Why the Backlash against the Boys for Being Too Woke Misses the Point
In today's television landscape, the conversation around what is considered "woke" has become a lightning rod for controversy. Shows that aim to address social issues often find themselves at the center of debates about political correctness, with critics quick to…
How Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” Became A Pop Sensation
How many of you found yourself humming Sabrina Carpenter’s new hit song, Espresso and wondered how it suddenly became a staple in your daily routine? Much like the classic movie moments that inspire real-life adventures, Espresso has become an anthem,…
May 2024 Movie Reviews Roundup: Babes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are Winners, but If and Back to Black Stumble
For a film enthusiast like me, May 2024 was promising in terms of movie releases. From literary adaptations to blockbuster sequels, the cinema offerings were both a thrill and a disappointment, often in the same breath. This month, I dove…
Does Interstellar Still Hold Up Ten Years Later?
In a time where showmanship often surpasses substance, Christopher Nolan's ambitious 2014 sci-fi masterpiece Interstellar sought to find a delicate harmony between thought-provoking ideas and heartfelt emotion. Interstellar blended physics, time dilation, and a moving love story to push genre…
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a Masterful Blend of Action and Worldbuilding
The last time Mad Max: Fury Road transported viewers to the Wasteland was through heart-pounding, almost real-time chaos. That film, hailed as one of the greatest action movies of all time, set a new standard for the franchise, blending relentless…
How House of the Dragon Redeemed Game of Thrones’ Ending
May 19, 2019 is a date forever etched in the minds of Game of Thrones fans. The HBO juggernaut took its final bow after 8 groundbreaking but uneven seasons, going out not with a bang, but with a whimper. The…
Spotify paying artists less? Understanding streaming services vs artists’ debate
Streaming music on apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music is the most convenient way to listen to your favorite artists now. You can access your preferred music legally, and by paying a subscription fee, you are allowing the…
All of Us Strangers: Andrew Haigh’s Literary Take on living with Ghosts
Spoiler Warning If the cast list of the two most beloved and arguably saddest men in primetime TV was not enough, Andrew Haigh’s new film “All of Us Strangers,” with its dragging eerie music and overly saturated color grading right…
Dahaad: A Bewitching Indian Crime Drama
Some stories beg for a longer runtime, and Dahaad is one of them. This eight-episode series, now streaming on Prime Video, could have thrived as a full-length feature. It heralds Sonakshi Sinha's debut in the streaming realm. In the remote…
Fx’s Shogun is the Best Historical Fiction Show in Years, Matching (and Perhaps Eclipsing) Game of Thrones
FX's Shogun (2024) is a masterpiece of epic storytelling. It is a sumptuous, immersive 10-episode limited series that breathes new life into James Clavell's beloved 1975 novel. Set in feudal Japan at the turn of the 17th century, Shogun weaves…
