Movies & TV

#YouTube Is The New Television

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan’s recent blog post, “Our Big Bets for 2025," isn’t just a corporate update; it’s a super interesting peek into where online video and entertainment are headed. It’s pretty clear that YouTube isn’t just along for the ride; they’re trying to steer the whole darn thing. Let’s break down what these “big bets” tell us about YouTube’s plans and how they might affect, well, everyone. Mohan’s claim that “YouTube is the epicenter of culture” is spot on, right?

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Time Magazine Does Kendrick Lamar's Performance A Service

Monday, February 10, 2025

I’ll spare you into writing up another dissecting blog post, breaking down Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl halftime performance. I will highlight Time Magazine’s since I think it’s the best comprehensive breakdown review. In its conclusion the writer says the following: In its framing, narrative approach, and density, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl was unlike any that have come before it. To some, it mystified; to others, it kicked open the door for what this format could be.

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🍿I'm watching "Paradise" on Hulu

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

“Paradise” is a sleeper show with a lot going for it, even in its pilot episode, and it boasts a stellar cast including Sterling K. Brown (best known as Randall on “This Is Us”) and James Marsden (known as Teddy in HBO’s “Westworld”). With the season halfway through, the plot has already thickened and it promises even more twists to come. Without spoiling anything, I’d suggest that anyone who is considering watching it do so without looking up the plot or synopsis.

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🎞️ Watching "Crooklyn" on Peacock

Saturday, February 1, 2025

Crooklyn is one of those classic films that really depicts a lot of kids reality growing up especially in the inner city. The movie is based out of the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York and my wife explained this reality. A lot of kids experienced and witnessed a lot of things growing up with the amount of independence they had in the city. Walking a couple blocks to the corner store to grab groceries for the family, candy (why not?

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🎞️ Watching “The Day of the Jackal” on Peacock

Friday, January 31, 2025

Lashana Lynch has proven, time and time again, that she is deserving of an Emmy and an Oscar in my book. She’s had an amazing run of acting performances from The Woman King, Not Time to Die, and Bob Marley: One Love. In “The Day of The Jackal”, she’s an absolute star.

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 →

🎞️ Watching “The Day of the Jackal” on Peacock

Lashana Lynch has proven, time and time again, that she is deserving of an Emmy and an Oscar in my book. She’s had an amazing run of acting performances from The Woman King, Not Time to Die, and Bob Marley: One Love. In “The Day of The Jackal”, she’s an absolute star. #Film