5 Things to Gush About: July 1-7
“Spider-Man: Far From Home”: Although I always complain about the fact that we do not need yet another Spider-Man reboot – and still go to see them anyhow – this last one had the perfect casting with Tom Holland. However, next time they reboot, they need to make him Miles Morales or another person of color or even a woman. Opens tomorrow! “Divorce”: Season 3 of the Sarah Jessica-Parker starrer starts on Monday, July 1. A slow starter, Season 2
Flipping Over Best B-Sides: “Don’t Let Me Down” by The Beatles
Another classic, I think superior to the a-side.
Judy Garland Died 50 Years Ago, Inspiring Stonewall Riots
Why did the Stonewall Riots happen when they did?
“The Prom” with Streep, Grande, Corden, Kidman and Rannells!
A very small Broadway musical now headed for the big time.
The Most Bingeable, Rewatchable Movies Ever: Aussie Edition
A day’s worth of Australian-accented fun. They don’t make ’em like this any longer, but should.
“Years and Years” Tonight on HBO from “Queer As Folk” Creator!
From Russell T. Davies (Queer As Folk) comes a new drama “Years and Years” starring Russell Tovey and Emma Thompson.
5 Things to Gush About: June 24-30
Yes “Big Brother” is starting and its filled with empty calories but there is a lot more this week to fill you up.
Undeniable Summer Jams: “Waiting for the Feeling” by Bright Light Bright Light
This is a poptastic band you have to hear!
Flipping Over the Best B-Sides: “Into the Groove” by Madonna
Another summer classic. Why was this never released as a single in the U.S.?
Undeniable Summer Jams: “Rock DJ” by Robbie Williams
Another Summer Smash, this time from superstar Robbie Williams.
The New Summer Jam: Billy Porter’s “Love Yourself”
Here’s the new insta-anthem from diva ascendant Billy Porter.
Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down” is Great! I Know!
Just in time for our summer song survey, Taylor Swift just dropped her new song and fun video.