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Making Mary Poppins by Todd James Pierce [Book Review]

A delightful deep dive into the making of Mary Poppins—from the Sherman Brothers’ songwriting magic to Walt Disney’s vision and the behind-the-scenes battles that shaped a classic.

Behind the Scenes of Stranger Things: Season 5, Episodes 5-7

A behind-the-scenes look at Stranger Things season 5, episodes 5–7—where the action explodes, emotions hit harder, and the end starts to feel very real.

Lapland, Finland: The Hometown of Santa Claus?

Santa’s hometown isn’t the North Pole—it’s Rovaniemi, Finland. A surprising, post-war origin story that turned the Arctic Circle into something magical.

Everest Isn’t “Accessible.” It’s Outsourced.

More climbers, more money, more danger. Everest’s accessibility problem isn’t about fitness—it’s about responsibility.

Remain by Nicholas Sparks & M. Night Shyamalan [Book Review]

A paranormal slow-burn romance with Cape Cod vibes, Remain pairs Nicholas Sparks’ emotional instincts with M. Night Shyamalan’s eerie touch.

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Audiobook Review: The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer

Audiobook Review: The Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer

The Story Keeper (The Midnight Estate) by Kelly Rimmer is a haunting gothic mystery about family secrets and the power of stories within stories—narrated by Siho Ellsmore. Read my review.

The Housemaid Trailer: Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney

The Housemaid Trailer: Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney

A first look at The Housemaid trailer, with Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney bringing Freida McFadden’s hit thriller to the screen. Over the last couple of years, I’ve blown through Freida McFadden’s books. Well, most...

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish [What Was That?!]

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish [What Was That?!]

Unknown Number is a Netflix true crime doc that starts as cyberbullying and catfishing and ends with a jaw-dropping twist you won’t believe. Spoiler Warning!!! I can’t talk about this documentary without spoiling it, so...