New National Geographic Show Narrated by Josh Gad Goes Behind the Scenes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and EPCOT

In search of your next family-friendly show to stream? A new National Geographic series takes viewers backstage at Walt Disney World to showcase the animals and their caretakers in action at the beloved theme parks that are home to more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an eight-part docu-series narrated […]

Raise Money for California Film Institute, One Selfie at a Time, by Visiting Marin’s Famous Film Locations

Obviously, the 43rd Annual Mill Valley Film Festival will be one to remember. A drive-in opening night, ten days of streaming feature films and shorts, all happening with very little social contact.  Besides the community gatherings and celebrity sightings, the Mill Valley Film Festival also raises funds for the California Film Institute. This year, because […]

Raise Money for California Film Institute, One Selfie at a Time, by Visiting Marin’s Famous Film Locations

Obviously, the 43rd Annual Mill Valley Film Festival will be one to remember. A drive-in opening night, ten days of streaming feature films and shorts, all happening with very little social contact.  Besides the community gatherings and celebrity sightings, the Mill Valley Film Festival also raises funds for the California Film Institute. This year, because […]

Pivot Point: The Mill Valley Film Festival Is Reimagined in Light of Covid-19

Thank God for Mark Fishkin’s and Zoe Elton’s passion for film, their belief in the medium’s power and their strategic vision. Without them, the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) wouldn’t have become an internationally acclaimed event with a 43 year history. Now, during this challenging pandemic and fire season, Black Lives Matter protests, a challenging election […]

A Bay Area Film Festival Is Reimagined in Light of Covid-19

Thank God for Mark Fishkin’s and Zoe Elton’s passion for film, their belief in the medium’s power and their strategic vision. Without them, the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) wouldn’t have become an internationally acclaimed event with a 43 year history. Now, during this challenging pandemic and fire season, Black Lives Matter protests, a challenging election […]

5 Things to Do Around Chicago: June 24-28

This weekend, we enter Phase 4 of Illinois reopening plan. What does this mean for our weekend plans? Many of our favorite zoos, parks and businesses are reopening, with safety measures in place. So, get out and enjoy the beautiful summer weekend, but please take care, since we are far from beating COVID-19. Here are […]

5 Things To Keep You Sane: Memorial Day Weekend Edition

What a strange world we are living in. We are looking at the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, and wondering how we can safely celebrate the unofficial start of summer and honor the military heroes we’ve lost—while continuing to shelter in place, away from families, friends and community. From virtual Memorial Day observances to BBQ tips, […]

18 Shows to Stream Now, Based on the Ones You Already Love

Does it feel like you have reached the end of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video? Here’s what TV shows you should watch next, based on the shows you’ve already binged and loved. If you liked: “Tiger King” Netflix Watch: “McMillions” HBO + Hulu “Tiger King” was a wild ride, and if you are looking for another […]

18 Feel-Good Movies and TV Shows to Lift Your Spirits Right Now

It is day who’s counting and we’re in a funk. Sure, “Tiger King” was a wild ride to binge-watch while we shelter-in-place, but it got pretty dark. “Ozark,” and our crush Jason Bateman, are back but the grey overtones—and all of the murder—don’t lift spirits. And during this dire time, we need to grasp happiness […]