Look back at 2023’s most hyped movies

By Adia Miller Cocaine Bear (Feb 24)A horror comedy based very loosely on the true story of a black bear that died of an overdose after ingesting 40 containers of cocaine, this film was created for a good shock value and grotesque imagery, to which it succeeded in varying degrees, receiving two MTV nominations and a 71% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. John Wick Chapter … Continue reading Look back at 2023’s most hyped movies

Modern Christmas classic Love Actually celebrates its 20th anniversary

By Adia Miller The 2003 English romcom Love Actually celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 6 and with the chill of December having finally arrived, it’s about time for a rewatch. Depicting nine relationships in various stages, it was both written and directed by Richard Curtis and hosts a cast of some of Britain’s best actors. The most notable romantic relationships include newlyweds Juliet (Keira … Continue reading Modern Christmas classic Love Actually celebrates its 20th anniversary

What you need to know before watching the Doctor Who 60th anniversary

By Adia Miller Sci-fi’s longest running TV show Doctor Who celebrated its 60th anniversary on the November 23. With fourteen doctors, 37 seasons, dozens of companions, and the infinite amount of stories capable of being told in a show where the characters can travel to any place and any time, it can be a daunting task starting a show this vast. With input from long-time … Continue reading What you need to know before watching the Doctor Who 60th anniversary

Several spooky shows have anniversaries in 2023

By Adia Miller From the subtly spooky to the downright terrifying, 2023 is the host of many important Halloween-esque anniversaries. This year, many of our favorite works meet a milestone, one of which will even be celebrating its 90th year on November 13. In order, from most recent to oldest, these are the Halloween movie and TV anniversaries in 2023. Hannibal: TV Series’s 10th Anniversary … Continue reading Several spooky shows have anniversaries in 2023

Queen is back on tour in North America

By Adia Miller The History A 1970’s British rock band, Queen was composed of lead vocalist/pianist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist John Deacon. With certified classics such as Radio Ga Ga, We Will Rock You, and The Show Must Go On, as well as the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody named after their six-minute long rock opera ballad, the iconic four … Continue reading Queen is back on tour in North America

Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon passes

By Adia Miller On September 23, Irish actor Michael Gambon passed away in his sleep at age 82 of pneumonia with his wife Anne and son Fergus by his side. Probably best known by the masses as Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films, he took up the role after Richard Harris, the original Dumbledore actor, passed away in 2002. Gambon would be featured in … Continue reading Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon passes

Convicted murderer escapee from Pennsylvania prison recaptured

By Adia Miller In 2021, Danelo Cavalcante was arrested and later sentenced for stabbing his girlfriend to death in front of her two young children, allegedly for threatening to tell the police about an open warrant for his arrest in Brazil for a murder charge. Released surveillance footage shows the inmate scaling the walls of the prison August 31 during his exercise time before moving … Continue reading Convicted murderer escapee from Pennsylvania prison recaptured

2023 Summer movie releases: What to watch on break

By Adia Miller 2023’s summer break is coming and with the longer days brought on by the sun’s extended reign comes a myriad of summer blockbuster movies playing long past midnight in theaters. From action, to comedy, to generally questionable decisions made by Hollywood execs as well as returning franchises, stand-alones, and remakes, this summer’s movie stream is packed.  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 … Continue reading 2023 Summer movie releases: What to watch on break

Fans campaigned to save these shows: who succeeded?

By Adia Miller Every few years, a show comes along that captures the hearts of fans but is panned by critics or languishes in the ratings game. Which shows have been saved by dedicated fans, and which have been put on the chopping block? Failed Firefly (2002) – Firefly was a 2002 sci-fi show that came from the same head that brought us Buffy the … Continue reading Fans campaigned to save these shows: who succeeded?

The Phantom of the Opera takes its final Broadway bow

By Adia Miller It’s not news to anybody that when it comes to plays and musicals, making it to Broadway is hitting it big. Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the beloved musical composers with works such as Cats, Sunset Boulevard, and Evita. But perhaps his best-known work is the 1986 musical The Phantom of the Opera based on Gaston Leroux’s 1909 French novel. The … Continue reading The Phantom of the Opera takes its final Broadway bow