Museums in NYC By JONATHAN MELMOTHUpdated On 02/27/2019 at 10:11AM EST The American Museum of Natural History | Clari Massimiliano/Shutterstock.com … Continue reading Fine starting point to the museums you’ll want to see first in New York City →

“Free Solo” won 2019 best documentary Oscar — here’s lots of reading material

I saw the documentary "Free Solo" about Alex Honnold's free solo climb of El Capitan -- an amazing feat. The film did a marvelous job showing the dedication and effort necessary to achieve that. This article not only includes photos from the Oscars and a few stills from the movie but also Alex's TED talk, … Continue reading “Free Solo” won 2019 best documentary Oscar — here’s lots of reading material →

Op-ed stating that Netflix selling model helps cross-border understanding

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/opinion/sunday/netflix-oscars.html? Netflix Is Shrinking the World Instead of trying to sell American ideas to a foreign audience, it’s aiming to sell international ideas to a global audience. By Farhad Manjoo Opinion Columnist Feb. 22, 2019 For months after the 2016 election, I wanted nothing more than to escape America. I don’t mean literally — in the … Continue reading Op-ed stating that Netflix selling model helps cross-border understanding →

Why does Olivia Colman look so familiar?

Reading this article was an eye opener. Turns out I've seen her in a number of roles before altho not "Peep Show" which made her a household name in the U.K. Glenn Close is viewed by most as the front runner for the Oscar for leading lady tonight, but Ms Colman has been doing very … Continue reading Why does Olivia Colman look so familiar? →

10 best sci-fi shows on Hulu

With all the different sources of streaming entertainment, it's almost impossible to find exactly what you want without lists. Hulu doesn't get as much attention as Netflix and Amazon Prime, so liked seeing this. Several favorites here. https://screenrant.com/10-best-sci-fi-shows-hulu/

Movie lovers get obsessed by Sundance Film Festival for good reason

I love going to Good movies. Sometimes, if their budgets are small, they sneak into town and out again in just a week -- hoping to find a distributor and failing. That's one of the reasons I monitor the buzz at Sundance, the annual film festival that does best these days at finding gems. Here … Continue reading Movie lovers get obsessed by Sundance Film Festival for good reason →

National Geographic’s article on Alex Honnold’s went up El Capitan without a rope in four hours

If you find this fascinating, you should look for the largest screen you can find to watch the documentary "Free Solo" which expands on this article. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2019/02/alex-honnold-made-ultimate-climb-el-capitan-without-rope/

Writer’s disagreements with Oscar nominations explained

At this time of year, movie lovers have the opportunity to hear which movies critics they like (or don't like) believe should be recognized for excellence. I love checking the articles to see if they know about a hidden gem I really should have seen. This one gives me "Madeline's Madelines" which is free if … Continue reading Writer’s disagreements with Oscar nominations explained →

Where to watch the movies nominated for the Oscars in 2019

Mashable has a habit of putting together handy guides of this sort. You may very well have missed a movie that now you'd like to see. Here's a great list. https://mashable.com/article/oscar-nominated-movies-2019-where-to-watch/

If you love Jean Luc Picard, great news

I smile every time I hear him say "Earl Grey, hot" and "make it so," but this new series will offer Patrick Stewart a considerable variation on the role. Excellent news. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/star-trek-patrick-stewarts-picard-series-reveals-new-details-1174452