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.
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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.
What We Did to Survive by Megan Lally [Book Review]
A spring break thriller that goes from sun-soaked vacation to survival story fast—tense, twisty, and impossible to put down.
Seth Meyers and Sabrina Carpenter Go Day Drinking
Seth Meyers’ Day Drinking segment with Sabrina Carpenter is full of surprises and might be my favorite yet. Watch!
Audiobook Review: The Mad Wife by Meagan Church
The Mad Wife: A 1950s housewife slowly coming undone under the pressure to be perfect. Read my audiobook review.
Book Review: Awake in the Floating City by Susanna Kwan
Awake in the Floating City is an atmospheric debut that explores a haunting, flooded San Francisco, art, and the act of caregiving.
Allison After NXIVM: Allison Mack Tells Her Story [Podcast Review]
Smallville star Allison Mack finally shares her side of the NXIVM story in CBC’s Uncover: Allison After NXIVM podcast.
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.
Brandi Carlile Covers Long Long Time by Linda Ronstadt
Watch as Brandi Carlile covers the Linda Ronstadt classic, "Long Long Time" on the Howard Stern show. Get the tissues!
Book Review: The Locked Ward by Sarah Pekkanen
Twins, secrets, and a murder in the South—The Locked Ward promises madness and mystery but lands somewhere between good and just okay.
Goose Covers Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush
Overexposed song, unexpected cover. Goose gives “Running Up That Hill” new life—and it works.
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...
The Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick [Book Review]
Nikki Erlick’s The Poppy Fields asks: what if you could sleep through grief? A speculative novel about loss, healing, and hope—read my review.