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MUBI is a worthwhile alternative streaming service
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Despite their ubiquity and their ability to destroy the movie theatre industry, most would agree that streaming services are pretty amazing. You already know about the big names; Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime (to name a few). However, for some who are more serious cinephiles, some of these services leave a lot to be desired…
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AEW is the next great wrestling empire
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When people think about professional wrestling (rarely as that may be) three letters usually come to mind: WWE. World Wrestling Entertainment has long been the only major wrestling promotion in North America — and largely the rest of the world. This has been the case for decades but recently, a rival promotion has risen that…
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Will reality TV ever be the same?
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Save for a few riveting episodes of Jeopardy, we, the general public, have been denied our regular dose of reality television. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of film and television productions have been shut down or postponed. And with no vaccine in sight, it raises the question, will reality television ever be…
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How to pass the time productively during your coronavirus self-quarantine
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Welcome to Hell, everybody. Where the uneducated members of society panic and the unprepared are forced to wipe their asses with dryer sheets. Trade in your ball caps for surgical masks and make sure to give everyone a high five with your elbow. Screw the environment, just as long as that old guy at brunch…
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Billie Eilish speaks out against body shaming at recent concert
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At a recent concert, Billie Eilish protested about body shaming which consisted of a speech and removing her oversized t-shirt. Eilish is known for wearing clothes that are baggy, and she has stated multiple times that her style has been a way for her to avoid being sexualized and to not give anyone an opportunity…
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Cheer, Country, and the Cowboys of today
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The streaming services we have today are the most recent innovation in the media landscape. With this being the case, platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ have a closer association with modern lifestyle trends than older services, such as theatres, concerts or even the spectacle of live sports. This isn’t to say the latter…
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Underrated festive flicks for the holiday season
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Jingle, All the Way People often sleep on the true greatness of this 90’s holiday movie starring Arnold Schwarznegger and I’ve never understood how that was possible. Is it expertly done? Absolutely not. Is it a creation of comedic genius through the pure fact that it’s so bad, it’s good? Absolutely. What more could you…
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Are Disney+ and other streaming services hurting traditional television?
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On Nov. 12, Disney launched its new streaming service Disney+, which features movies and television shows all under its production company. Available titles range from Star Wars to Disney Channel original movies and TV shows, like The Suite Life of Zack and Cody or High School Musical. The streaming service costs $8.99 per month or…
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The Star Wars universe is expanding with a TV and movie addition
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It’s safe to say that a lot of new things are cropping up in the Star Wars universe. On Oct. 21, the trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released, much to the excitement of many fans. This film will be the ninth and final instalment of the series and is set to…
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Petrifying podcasts to get you in gear for the spooky season
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Halloween is just around the corner and with it comes a landslide of spooky content from every direction. Halloween-themed movies, shows, books and even music are on the top of everyone’s radars with major platforms like Netflix and Spotify curating spooky movie and music recommendations for every occasion. During this Halloween content overload, podcasts often…
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