It seems like every day there’s a new documentary released on a streaming platform that hooks viewers. The content ranges from true crime, sports and many other subjects. But with this constant cycle of releases, is quantity or quality the real goal here?
Culture Crash 21-06: The Tumultuous Legacy Of Tiger Woods
HBO’s new release, Tiger chronicles the ups and downs of Tiger Wood’s golf career and personal life. We discuss if the new documentary is overhyped or worth the watch.
Culture Crash 21-05: A Simpler Era Of Superheroes
Today’s superhero storylines can sometimes feel a bit too involved if you’re looking for something more laidback to watch. We rewind back to the 90’s to offer a few entertaining selections that don’t require much backstory and are available to stream now.
Culture Crash 21-04: An Abundance of Mediocre Media on Streaming Platforms
When scrolling through streaming sites like Netflix, Disney+ Amazon Prime or Hulu, the number of movies and shows can feel endless. But, how many of these originals are really worth the watch? Shouldn’t the focus be more on quality rather than quantity?
Culture Crash 21-03: Is HBO’s Show “Euphoria” Really Euphoric?
Whether you’re a young adult or not, the teen-focused show, “Euphoria” is a refreshing take on this period of life and all the struggles that come along with it. The full series is now streaming on HBO and HBO Max.
Culture Crash 21-02: A Review Of The “Small Axe” Anthology
We discuss Steve McQueen’s five-part series, “Small Axe” that originally aired in the UK but is now available to stream in full on Amazon Prime.
Culture Crash 21-01: A Look Back At What Got Us Through 2020
There’s no doubt it’s been a long and frankly, weird year. We highlight some of the books, shows and movies that kept us entertained in 2020.
Culture Crash 20-52: A Film Homage to “The Twilight Zone”
We recommend the new movie, “The Vast of Night” now available to stream on Amazon Prime. It has the same vibes as “The Twilight Zone”, transporting viewers back to an entirely different time period.
Culture Crash 20-51: Revisiting The Video Game “The Last of Us”
“The Last of Us” and “The Last of Us Part Two” both have intricate storylines set in a post-zombie apocalypse world that makes for adventurous and exciting game play. We dive into the creative development that sets this game apart.
Culture Crash 20-50: The Queen’s Gambit
You don’t need to be a chess whiz to enjoy The Queen’s Gambit. Viewpoints explores the Netflix breakout hit featuring actress Anya Taylor-Joy.
Culture Crash 20-49: When To Quit The Book You’re Reading
When do you call it quits on a book that you just can’t get into? We discuss a few picks that are popular reads but just didn’t hook us enough to continue on.
Culture Crash 20-48: Our Favorite Page-Turners
The colder months are a great time to tuck into a new novel. We recommend a few of our favorite books that are easy to get through and will keep you hooked from start to finish.
Culture Crash 20-47: The Life Of Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek, the host of Jeopardy, passed away at age 80 earlier this month. We remember his finesse, humor, genuine personality and decades-long dedication to the popular game show.
Culture Crash 20-46: Re-Exploring Old Sitcoms
It’s a good time to tuck in and explore some of our favorite, most comforting shows. We discuss a few recommendations now available to stream.
Culture Crash 20-45: The Life And Career Of Christopher Nolan
Tom Shone has released a new book, The Nolan Variations highlighting some of the lesser-known details about director Christopher Nolan and his films.
Culture Crash 20-44: Watching Film Festivals From Home
We discuss the upsides of film festivals going digital this year as well as some of our favorite hidden gems in the lineup.
Culture Crash 20-43: The Haunting Of Hill House & Bly Manor
Mike Flanagan’s popular miniseries is back for a sequel with the Haunting of Bly Manor that was released earlier this month on Netflix. We dive into the two horror shows and determine if they’re worth the watch.
Culture Crash 20-42: Halloween 2020
This year’s spooky festivities may look a little different on October 31st – and that’s okay. We share some of our favorite frightening films for the holiday.
Culture Crash 20-41: A Solid Oscar Contender
We discuss director Chloe Zhao’s upcoming film, Nomadland that’s already generating a lot of buzz ahead of its December release.
Culture Crash 20-40: Revisiting The German Netflix Series, “Dark”
2020 has not been as full of new releases as in previous years due to the pandemic, so we’re rewinding back to some of our favorite selections from a few writers and directors.
