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Hocus Pocus 2
The rumors confirmed, filming underway

I was not surprised when I saw that Parade rated Hocus Pocus as the number one movie to watch this Halloween season. Hocus Pocus, released in 1993, is one of the most talked about Disney Halloween movies. The Sanderson Sisters have stolen the hearts of many with their sense of […]

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Netflix’s “Squid Game” is the show of 2021

This review contains spoilers for “Squid Game.” Everyone has been talking about the 2021 Netflix show “Squid Game.” I knew I had to see what the hype was all about. In this thriller series, hundreds of individuals who are in debt accept an invitation to compete in games with deadly […]

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Blue’s Clues: the show that listened back

Today I would not be surprised to catch a 20 to 30 year-old watching old episodes of the children’s TV show “Blue’s Clues.” I will admit I have done it myself recently.  Although odd, it is not “out of the blue” that I return to the familiar company of Steve, […]

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Titans clash again after 59 years

This review contains spoilers for “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” In the world of blockbusters, both the Godzilla and King Kong franchises are literally and metaphorically dominant monsters. And in a tradition almost as old as the two franchises, such titans of cinema are almost obligated […]

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‘Chet Baker Sings’ helps alleviate stress

Most people have a certain type of music that helps them destress from overwhelming situations. Mine happens to be a jazz album from 1956. “Chet Baker Sings” was the first vocal album cool jazz trumpeter Chet Baker ever recorded. What makes this album so calming and timeless is the relaxing […]

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Taylor Swift takes back ownership of ‘Fearless’

Released on April 9, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” strikes back at Big Machine Records after the independent record label purchased Swift’s past music without her permission in June 2019. Swift’s music catalog, from her self-titled debut that was released in 2006 to 2017’s “reputation,” is now owned by Big Machine Records. […]