Don’t judge a book by its cover. Or, in this case, a movie by its title. Because sometimes, we can make false assumptions and miss out on films like Slash. So, no, this isn’t a slasher flick. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it’s a genre of erotic fanfiction that pairs two characters of the same gender (think Kirk and Spock). But, the title’s misleading. It’s a unique coming-of-age story that challenges the status quo. And, an instant cult classic with its endearing message about embracing your individuality and a
Rejoice, classical music and television lovers…Mozart in the Jungle is back! This kooky, polished, and entertaining show about the New York Symphony Orchestra and its maestro, Rodrigo (Gael Garcia Bernal) is a welcome return as other shows go on their mid-season breaks. At the end of last season, we left the orchestra up in turmoil with contract negotiations and Hailey (Lola Kirke) choosing a romantic relationship with the young benefactor over Rodrigo. We’re very much looking forward to seeing how that all plays out, but, in the meantime, here are five
If you’ve been watching BBC America’s new show, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, then you’ve seen up-and-coming actress Alison Thornton. On the show, Dirk Gently (Samuel Barnett) and Todd Brotzman (Elijah Wood) have to solve a time-bending, mind-blowing, multi-faceted case involving the disappearance of Lydia Spring (Alison Thornton). One minor detail about Lydia: her soul has been swapped with the soul of a Corgi. Needless to say, Alison’s time on screen throughout the entire season has been fascinating to watch. This young Canadian actress is no stranger to the small screen,
There’s a new sheriff in town…and they’re not human. The wild west of HBO’s newest drama, Westworld, is at once familiar and different. It is full of traditional cowboy stories: bandits, saloon brawls, homesteads, and “Indians”; it is also a theme park full of robots. Through the lens of this adaptation of Michael Crichton‘s novel (and previous 1970s film), Westworld examines what it means to be human. It is a dark, thoughtful show that has an insanely high quality production value. If you haven’t seen it, stop reading now and go watch