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Dec 04
Have You Watched “John Q” Recently?

Denzel Washington's powerful performance in John Q, makes one think about the current state of healthcare in the U.S. The movie, released by New Line Cinema in 2002, tells the story of a desperate father who takes drastic measures to save his son's life after being told that he needs an emergency heart transplant that his insurance won’t cover.

Dec 03
Perfection on Film: “Wicked” Transforms into a Holiday Spectacular

If you've not yet seen the bold, brilliant, and beautiful entertainment masterpiece that is Wicked: Part One you're missing out on literal perfection on film.

Dec 03
How A Dead Ska Band Came Back To Life a Little Over a Decade Ago

It had been several years since the band had performed on stage and a mysterious countdown timer was on the once abandoned official website.

Dec 03
Holiday Movies We Watch (Most) Every Christmas Season (3/31)

“The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992) Directed by Brian Henson The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge […]