Timely, hopeful, and thought-provoking are just a few words that easily describe the new science fiction movie, Arrival. Based on Ted Chiang‘s short story, “Story of Your Life”, Arrival is not your run-of-the-mill alien invasion film. It is a meditation on life and the choices we make. Arrival begins with Dr. Louise Banks (Amy Adams), a linguistics professor. Her life raising–and losing–her daughter comes in snatched moments until we are suddenly left with a life-changing moment: aliens have come to Earth. Twelve giant alien vessels shaped like halves of an egg
Fans of the CW’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend were shocked earlier this month when it was revealed that fan favorite Santino Fontana would be departing the show. As Greg, the lovable, unrequited-lovestruck bar tender, Fontana has played no small part in the show’s success. But if you’re as big a Santino Fontana fan as we are, you know that his charm and lovability on the show was no fluke– in a career that spans both the stage and the screen, Fontana has proven again and again that he is a multi-talented powerhouse. How
It’s that time of year again. The holiday season is here. And, if you’re looking for some much-needed relief from all that quality family time, there’s no better place to escape than the movies. Sometimes all you need is a good laugh. One movie at the top of our list is Office Christmas Party. Its cast is a comedic dream team—consisting of Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Kate McKinnon, and Jamie Chung. It looks absolutely hysterical and promises to be the funniest movie you’ll see this holiday
For those eager to jump back into the wonderful magical world that J.K. Rowling created, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be a delight. It is a movie that has almost everything: magic, suspense, darkness, humor, and love. As with her beloved Harry Potter books and films, J.K. Rowling uses her latest installment in her Wizarding World franchise to teach lessons of tolerance, fear, and kindness. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is the first screenplay written by Rowling. It is a bit darker than her previous stories,