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‘Long Strange Trip’

By Conrad Doucette

November 19, 2021 Music

A running motif of Frankenstein, not to mention high-minded discussions of the notion of art, time, and permanence? Yes, indeed, and it makes for a unique and riveting documentary about that most American (not to mention culturally significant) of bands: the Grateful Dead. Longtime heads will happily tune in and drop out, of course, but casual or even non-fans shouldn’t fear this artfully designed doc. Long Strange Trip is cleverly laid out, bolstered by recurring motifs that ultimately pay off in emotional spades. Highly recommended.

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Long Strange Trip

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‘Dead Poets Society’

By Angela Tricarico

April 24, 2024 Drama

From Dead Poets Society to "The Tortured Poets Department"... last week, Taylor Swift dropped the first music video from her new album and it featured none other than two of Welton Academy's finest, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, with nods to their characters from the hit 1989 film. So, I thought there's no better time to revisit Dead Poets...

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Dead Poets Society

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‘Baby Reindeer’

By Radhamely De Leon

April 23, 2024 Drama

Baby Reindeer, a recently released limited series from Netflix, is already earning Emmys buzz. The dark comedy follows the unbelievably true life story of creator and lead star Richard Gadd as he reenacts the warped relationship that developed between himself and his female stalker. Gadd's honest exploration of how Martha's stalking intimately...

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Baby Reindeer

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‘Big Mood’

By Meghan O'Keefe

April 22, 2024 Comedy

Big Mood is a rare little gem of British comedy that will have you thinking of everything from Ab Fab to Fleabag. Like the raunchy '90s hit about two messy adult female friends blustering through life, Big Mood's charm comes from besties Maggie (Nicola Coughlan) and Eddie's (Lydia West) loving, punchline-punctured, completely mad antics. However,...

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Big Mood

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‘Minari’

By Anna Menta

April 22, 2024 Drama

It's been over three years, I'm still mad that Steven Yeun didn't win an Oscar for Minari. But at least now Minari is streaming on Netflix, which means you're out of excuses if you haven't yet seen this wonderful movie. Yeun stars as Jacob Yi, an ambitious South Korean immigrant who moves his family to the middle-of-nowhere in Arkansas to pursue...

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Minari

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‘Orlando Bloom: To The Edge’

By Alex Vena

April 20, 2024 Documentary/Reality

Orlando Bloom: To The Edge, Peacock's new docuseries, sees the Pirates of the Caribbean star testing his limits with three thrill-seeking sports across the sky, land, and sea. Not only do we see the exhilarating side of Bloom's journey, but also his pursuit of spiritual wellbeing through Buddhism, which he has been practicing since he was 16...

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Orlando Bloom to the Edge

‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’

By Samantha Nungesser

April 19, 2024 Documentary/Reality

Watch What Happens Live brings a mixed back of Bravolebrities and A-list celebrities into the Bravo Clubhouse, where they get to spend a fun 30 minutes with beloved talk show host Andy Cohen. But this isn't your average late-night show! The short episodes are filled with playful games, viewer questions, and, more often than not, shady comments....

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Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen

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‘The Circle’ Season 6

By Brett White

April 18, 2024 Documentary/Reality

The Circle is online again! It's been a while, but Netflix's social media competition series is back for Season 6 — and the show's gone through a bit of a makeover. After spending the first five seasons in flats in the UK, The Circle is now repping for the ATL. New contestants in a new building with new twists and turns? Hashtag Binge it, live...

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The Circle (2020)

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‘Strange Way of Life’

By Angela Tricarico

April 17, 2024 Drama

Pedro Almodóvar, Ethan Hawke, and Pedro Pascal: how could you possibly go wrong? Trick question, you can't — and Strange Way of Life is proof of that. The short film has been described as Almodóvar's answer to 2005's Brokeback Mountain, but it comes in a bite-sized 31-minute package that's relatively tame compared to both Brokeback and the...