Author: Press Room
Some may argue that radio is going out of fashion, but I discovered the most addictive live radio site online, and I am hooked. It’s called Radio Garden. Although it offers a mobile app for both Android and iOS, you can also use this service with just a web browser on a PC or mobile device. I’ve spent the last few days using this service on my PC, and I feel like I’m living in the good old days again. It’s the reason I’ve started listening to 24/7 live radio stations instead of playlists. The world comes alive in sound…
As 5G tech becomes the norm across the cellular world, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections, choosing the very best 5G phone has become essential. Whether you’re streaming high-definition videos, gaming on the go, or expect an upcoming phone to be fully future-proof, we’ve included options to fit every budget here. Firstly, you need to be living somewhere with 5G coverage, which, as 5G has become more common, is increasingly widespread. If you live in the middle of nowhere and rarely venture into a large city, you won’t see the benefits of 5G. You’ll also need to sign up…
Everyone knows that we live in the age of endless remakes, sequels, and reboots. It’s just the nature of the entertainment business right now, because that is what’s making money. However you might feel about that (I don’t particularly feel good about it), it doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. One of the big trends over the past decade or so has been live-action remakes of previously animated films or shows. After all, what could be better than seeing a colorful, gorgeous piece of animation brought to dreary life with all the CGI you could ever ask for? Truly…
Dystopian fiction has long remained a staple of the sci-fi genre, and for good reason. Who doesn’t like looking at what a possible distant future could look like, especially when it’s depressing and dark? While there is something nice about finding some heartwarming feel-good movies or shows to unwind with, there’s also value in gazing into the abyss of what could be. So I’ve been watching a lot of dystopian-centered television shows lately, and I’ve come to the conclusion that too many of them are depressingly, uncomfortably realistic. Not only are these shows a look at what could be in…
Sherlock, the classic BBC series starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, remains a fun, frisky detective show to this day. The mysteries that Sherlock and his associate, Dr. Watson, solve are pretty tightly written, and there’s a lot of whimsy and humor to make all the sleuthing go down easily. For some fans, there’s too much. Other fans are still upset by the show’s controversial ending. The good news is that there are plenty of other detective series out there that outdo Sherlock for style, depth, and personality. If you’re looking for one, we’re on the case. True Detective Watch…
If you’re looking for a great outer space show or movie to watch on Amazon Prime Video, your first port of call is always going to be The Expanse, a grounded six-season space opera and one of the few sci-fi shows on TV that can measure up to modern classics like Andor. Beyond that, the pickings for original space shows or movies on Prime Video are pretty slim, especially if you’re looking to discover something that isn’t already big. However, if you open your mind a little bit, there’s some quality stuff out there, and one movie in particular that…
The Dark Knight came out way back in 2008 but is remembered to this day as one of the best Batman movies ever made, one of the best sequels ever made, and to some one of the best films ever made, point blank. A lot of thanks is due to actors Christian Bale, who played the duel role of Bruce Wayne/Batman with the perfect mix of suave smarminess and gravel-voiced intensity; and Heath Ledger, who was terrifying and hilarious as the Joker. Ledger’s performance in particular has become iconic, to the point where there are persistent myths about it. But…
Science fiction can be a perfect genre for ensemble casts. Look at movies like The Thing or even Sunshine, which I still think is a great movie that no one talks about. These films work because they rely on a somewhat larger cast of characters and the paranoia that comes with it. As with most things in science fiction, I love films like these. But during this Halloween season, I’ve been on the lookout for something different entirely. Primarily, I’ve been seeking small casts, typically one or two characters, that evoke the equally paranoid feeling of being trapped in space.…
Like many people my age, I might be just a little addicted to technology. Wherever you may find me, you will likely find me there with my phone, laptop, or something with a screen attached to it. Even the study of technology has informed much of my writing, often through the lens of pop culture, including how movies and shows have inadvertently predicted the future. But sometimes I just feel that desire to completely disconnect from being connected to everyone and everything all the time. Technology is a truly great thing, but it can also be exhausting. Like Bo Burnham…
There came a point, not so long ago, when I realized that my Netflix algorithm had become a Black Mirror of a different kind, reflecting the very worst parts of my persona. Sure, I went through a phase of watching true crime documentaries and the occasional horror flick, but suddenly every other recommendation was for macabre titles, as if Pennywise the clown was somehow pulling the strings. It didn’t stop there. My thoughts turned to Spotify and its recent questionable recommendations. I recall writing an article about how AI is taking over music streaming, in which I referenced the platform,…