Movies & Shows
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The Subscription Spiral: Are We All Signed Up for This?
Have you observed the modern subscription model—our wallets’ version of death by a thousand paper cuts. We’ve all been there: scrolling through our credit card statements and discovering we’re paying for not one, not two, but five streaming services, three audiobooks we forgot about, and a newspaper we swore we canceled six months ago. And Continue reading
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Are Highlights More Fun?
The sweet joy of waking up at 3:00 a.m. — when the world is dark and quiet, and your bed feels like the only place you want to be. Except, of course, when there’s a backlog of sports highlights waiting to be watched! That’s precisely what happened to me this morning. After going to bed Continue reading
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From Giant Robots to Giant News Anchors: My Tale of Evolving Tastes
While growing up in India, my eyes would light up brighter than a supernova at the mere mention of “Star Trek” or “Giant Robot.” These shows were the epitome of cool, the crème de la crème of entertainment for a kid whose imagination knew no bounds. Every Sunday was a sacred ritual, a day to Continue reading
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Mic for change: The Power of Dirty Lyrics
Over the weekend, I curled up on the couch and dove into “Amar Singh Chamkila” on Netflix. The story of the Punjabi singer was captivating, but I’ll admit, during the first few songs, I was a little thrown. Chamkila’s lyrics, delivered with infectious energy by the fantastic Diljit Dosanjh, were raw and unflinching. But as Continue reading
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The Subtitles vs Dubbing Debate: A War of Wordless Proportions
For international movie and TV buffs, the subtitles versus dubbing debate is perhaps as old and heated as the “‘natch yo’ kidz” “No! ‘natch yoe kids!” controversy from the English dub of Naruto. If you’ve never seen an anime fan have an aneurysm, just bring up this topic at your local comic-con. On one side, Continue reading
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Binge-Watching 101: A Couch Potato’s Guide to Streaming Glory
Ah, the sweet siren call of binge-watching – that irresistible urge to devour an entire series in one gluttonous sitting, like a starving man at an all-you-can-eat buffet. But fear not, my fellow couch potatoes, for I have the ultimate tips to make your binge-watching experience as smooth as a buttered biscuit. First and foremost, Continue reading
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Oscars 2024: The Night of Glitz, Glamour, and Golden Statues
It’s that time of year again! The 96th Academy Awards are happening tomorrow night, March 10th, 2024 at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Jimmy Kimmel takes the stage for his fourth time as host, promising a night of laughter and celebration of the best films of 2023. Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Continue reading
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Falling Down the K-Drama Rabbit Hole: A Journey into the World of Hallyu
They say when you watch one Korean drama, you end up falling down the rabbit hole and becoming obsessed with watching more. That’s exactly what happened to me during the pandemic. I don’t even know who all the biggest stars in Korea are, but from my small sample, it seems that the Korean entertainment industry Continue reading
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