In between my weekly watchings of Hawkeye, Yellowjackets, Dickinson, and The Expanse, I’ve watched two tremendous movies that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed. Find them below! The Power of the Dog The Power of the Dog trailer set me up for the expectations of a dreary tale featuring one Doctor Stephen Strange (aka Benedict Cumberbatch.) What I …
I have long loved Rent, and was fortunate enough to see it live a few years ago thanks to Broadway Across Canada. I also loved the movie adaptation, which…well, it wasn’t for everyone. One of the greatest tragedies of Rent is that the night before it opened, its creator, Jonathan Larson, tragically died at age …
Stunning scenery, jaw-dropping feats of climbing, and the impressive spirit of the late Marc-André Leclerc combine to make The Alpinist one of the best adventure documentaries I’ve ever seen. A local climber raised in Chilliwack, BC, Marc-André climbs with little fanfare – even dodging the calls of the documentarians to chase a “pure” solo climbing …
The wet weather is in full swing here in Raincouver, so I don’t feel AT ALL BAD about enjoying evenings at the TV. Fortunately, there have been some great new finds across streaming from out-of-this-world documentaries to refreshing comedies. Find my recent recommendations below! Among the Stars (Disney+) Wanna go on a spacewalk? Among the …
From fantasy shows to musical entertainment, here are a handful of TV and movies I’ve enjoyed lately that you might consider adding to your watch list! Sweet Tooth Appropriately, Sweet Tooth is a very sweet tale. One of only a few productions let into New Zealand last year during COVID, the story is based on …
Blessed are the pandemic days full of good TV and movies. Here are a few new shows and movies that I’ve enjoyed in April 2021! The Father This Oscar nominated film hasn’t been talked about much, but after watching it, it really should be. The film is very inventive, and effectively conveys the experiences of …
After Chloé Zhao’s recent win for Best Director at the Golden Globes, I made a point to learn more about her and her previous work. There, I learned of her movie The Rider, which came out in 2017. Apparently, after seeing this movie at TIFF, Frances McDormand approached her about directing Nomadland. So, I was …
Ah, the Sun is shining, the flowers are blooming…perfect time to dial back into the TV! After a few weeks, I’ve made it through a number of new watches. Here are some of the new TV shows and movies I’ve enjoyed lately: A Call to Spy This movie focuses on the real-life stories of a …
This blog is basically a Mars Rover fan account now. But, this is unprecedented footage from ANOTHER PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, so I hope you stick along for the ride! Today, NASA released new video footage of Percy the Rover landing on Mars. This includes a flawless 70-foot parachute deployment (that opened in seven-tenths …
One thing I’ve found really relaxing during pandemic days has been watching downhill mountain biking and snowboarding videos. The GoPro footage is so high-quality and immersive that you really feel like you are the likes of Mark McMorris throwing down big air on the Swiss Alps. So, I immediately dug in when I saw the …