House of the Dragon After Show S1E1: ‘The Heirs of the Dragon’ [Podcast]

House of the Dragon is finally here (and managed to not crash HBO Max’s servers). In the show’s series premiere “The Heirs of the Dragon,” we meet the Targaryen family 172 years before Daenerys Targaryen is born. In a time…

‘Home, Before and After’ review: Regina Spektor walks in the fine line between poetry and musicality

It is well said that one carries their homeland in their heart. And yet, for many of us, a specific place is what we call home—a kind of place where plenty of our memories are made and where our loved…

‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ series premiere review: The romantic sci-fi drama barely justifies its existence

Whenever I see a reboot or revival of a beloved intellectual property, the first thing I ask myself, or anyone within earshot of me, which is usually my husband, is, “Does this thing need to exist?” Sometimes the answer is…

‘Big Brother Canada 10’ finale review: A mastermind thrives after a shocking betrayal

Did anyone imagine this was how Big Brother Canada 10 was going to end? A betrayal, a furious jury, and an almost unanimous vote for a houseguest who never won a challenge. It’s the shocking note that finishes an unpredictable…

What to read after watching Bridgerton, Recommended by our favorite historical fiction authors

Television streaming is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you don’t have to wait a week for an episode. On the other, you can finish in a weekend and then have to wait a whole year or longer…

The 25 most thrilling anime fight scenes to watch after part 2 of Attack on Titan’s final season

There’s plenty to say about the series of Attack on Titan as a whole but one of the most visually stimulating aspects of the show has always been the gravity defying and brutal fight sequences that showcase the characters clever,…

‘Time Skiffs’ review: Animal Collective conveys a story that yet has to find its ending

If you want to feel old, keep in mind that Animal Collective is coming near their third decade together as a band. And six years later (almost to the day), they have finally returned with a completely rejuvenated sound created…