The 26 Best TV Shows of 2021

We say this every year, but TV has never been greater. If there’s one takeaway from television this year, especially looking at what made our list, it’s that shows only get better as they go on beyond their first season.…

17 Halloween TV episodes guaranteed to put you in a spooky mood

At the thought of a “Halloween movie,” many fan-favorite films may pop into your head: Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, The Night Before Christmas. The list of Halloween movies is a never-ending cycle of horror masterpieces and lighthearted ghost or witch-driven features.…

August 2021 New Book Releases: Sapphic romances and heartwarming reads

August is bittersweet. With the end of Summer and the start of Fall (arguably the best season), the month is perfect for enjoying the last bits of poolside, beach, or porch reading before the cooler weather makes an appearance. This…

July 2021 New Book Releases: Thrilling and dark fantasies and compelling romances

Hello July! Hello Summer! This is a month for thrilling releases and dark fantasies, books with delectable romance, high stakes, and breathtaking twists. Whether you’re reading by the pool or inside where it’s nice and cool, you’ll be able to…

‘Ace of Spades’ review: Faridah Àbíké Íyímídé’s phenomenal debut highlights the insidiousness of anti-Blackness in a brilliant thriller

Ace of Spades has been pitched as “Get Out meets Gossip Girl”. And while the description is accurate, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé’s debut is incredibly well-done in a refreshingly unique way. The dark academia thriller centers queer Black characters, dedicated to “all…

10 Indie Classics You Can Play on the Ukulele

The only thing better than singing along to your favorite indie classics is being able to play them yourself. If your instrument of choice is the ukulele, you’re in luck—some of the genre’s most iconic hits can be played with…

5 ‘Great Gatsby’ Adaptations We Need in 2021

Most of us are already tired of 2021, but there is a silver lining: this is the year that the copyright for The Great Gatsby has expired, meaning that adapting F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel is now free game! The…