Author: Lorin

Hail from the state that birthed Michael, Janet and Babyface. Music junkie. Pop culture fiend.

Trailer Things: Game is set for “Mario Tennis: Aces” this summer

https://youtu.be/yNje3jfYLl4 Mario Tennis was one of the few sports games I actually enjoyed playing. Mostly because I was good at it. So the announcement of the Mario Tennis: Aces has me saving my coins to purchase Nintendo's Switch very soon. In this fun ad Mario faces Rafael Nadal in match that shows off not only gameplay, but … Continue reading Trailer Things: Game is set for “Mario Tennis: Aces” this summer →

Trailer Things: “Spider-Man: Into the Sider-Verse”, Dec. 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKt7bkHw3xk In this animated feature from Sony/Marvel, we're officially introduced to the other Spider-Man, Miles Morales. Born in the comics, Miles learns the ropes of being a superhero from Peter Parker himself as their universes merge. It looks like we'll also see a female spidey in Gwen Stacy. Another comic favorite. Morales is voiced by Shameik Moore … Continue reading Trailer Things: “Spider-Man: Into the Sider-Verse”, Dec. 2018 →

Trailer Things: Steve McQueen’s “Widows”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S3phVSi0tI After much anticipation, Steve McQueen's long-awaited mob wives thriller makes waves. The trailer for Widows features four women's plan to protect what is theirs when their criminal husbands are murdered. The film stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Cynthia Erivo and Elizabeth Debicki as our female foursome. With a script guided by McQueen and Gillian Flynn, the … Continue reading Trailer Things: Steve McQueen’s “Widows” →

Hate Me Now: “Killing Eve”

  Sunday evening BBC America wrapped up the stellar first season of spy-thriller comedy Killing Eve. Starring Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer, the cat-and-mouse caper follows a British Intelligence agent become obsessed with an elusive female assassin. Beneath the comedic thrills and fatal chills, is a stronger narrative of two women looking for freedom.   Oh is … Continue reading Hate Me Now: “Killing Eve” →