Universal Epic Universe is not only the newest theme park to hit the tourism hub of Orlando, but along with the cutting-edge rides, roller coasters, large scale shows, and interactive experiences, it’s seeking to redefine theme park cuisine. Theme park food has traditionally had a lackluster reputation, partially deservedly so. But the cuisine has improved … Read more
The idea of there being expansive “lore” for Adult Swim’s animated comedy Rick and Morty must seem so silly to people who don’t watch it. “Lore? You mean the goofy show about the drunk scientist and his grandson going on space adventures has a complicated canon?” Yes, believe it or not, we do mean exactly … Read more
A young girl who has lost everything sits alone in a hallway. A kindly stranger in a sharp fedora notices her and the ballerina snow globe in her hands—perhaps her only friend in the world. “Do you like to dance?” he asks. “I know a school where they teach dances.” So goes an early scene … Read more
“If you have ever followed a rainbow to its end, it leads you to the ground on which you are standing.” ~Alan Cohen There’s nothing more exhilarating than riding in a Jeep through masses of standing water. With each push forward, my friend Angela expertly maneuvered through enormous puddles, sending fountain-like arcs of aquatic glory … Read more
Go beyond just buenas tardes! Discover buenas and other ways to say “good afternoon” in Spanish to start greeting people more naturally and confidently. If you’re new to learning German, building a healthy pool of German verbs from which to pull is an excellent way to develop your fluency. Verbs are the engine of every … Read more
Warning: major spoilers for the Doctor Who series 15 finale “The Reality War”. Spoiler alert! Except, no, sorry, if you’ve not seen “Wish World” yet you have already been spoiled by newspaper headlines, your Facebook feed, and all the Doctor Who fans on social media screaming “This is the stupidest thing ever!” (derogatory) or “This … Read more
You expect tweaks. As budgets dictated, the costumes of classic era Doctor Who villains were made from tin foil and old pairs of tights, so whenever an alien race is revived for the modern show, they get a brush-up. The Cybermen went from looking like sock puppets carrying air conditioning units to looking like expensive … Read more
People who call Stephen King a horror writer get him all wrong. There are horrible, terrifying things that happen in his stories, sure. Most of them, anyway. But no matter how ghoulish, how gruelling things become in splashes of pig’s blood, or flashes of clown’s makeup, those macabre charms are fleeting. They’re interstitial selling points … Read more
After nearly three years of waiting since the ending of Stranger Things season 4, Netflix’s era-defining original series finally has a concluding release date and a teaser trailer with some remnants of the Upside Down sprinkled in for good measure. At least half of the trailer is dedicated to a recap of the previous four … Read more
In “Never Say Never,” the title track for his 2010 musical redux of The Karate Kid, Jaden Smith raps, “No pun intended, was raised by the power of Will.” It’s a multi-level easter egg for the film. After all, the remake was produced by his parents, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. As a consequence, … Read more