Margaret Kingsbury grew up in a house so crammed with books she couldn’t open a closet door without a book stack tumbling, and she’s brought that same decorative energy to her adult life. Margaret has an MA in English with a concentration in writing and has worked as a bookseller and adjunct English professor. She’s
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Ever wondered why police officers are always wearing sunglasses? Typically, you see cops strut around town or lean into your car window when they pull you over and they have their trademark monochromatic uniform on with all the attachments – a screeching radio, a taser, a badge. They might also wear some sort of hat, or have
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We all love a good hero(ine) story, and today is all about celebrating them! We’re paying homage to the most iconic heroes, looking at the ordinary everyday heroes, celebrating our queeros, and questioning the hero’s journey. Are you feeling valiant? Gallant? Courageous? Grab your sword, summon up that secret dormant magical power you’ve probably got
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Anne Mai Yee Jansen is a literature and ethnic studies professor and a lifelong story addict. She exists on a steady diet of books and hot chocolate, with a heaping side of travel whenever possible. Originally hailing from the sun and sandstone of southern California, she currently resides with her partner, offspring, and feline companion
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Next year marks 50 years of Steven Spielberg’s industry-changing horror classic Jaws, and Deadline reports today that a 50th anniversary documentary is currently in the works. From National Geographic, the documentary’s working title is Jaws @ 50, and what’s particularly exciting about the project is that Spielberg’s company Amblin is producing. Deadline details, “Laurent Bouzereau
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Could sailing become the biggest sport in the world? The people behind SailGP, the sports league and international F50 catamaran racing competition, think it can. After all, it boasts high-speed, perfect-for-TV races, a new approach to gender diversity, and an impressive slate of investors that includes Issa Rae. Late last week, it was announced that
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In the wake of Inside Out 2’s massive $295M worldwide debut last weekend, Disney Head of Global Theatrical Distribution Tony Chambers kicked off the studio’s CineEurope presentation this evening thanking exhibitors in attendance for their part in the historic start — and was met in kind by enthusiastic and clearly appreciative applause. He noted too that midweek numbers have been
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Arguably the most excellent film ever made, The Shawshank Redemption doesn’t shy away from top viewer and critic lists even in 2024. Directed by Frank Darabont, the film follows two convicts (played by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman) whose friendship leads to a redemption based on compassion. Award-wise, The Shawshank Redemption had a tough time,
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Writer/Filmmaker/Visual Artist Richard Burgin has launched his website Burgin World, featuring Interviews, Episodes of The Cinesin Show, Shorts, Art and visitors can also purchase copies of his award-winning film “Fang” on BLU-RAY and DVD.  Writer/Director Richard Burgin’s horror thriller “Fang” has received 13 wins and 15 nominations at film festivals around the United States. Writer/Director
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