What’s streaming on Netflix: June 2016
There's a lot of things to love about June on Netflix. From the Netflix Originals ("Orange is the New Black: Season 4," "Bo Burnham: Make Happy") to classic movies and...
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What’s leaving Netflix: June 2016
Gasp! Netflix is losing a few great titles this month including "Bridget Jones's Diary," "Mulan" and "Sophie's Choice." Ugh. So let's get down to bingeing business because we're really sad...
7 movies based on games that Hollywood can make
We've seen it before: Movies based on games. There was "Clue" and "Battleship." And now there's "Angry Birds." And let's not forget Hollywood's persistence on making Tetris happen not just...
Review: ‘Angry Birds’ is an unfun tale of animated genocide
I'm not afraid to admit that I was a huge Angry Birds gamer. I loved slinging those tiny little colorful birds into wood planks and concrete slabs to crush the...
‘Civil War’ is a fun, action-packed sequel and one of the best Marvel films to date
It's hard not to draw comparisons between "Captain America: Civil War" and "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Both films pit iconic and beloved superheroes against one another and touch...
18 movies you need to see this summer
Nothing quite captures the spirit of leaving our parkas behind and gearing up for summer like a list of reasons why you should spend your nights inside. But the movies...
5 movies based on ‘holidays’ Garry Marshall needs to make next
In "Mother's Day," Jennifer Aniston's character sits in her car after her ex-husband asks if he can have the kids on the aformentioned holiday so that they can spend more...
‘Mother’s Day’ is a too-long, unnecessary waste of Hollywood talent
Here's the thing about dumpster fires: They might look pretty, but when that last ember burns out, you're left wondering, "Why was that necessary?" And there's no better way than...
12 essential all-day breakfast joints in Chicago
We've all been there: You're craving bacon and maple syrup but roll up at your favorite spot a few minutes too late for breakfast. It's a soul-sucking travesty. But for...
What’s leaving Netflix: May 2016
Good news: There seems to be a rumor floating around that "Scrubs" is leaving Netflix on May 2. I have an e-mail out to Netflix to confirm this, but it's...