10 Most Anticipated 2026 Films

2026 is poised to be a big, big year for cinema. There’s something for everyone this year with comic book movies, sci-fi sequels, the return of Star Wars, originals, and literary adaptations. Of course, as with every year, there’s bound to be surprises or little known indie movies that take the cinema world by storm. Below I have singled out 10 films that have caught my eye the most (in no particular order).
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“Salaam Bombay!” is an emotionally powerful film.
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Another fine set.
Continue reading10 Recommended Jazz Albums

Jazz can be overwhelming to get into. Where do you even start? There’s so many different styles and sounds. I was always interested in the music genre and had enjoyed such acts as Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, and even the 90s swing revival, but had never really explored the genre in full. Lately, I’ve been doing a deep dive. There’s certainly a lot to cover as jazz spans multiple generations and genres. I’m only just scraping the surface, but it’s been a fun and educational journey. If you’re like me and are curious to explore jazz further, I have written up a list of 10 recommended albums to check out. This is by no means a comprehensive list. I could have easily added albums by Charles Mingus, Sonny Rollins, Bill Evans, and so on. Really, my advice is to do some research and poke around to see what sounds and genres you like be it Cool Jazz, Bebop, Jazz Fusion, Big Bands, solo pianists, etc. On to the list!
Continue readingTop 10 Series Of 2025

2025 proved to be a rather underwhelming year for TV and streaming series as there were a string of disappointments and a lack of memorable scripted fare. With that said, there were still highlights. Below I have listed my 10 personal favorite series along with some notable favs. On with the list!
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