Here are some summer must reads since reading at the park in the sunlight is a great way to spend your time.
Summer Must Reads
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Book Club: American Hippo by Sarah Gailey
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if cowboys rode hippos? Well, wonder no more! American Hippo explores that very scenario.
Top Johnny Depp Movies
Johnny Depp has had a very successful career. Here are some of his best movies with background info on how he brought the characters to life.
Movie of the Month: Uncorked
It’s nice to take a break from movies where the world is in danger, so sit back, relax, and have a glass of wine while you watched Uncorked.
Book Club: Mistborn The Final Empire
Welcome back to our book club. This month we read Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn: The Final Empire and oh man was it a fun read.
Movie of the Month: Treasure Planet
The pick for Movie of the Month is Treasure Planet. One of the best animated Disney movies to come out of the early 2000s. I said what I said
Best Arena Shooters
Arena shooters are declining in popularity, but we’re going to rank them because they are still a blast to play every now and again.
TV Show Recommendations
Here are some TV show recommendations since picking a show seems to be a lot harder than it should be these days.
Book Club: The Girl from Berlin
A book about a young Jewish violinist in Germany during WWII, a modern-day legal battle over land in the Tuscan Hills of Italy, and the piece that ties them together.
Movie of the Month: Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim came out in 2013 and is still one of the best live-action mecha vs. kaiju movies out, but there is a lot to love and hate.
Halo Episode 1 Review
With the release of the long-awaited Halo TV series, here’s our Halo Episode 1 review. Did it live up to the hype?
Movie of the Month: The Batman
Despite The Batman starring Robert Pattinson being the eight Batman movie to date, his portrayal of the iconic hero is a must see experience.
Best Streaming Subscriptions Ranked
Remember the good ole days when Netflix first came out and how an apparent monopoly on everything streaming-wise? I miss those days. I missed the …
Book Club: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Eddy’s Book Club reads Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy this month. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
Movie of the Month: Stardust
February’s movie pick is Stardust! Based on the Neil Gaiman book, Stardust is a fantasy romance tale set in the magical kingdom of Stormhold.
Small TikTok Creators You Should Follow Right Now
Tiktok’s user base has boomed over the past few years, even hitting over 1 billion active users in 2021. With all those people on the …
Book Club: The Jane Austen Society
You don’t have to be a Jane Austen fan to like The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner but it sure doesn’t hurt.
Movie of the Month: Encanto
Encanto is everything you want a family movie to be, but what makes it special is how well it highlights Latin culture, the good and the bad.
Movie of the Month: Red Notice
If you like Ryan Reynolds, dangerous stunts, and heist movies, you’ve got to watch Netflix’s new movie Red Notice.
Must Watch Christmas Movies
Tis the season to watch Christmas movies. Following up on last year’s least, here’s this year’s list of must-watch Christmas movies. Enjoy!
Book Club: The Beginning After the End
If you are looking for your next favorite fantasy series then look no further. You found it. Now go read The Beginning after the End.
Movie of the Month: Marvel’s Eternals
Marvel’s Eternals is an action-packed movie that helps expand the ever-growing MCU. How do the Eternals fit into the grand scheme of it all?
Ranking Early 2000s Nickelodeon Shows
Who reigns supreme in the greatest era of cartoons and shows to ever exist? Check out our ranking of early 2000’s Nickelodeon Shows.
What are NFTs
What the heck is an NFT and why are people spending so much money on buying them? And how is cryptocurrency involved? Let’s make sense of it.
Book Club: Survive the Night by Riley Sager
Book club review: A girl, a guy, a killer. If you were trapped in a car with a stranger, what would you do to Survive the Night?
10 Classic Halloween Movies You Should Watch
Halloween is right around the corner, so here are few classic Halloween movies to watch to get into a spooky season kind of mood.
Halloween Movies To Watch This Year from Fun to Freaky
Looking for binge worthy Halloween Movies? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of the most fun and freaky.
Book Club: The Dutch House: Family, Home, and Gilded Cages
The Dutch House, a novel by Ann Patchett, is a beautiful look at fairytale themes, selfishness and selflessness, and familial relationships.
A Letter to Steve from Blue’s Clues: Thanks for Everything
An open letter to Steve from Blue’s Clues thanking him for what he and Blue did for our generation cause he deserves our love.
Movie of the Month: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
This month’s movie pick is the latest addition to the MCU, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings!
Movie of the Month: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
It is beautiful, frustrating, and intriguing. The Green Knight is a great movie for a rainy day to inspire discussion and see how old stories can be made new.
Best Anime Villains Ever
We’re talking about the greatest anime villains ever today!
Top Reasons to Watch the Summer Olympics
The Olympics are here! Every four years, we are graced with top athletes from around the world competing against each other in the hopes of being crowned the best of the best. And here’s why you should watch.
Ranking Early 2000’s Cartoon Network Shows
Who reigns supreme in the greatest era of cartoons to ever exist? Check out our ranking of early 2000’s Cartoon Network Shows.
Top Sports Anime to Watch
Not all anime is about hand-to-hand fighting and saving the world from some terrible villain. Sports movies have found a home in pop culture, and sports anime is starting to leave a lasting impression too.
Movie of the Month: Fast and the Furious 9
Is the new Fast and the Furious movie any good, or is it just crazy, unbelievable stunts? Let’s discuss.
Ranking Adult Cartoons
Who says cartoons are just for kids? Here are some of my favorite adult cartoons.
Movie of the Month: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train
June’s Movie of the Month is Demon Slayer: Mugen Train!
Top 10 Alien Movies
When you’re in the mood to contemplate what meeting an alien would be like, there’s a movie for that. Here’s our list of top 10 alien movies to watch.
Image Comics We Love
We’ve got some recommendations for really great comics by the publisher Image Comics!
Best Comfort TV Shows to Binge Right Now
We all have our favorite shows, and it can be scary to try something new. Nobody likes investing time into a show only to find out it’s hot garbage, so here’s my list of favorite comfort shows to binge.
Movie of the Month: Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black is about life, love, and death. It stars Brad Pitt who plays the role of Joe Black, who represents death incarnate.
Everything Marvel 2021
A rundown on everything Marvel is coming out with this year.
Best Video Game Campaigns
We can all find escapism in books, movies, tv shows, but video games have some of the best storytelling ever. These are my favorite campaigns in video games.
Movie of the Month: Knives Out
Knives Out is the best whodunit movie ever. Here are all the reasons you need to watch this movie ASAP, if you haven’t already.
The Most Ridiculous Movies You Can Watch Right Now
Looking for something surreal to help you escape from the horrors of reality? Good news! We’ve got a list of the top 5 most ridiculous movies you can watch RIGHT NOW.
Spring Anime Recommendations
Anime seasons come and go with new shows starting and old ones stopping. Here are a few recommendations on things coming out this spring for anime.
Why Are We Obsessed with True Crime?
For years the public has been fascinated with the macabre and horrific. There are a few reasons why we enjoy true crime.
Best TikTok 2020 Trends
Talking about some of the most popular 2020 trends on TikTok, the shoe flip, the target challenge, making bread, this or that, and ghost photoshoots. Whether you were on your own or with friends, pretty much anyone could do these challenges.
Shonen Anime Recommendations
Shonen is all about adventure and action, but there are so many shonen anime options out there that hopefully, this list can help you figure out some shows to try.
