Sports have been a great way to spend hours of time during the pandemic, and have allowed many of us to be rooted in some small sense of normality. Having watched a lot of female sports leagues, I’m somewhat used to watching sporting events with smaller crowds in the stands. However, in lieu of large …
Netflix’s new docuseries “High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America” is not just a show about cuisine – it is also a powerful lesson in history. The show follows food writer Stephen Satterfield as he traces the origins and impact of Black food in America, accompanied by perspectives from chefs, historians, and …
It’s hard to top an original, but some of these artists have either done just that or provided such new spin that you might just think it is the OG. Here are a few of my favourite covers that I think are worth putting on your playlist. “I Can’t Make You Love Me/Nick of Time” …
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 …
I’ve been trolling the New Release Radar on Spotify lately and have discovered some new jams that I’ve been digging for the last few days. Find a handful of recommendations below! “I Need Some of That” – Weezer If I’m ever in the need for some feel-good jams, I throw on Weezer. Their latest song …
A lot of you enjoyed my music round-up last week, so I thought I’d add a few more new releases to the mix for your weekend enjoyment. Hope you enjoy these fresh finds! “All I Need” – Verzache This song has been on my running mix for the past week and gives the perfect, cheerful …
Here’s a round-up of jams I’ve been listening to lately, ranging from songs that will have you shuffling your feet in a kitchen dance-party-of-one to zoning out staring at the ceiling (these seem to be the two states I oscillate between these days). Also, hot tip: I discovered many of these tunes on HBO’s Betty …
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 …
The FA Women’s Super League (WSL) in Britain is like watching the Women’s World Cup every weekend. The teams feature some of the best players in the world from England, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, and more, including Vivianne Miedema (the highest-scoring WSL player…and one who is coming quickly for Christine Sinclair’s international goals …