Who would have thought when it was first released in 2010 that Tron: Legacy of all movies would prove to be a pseudo-Rosetta Stone about the future of filmmaking? At the time, much was made of Legacy’s innovative method of digitally de-aging key cast members to look like they’d just stepped out of the 1982 original. This tech has now become liberally adopted, showing up in everything from Star Wars, to Marvel, to a damn Martin Scorsese movie of all things! No, perhaps the real sin of Tron: Legacy was that it befell the many of the same errors that come with sequels whose stories also have to serve as a soft reboot: There’s more than likely too much happening in Legacy for its own good.
'Rona Recommends: The 14 Best Movies to Watch While You're Socially Distancing: 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' /
The idea of escaping to another reality has probably crossed your mind once or twice but with our current world pandemic, there’s a good chance the thought has swung through your head far more frequently. This idea is what’s at the core of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’s plot; the 2018 Academy-Award winning movie is not only incredibly fun escapist fare but also one of the best superhero stories to ever grace our screens.
'Rona Recommends: The 14 Best Movies to Watch While You're Socially Distancing: 'The Martian' /
I’ll be the first to admit that picking The Martian—a movie in which Matt Damon is essentially self-quarantined on Mars for the better part of two years—might be a little too cutesy. Nevertheless, the Ridley Scott directed, Drew Goddard-penned film was already immensely entertaining and rewatchable on its own. In the age of Rona, however, it becomes more topical than it ever was upon release as the movie’s themes of resilience and the power of the human spirit certainly will resonate deeper in our current quagmire.
We Graded These Peacock TV Shows Based Solely on Their Trailers /
While NBC's streaming service Peacock is set to debut on July 15, 2020, word is that the service actually soft-launched on April 15, 2020. We're not sure if any of those shows are actually fire, though; we've not been granted whatever access is needed to check the series out. We only got to see the trailers that they recently released via Twitter. That said, we figure these trailers packed enough info in them to accurately grade the show/film being advertised...right?
You know how these big network streaming services go; alongside the classic content like The Office and other shows that will no doubt drive viewers to the service, NBC is set to reboot vintage IP like the '90s staple Saved By The Bell, the '80s staple Punky Brewster, as well as more modern series like A.P. Bio and Psych. The NBCUniversal family is so large, there's enough under that umbrella to craft a solid streaming network with. There's also enough to totally brick these new looks at classic shows. That's not to say that Peacock is just remixed content, though; new series like Angelyne are getting props, and they are also bringing over series from the UK starring some very familiar faces. It's well-rounded, but are they ill?
That's where we come in. We've taken a look at these trailers and thrown a grade on them. Maybe we're off; the "three episode" rule should apply to anything listed here, and while our word isn't set in stone, we're also pretty certain that we get the gist of many of these properties based on these teasers NBC has released. While we're waiting for Peacock to figure out a way to suck up more of our screentime, here are our grades for these Peacock series, based solely on their trailers.
The 13 Best New Pieces of Spring Menswear to Buy This Week /
As more spring and summer clothing releases hit stores, we’re really starting to get a handle on what some of the season’s trendier pieces will be. Just because we don’t have the usual excuses for dressing up right now doesn’t mean you can snag a few bolder items to try out—in fact, we’d argue now is the perfect time to experiment with new looks. Whether it’s a pair of bootcut pants from Acne Studios, a playful patterned shirt from Ralph Lauren or a striped knit from Noon Goons, there’s a range of options that will nudge your sartorial swagger to a brave, bold new world. You’ll find those picks, and more, below.
Do You Know Your Rye? These Are the 10 Best Rye Brands for Every Occasion, Plus Some Rye History /
What’s old is often new again — and few things perhaps embody that phrase better than the rise of rye whiskey. A once-popular spirit before Prohibition days of the 1920s, rye didn’t seem to quite recover after Americans were allowed to (freely) drink again, as many viewed it as a somehow lesser than option when compared to bourbons.
However, in recent years, the trends have swung back around to the long-forgotten whiskey sibling. Rye has become a worthy alternative and addition to the whiskey family tree; it’s bolder and spicer flavors are embraced all over the country as a fun way to change up and refresh whiskey staples. If you’ve not taken the plunge, let us be your (literal) spirit guide as we introduce you to the world world of rye.
Apple Finally Releases a Budget Version of the iPhone with the $399 iPhone SE /
You’ve heard it said many times and may ways: What goes around comes around, what’s old is new again, time is a flat circle, and so on. No matter the phrase, the fact remains that humans have a habit of repeating ourselves. Just look at the resurgence of 90s fashion trends or the revival of the flip phone. So it’s not entirely shocking that Apple has brought its iPhone SE smartphone back from the dead.
'Better Call Saul' Season 5: Final(e) Thoughts /
For all of the hype Breaking Bad (deservedly) received, it's been confusing to see people not flock to its prequel series, Better Call Saul, in the same manner. Sure, the show is "slower" than the breakneck speed Walter and Jesse were moving at through Breaking Bad, but Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn, Giancarlo Esposito, and the rest of the cast have been putting in WORK in Saul, and the seeds they've sown in the four seasons prior definitely manifested themselves in this intense fifth season, which ended on Monday night with its 10th episode, "Something Unforgivable".