How To? Well, Why Not?
Perhaps it’s time to cleanse your media palette with something… different. Got a feeling you’ll love or hate this one, but really got a feeling you’re gonna love it. Awkwardness and all. Thanks, Buzzfeed!
Binge Alerts
Delicious finds that are worth feasting as soon as they arrive – or before they’re gone!
Before October Goes: Last Chance Films on Netflix
You know what this list from Forbes is? Satisfying. It’s kind of the perfect list for someone who just wants to cuddle up to a good movie tonight. And a couple of solid pre-Halloween choices, to boot! Cuddle up, peoples!
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Byrne + Lee: Utopia!
I’m not exactly saying that this is flying under the radar, but… DON”T LET THIS FLY UNDER YOUR RADAR! In fact, let’s make it the Pin of the Week, just so you don’t:) Starting to feel like NYT West out here, but they bring the goods with a great review of this amazing show.
Get Your Opera On!
Live performances are cancelled at the SF Opera, of course, but this streaming series has great productions from the vault – like Attila and The Marriage of Figaro – for you each weekend. Hit the link for the synopsis of each show AND a digital playbook. Nice!
More Zombies, Please!
South Korean Director Yeon Sang-ho follows up “Train to Busan” with more delectable zombie action. A super fun review – with trailer! – from the NYT.
Slow Down and Dance! (or at least watch others)
The fall season my be shut down, but the world of performing arts is still finding new and inspired ways to share joy with you. Once again, the NYT is on it with a nice set of shows that might be good for the soul this weekend. Some of these performances are only available through September 7th, so don’t delay!
What’s New in August: Everywhere!
Yours truly has been on a bit of a vacation the past two weeks – miss me? – but August is here and the hits keep coming! Let’s start with TV guides simple (but comprehensive) mega-list for what’s hitting the streamers. Shall we…?
Stern Grove in SF: This Soulful Sunday
Take a virtual trip to SF with this Stern Grove Best of the Fest series they’re doing to make up for the lost season. This Sunday: It’s all about the Soul!
The Headline Says It All…
And the write-up from NYT ain’t half bad, either? Are we ready for this? If it’s your cup of tea, a new pot will be ready to pour Wednesday night!
July 7th: Big Birthday Benefit by Ringo!
It’s a star-studded show by the Peace & Love man himself, Ringo Starr! Musicians genuinely have fun jamming with the cat, and tonight should be a fun stream to crank up. 7 pm EST. Thanks for the tip, Rolling Stone!
Pin of the Week: Open Your Eyes – and Ears!
Here’s a thoroughly impressive list from Vanity Fair. A great curated tour of movies that can lead us all towards better perspectives and deeper understanding. And Amazing Grace… just wow!
Now Streaming: Over 100 Years of Black Defiance at the Movies
In part one of a two-part survey, our critic curates a deep dive into a rich history of nonfiction filmmaking, featuring documentaries by Spike Lee, commentary by James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni, vérité views of the Black Panthers and the Attica prison riots—and what may have been the first Black s…
Binge the 4th Together, Apart
Netflix Party ain’t the only game in town for watching shows together remotely. Practically every streamer is doing it now – or is working on it – and the Verge breaks it all down for you right here. Nice!
