This story was first published on capsulenz.com I am generally one big scaredy-cat who can easily terrify myself if I hear a strange noise in the dark (or convince myself that I might have heard one). I watched The Ring during daylight hours and still had nightmares. Yet, somehow, I am also someone who consistently listens to true crime podcasts and watches all the scary documentaries on Netflix and Neon. And I wonder why I don’t sleep particularly well… READ MORE: Why you'll get Netflix and chills from these TV crossover podcasts A beginner's guide to listening to podcasts Netflix opens Dirty John TV adaptation in international markets Audio killed the video star: The rise of podcasts If you’re like me (a murderino!*) you will already have your favourite go-to podcasts, but in case you’ve missed these – or are new to the genre! – here are my top five true crime podcasts of late: Dirty John Debra Newell, an interior designer in Southern California, … [Read more...] about Five true crime podcasts you need to have a listen to
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’s Alan Kim and His Purple Belt Won Late Night This Week
Alan Kim putting his purple belt to work. Photo: Randy Holmes/ABC Happy season finale of WandaVision to those who observe. For those who have managed to steer clear of the discourse , WandaVision is an immensely popular Disney+ sitcom that everybody can’t seem to shut up about and not, as I had once hoped, a remake of the 1988 heist comedy film A Fish Called Wanda from the fish’s perspective. In any case, WandaVision has dominated our Twitter feeds as well as late night this week with its stars Paul Bettany , Randall Park, Teyonah Parris , Kathryn Hahn , and Elizabeth Olsen popping up all over the place to bid the show adieu, with Olsen even participating in a time-traveling late-night sketch on The Tonight Show . Let’s pour one out for the Ms. Wanda and Mr. Vision and count down the top moments on late night this week. The Office on Conan Word of advice: Don’t go running up to people you don’t know and calling them “Asian Jim,” even if you … [Read more...] about ’s Alan Kim and His Purple Belt Won Late Night This Week
With ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ Disney+ has found its magic spell
(CNN) Hits are elusive in the entertainment industry, and the fact Disney+ has conjured two with "The Mandalorian" and now "WandaVision" speaks to a certain kind of Disney magic. Yet as the latter prepares to end its run, lessons have emerged about translating "Star Wars" and Marvel into this relatively new medium, as well as the spells they have cast for Disney+. The most obvious and perhaps least surprising observation is that those brands have an extraordinary amount of equity in them, giving Disney a considerable edge in a streaming environment where having assets that audiences will pay to see -- not just once, but week after week -- represents the ultimate weapon. Disney+ has ridden those titles to reaching 95 million subscribers much faster than anyone predicted, by the latest accounting, including the company itself. While the vast Disney library (grown vaster with its acquisition of Fox entertainment content two years ago) is a vital component in that, originals play … [Read more...] about With ‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Mandalorian,’ Disney+ has found its magic spell