Remember when the Bermuda Triangle was supposedly swallowing ships, planes, and unsuspecting travelers? So why did one of the world’s biggest mysteries suddenly disappear from the conversation?
Rocket science is hard enough without adding magic, murder, and pirate treasure to the equation. The Starseekers is wildly imaginative, occasionally overstuffed, and still a pretty fun ride.
Chappell Roan went full Fhloston Paradise at Daisy Chain Fields, and as a huge Fifth Element fan, I was immediately obsessed. The lilac mini, glossy boots, and that sharp new bob? Multipass approved.
The Literary Man in Óbidos is a former convent turned hotel with nearly 100,000 books lining every hallway — and an entire medieval town that's just as obsessed with reading as it is.
S&P Lunch in Manhattan, a century-old sandwich shop across from the Flatiron Building, has survived the Depression, a pandemic closure, and a name change.
Tim Curry somehow spent fifty years becoming one of the most recognizable actors alive while also remaining a complete mystery. Kind of impressive. Read my review of Vagabond.
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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