It’s been a remarkable 19 days in Paris full of remarkable feats of mental and physical strength. These Olympics have been such a joy to watch, full of beautiful Parisian scenery and crowds of fans that were deeply missed during Tokyo 2021. While it’s hard to pick favourites, and recognizing that I wasn’t able to …
Wow – I just realized it’s been four years to the day since I started this blog. I suppose it’s not so “little” now that it has over 132 posts. I started this blog after returning from a one-month trip to New Zealand, where I found so much joy sharing my adventures and having so …
Even with a writer’s strike, it turns out there was still a lot watch. Here are a few of my favourite TV shows from this year including a couple of dystopian thrillers, a stunning nature show, a modern murder mystery, and a hilarious twist on a superhero show. I’ve separated them into two categories: shows …
Central to my plans this summer is watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which is being held in Australia and New Zealand July 20 – August 20. Before the world’s best head Down Under to compete for top spot, here are three docu-series worth watching to get you energized for the big event. Angel City …
Follow the rise of the Matildas women’s soccer team as they prepare to host the World Cup, and David Attenborough as he reveals the natural world of the British Isles. Matildas: The World At Our Feet The FIFA Women’s World Cup of soccer will be hosted in Australia and New Zealand this summer from July …
Here are two new TV shows I’ve recently burned through that I recommend putting on your weekend watch list! Extraordinary Extraordinary is exquisite. When I first read the synopsis, it didn’t immediately grab me, but the 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes absolutely did. The show is set in a reality where everyone gets superpowers …
In the bloody wake of #CancelYourGays, which has seen a surge in cancellations of shows featuring queer characters, I never thought that a show centering around the zombie apocalypse would prove to be the balm for my weary soul. Admittedly, I have been watching at least a quarter of the first two episodes of The …
Due to some website access issues, it’s been a minute. But, it’s 2023 and we’re back baby! So, here’s a retrospective lookback on the TV shows I enjoyed in 2022 and one honourable mention that I caught up on over the winter holidays. Andor While the first few episodes got off to a bit of …
With this season of House of the Dragon and Rings of Power having come to a close, you might be looking for a few more things to watch. Here are two, true story TV adaptations that I’ve enjoyed lately. The Playlist If you want a slightly less chaotic version of The Social Network with all …
Here are a few shows I’ve been enjoying lately, including a mind-bending science documentary, an Australian teen drama-comedy, and yet another fantasy show featuring a magical boarding school. Human Playground Narrated by Idris Elba, Human Playground is a people-focused Planet Earth that chronicles how people “play”. This includes rituals steeped in ancient beginnings to modern-day …