The Queen’s Gambit is a cerebral drama rarely seen on TV. Good acting, rich sets, and lavish costuming (including a handful of dreadful haircuts) prevail throughout this well-produced show. Based on the novel by Walter Tevis, the story follows a prodigy girl – Beth Harmon (played by Anya Taylor-Joy) – in the 1960s who is …
Hello, and welcome to October’s round-up of TV and movies to watch. I would like to tell you that Netflix’s The Haunting of Bly Manor is on this list, but unfortunately, I am a total wuss (who force quit Stranger Things when the walls bent out on Winona), so I can’t watch. However, I’ve been …
Ah, ’tis the season for watching the rain run down the glass, staring longingly into the fall leaves, laughing at the squirrels foraging for…OKAY JUST ME AND MY LIFE? Fine. But, you might also enjoy these emerging indie artists from Norway, Ireland, and Australia. So, drape yourself in your favourite flannel shirt and let’s dive …
This month has brought lots of fun space events, including two full moons in a month, new views from a recent fly-by of Jupiter, and Mars in opposition. Check out some of the cool videos and space-gazing opportunities happening this October! Two Full Moons & A Super New Moon in a Month As it turns …
One of the greatest Internet finds for me in 2020 has been the podcast Song Exploder, which features insightful discussions with artists and producers/collaborators about how they made their hit songs. Now, they’ve made Song Exploder into a show on Netflix, with four episodes showing the making of four hit songs from Alicia Keys, R.E.M., …
Here are a few new artists, TV shows, and movies to check-out and bat away the crushing boredom *ahem*…well-adjusted life you are living. Television Away “Please don’t ruin space for me.” – me before starting any space-related TV show or movie. But, thankfully, this new Netflix show did not. Led by Hilary Swank, and a …
My favourite September tournament is back – the US Open! This Grand Slam event is known for its long night matches and loud crowd. But, like most sports, there are now zero fans in the stands and strict protocols in place. Players don’t shake hands at the net – they instead tap rackets – and …
Want to take a three week tour of France? Yeah, that’s not happening anytime soon. However – redemption – Le Tour de France has just started and it’s the closest you’ll likely get for some time. This 3,484km cycling race takes place over 23 days, with the 2020 route starting in Nice and ending in …
Here are a handful of fresh finds to put on your playlists! Rising Phoenix I freaking love the Olympics. I remember watching Donovan Bailey win the gold medal in Atlanta with my fingers and toes crossed (and believing the “luck” that my tiny, coiled form had conjured played a small part) and have been obsessed …
Scouring through TV has been a huge self-coping mechanism during COVID (and let’s be real – my ? ENTIRE ? DAMN ? LIFE.) I’ve recently discovered some new shows, and uncovered some old ones. Here are a handful that I’ve enjoyed. Venture forth and let the LED light consume you! The Speed Cubers This 40-minute …