Category Archives: General Mayhem

Yet another article about Tim Burton’s garbage stance on diversity

So you are probably aware by now that we need to add Tim Burton to the list of folks that maybe should keep their trap shut when it comes to diversity (or, as per usual, the lack thereof). (If not, … Continue reading

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Damn you, Lin-Manuel Miranda

America’s High School Nerd Crush™ Lin-Manuel Miranda was on the Tonight Show last night rapping about Pop Tarts and unicorns AND HARRY POTTER, y’all. Y U DO DIS.

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#TeamDustin for life

Dustin and Lucas from Stranger Things sat down with the folks at the Guardian and continued their charm offensive. Key quote: C: I think Simba would see Jesus and just hug him anyway, and they’d go off into the sunset. … Continue reading

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“Birth of a Nation” controversy link round up

I am all about those link posts. Denise’s review of Birth of a Nation is coming, but while we wait, here’s a list of opinions on whether or not to even go see it, given the controversy surrounding Nate Parker, … Continue reading

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Monday morning link round up

What, like you’re doing work? Taika Waititi is giving the people what they want with a What We Do In The Shadows tv spinoff. (via Nerdist) Can someone test drive these cookies because they are so cute they have to … Continue reading

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Colonial Williamsburg is now open for scaring.

I’m honestly not sure why it’s taken this long, but Colonial Williamsburg is now letting folks spend the night in their already haunted af houses for Halloween. Via Travel + Leisure: “Those who’ve stayed in the houses before have reported … Continue reading

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Happy Charity News: Hey kids, let’s help put on a show!

Okay, more like “let’s help send talented singers to a festival to help them become even more talented!”  Because the Women’s A Capella Associaton (WACA) is holding its annual She Sings Vocal Festival next year in Berkley, California.  And right … Continue reading

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: The Legend of Tarzan!

Oh man.  This looks really good.  As in, wow the set design is amazing, and the CGI is on freakin’ point.  And also, au naturel Alexander Skarsgård people.  THIS IS NOT A DRILL.  Trailer.  Watch it.  Tell me this won’t … Continue reading

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#MarketingWinOfTheWeek: “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates” + The Knot = #NSFWeddings

Oh.  My.  God.  Becky.  Whoever came up with this tie-in should get a gold plated bottle of tequila.  (Or a corner office.  Whatevs.) The movie Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates teamed up with the “oh thank God they’re doing … Continue reading

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Cirque du Soleil’s “TORUK – The First Flight” is a delight for all ages

Nutshell: TORUK, like the film Avatar that inspired it, is literally and figuratively fantastic. High art meets accessible storytelling in a production that astounds and exhilarates.  Catch it if you can. Grade: A I know.  Believe me, I know.  When … Continue reading

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