Sometimes, we all need a break. A day to stay in, curl up with a fresh mug of tea, and watch the raindrops trickle down the window. Here are ten lovely movies to watch on a day like that.  Howl’s Moving Castle Any Studio Ghibli movie is a solid pick for that nostalgic, comforting, whimsical feel, but a personal favorite is Howl’s Moving Castle. The animated movie follows a young woman named Sophie as she delves headfirst into the world of witches, wizards, romance and war.  The Breakfast Club A cult classic, The Breakfast Club is the...

On Aug 28, 2020, actor Chadwick Boseman, star of the first Black Panther movie, died of Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Boseman played the role of T’Challa, King of Wakanda, and the Black Panther. Boseman’s death left Marvel fans wondering about the new film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” since T’Challa would no longer be a character.  Marvel created the film as a tribute to Boseman all while building an entertaining and impactful storyline. It is not easy to switch from a devastating scene to a scene filled with action, however, Marvel successfully...

In December, holiday specials begin to air on TV networks and stream platforms every year. Marvel got ahead of the game and released their special, “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special,” on Nov. 25. This unique holiday short follows Drax and Mantis as they try to cheer up their captain, Starlord, with the spirit of Christmas. The short included a surplus of comedy, character development, and one of the best cameos. James Gunn never disappoints an audience with his jokes, and this recent release proves that. The special included plenty...

With its pilot episode premiering in September of 2005, “Criminal Minds” quickly became one of the most well-known shows and one of the most watched on Netflix. It ended in February 2020, but continued to be streamed on Netflix until late this June. The show has a huge and well-deserved fan base, and rumors of a reboot became real when news of “Criminal Minds: Evolution” came out.   The first two episodes of the 10-part reboot came to Paramount Plus on Thanksgiving day. A new episode will release every Thursday. “Criminal Minds:...

After the success of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” in March 2021, DC planned big projects. When DC announced “Black Adam,” many fans were ecstatic. The movie follows the violent hero Teth-Adam as he learns to adapt to the modern world and overcome conflicts with peaceful heroes. This movie may present a generic superhero storyline, however, it makes up for it with stand-out characters and hit-or-miss comedy.  As more superhero films make theatrical releases, I’ve noticed the same formula for every movie. The formula describes...

By the end of this year, Marvel’s Cinematic Universe’s Phase Four will end. To finish this phase, Marvel released “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.” The show follows Jennifer Walters as she learns to balance her life as a hulk and a lawyer. While the show offered some incredible cameos, factors like a poor plot and some horrendous CGI hold the show down. Cameos remain a top priority for all Marvel products, and She-Hulk did not disappoint. Out of all the cameos to fall in love with, Daredevil stood out as the fan favorite.  Although his new...

“Nope” a 2022 movie created, directed, written, and co-produced by Jordan Peele, released July 22. This film caught the world's attention by flash, starring actors such as Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya, and Steven Yeun, who all give spectacular performances as their respective characters. Keke Palmer as Emerald Haywood, Daniel Kaluuya as OJ (Otis Jr.) Haywood, and Steven Yeun as Ricky “Jupe” Park.  Filmed in the Agua Desert of California, “Nope” primarily occurs in northern Los Angeles. The story follows two siblings, Emerald and OJ...

Competitive games started to gain popularity in the early 2000s with the introduction to esports, where two teams go head and head in a video game for money and glory. It did not take long for “League of Legends'' to establish itself as one of the giants in esports. Although the community that plays the game receives a lot of hate for their toxic behavior, many people enjoy the story in the game. Therefore, it did not take long for the creators to start development on the show, “Arcane: League of Legends.” Released on Nov 6, 2021, the show...