Best TV Series/Movie of 2019

After the destruction of “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), the universe is in ruins. With the assistance of various heroes, the Avengers amass again to defend against antagonist, Thanos, plans of genocide and ultimately reestablish harmony to the universe. Avengers: Endgame was featured in April 2019 and proceeded to break various film industry records. Around the world, it set the record for...

Rocketman is one of the best movies of the decade. Both funny and touching, it creates a balance of humor and heart wrenching emotion. Taron Egerton gives a wonderful performance as legendary star Elton John. Throughout the entire musical biopic, all of Elton's original songs are beautifully performed by Egerton himself. He brings passion and emotion to the screen, telling Elton’s colorful and interest...

The live-action remake of the Disney animated classic Aladdin, left audiences all over the world, well, speechless after its release in May. The film featured Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine and the legendary Will Smith as Genie. The remake stayed true to the original plot with a few added scenes and songs to modernize the film. Jasmine sings an empowering, two-part bal...

In the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” there’s something for everyone: science fiction, horror, comedy, romance and—most notably—a nostalgic ‘80s soundtrack.  Released back in 2016, the show has since cultivated a loyal following. According to the Netflix Twitter account, when season three dropped July 4 of this year, over 40.7 million household accounts were watching by July ...

A classic Disney movie returns with an ending to the storyline.  With Tom Hanks voicing Woody for maybe the last time since 1995, the plot gets very intense because many of the toys in the original Toy Story are leaving.  The story starts with Bonnie going to first grade and not having any friends. Woody, a cowboy toy, helps out and gives Bonnie items to make a new toy so she could be happy and...

Golden Globe Best Television Series--Musical or Comedy nominee, The Politician, handles tough topics such as suicide, cancer, and abuse eloquently.  I was impressed by the show’s ability to portray these issues in such a way that it doesn’t feel brushed over or romanticized. Although most situations in the series are overdramatized for comedic effect, they are still honest, moving, and impactful. T...

It: Chapter Two came out on September 6, 2019. This is a well-known horror movie series. This movie follows the first It movie as the kids are all grown up. Pennywise comes out every 27 years and with his return, the Losers’ Club must protect themselves and the people they care about. The mystery and horror engage the audience. This movie attracts both generations through the aspect of childhood to...

Jon Favreau, the writer of the series, “The Mandalorian” has created something special.  The series pulls on influences from old samurai films and spaghetti westerns, which were also the original inspiration for Star Wars. The show created iconic characters in just eight episodes with the blank-faced Mandalorian himself, voiced expertly by Pedro Pascal. And of course, there’s Baby Yoda, the most...

Despite being an instant streaming service with a moderate to high price, Netflix has been the dominant movie and show-streaming platform within the last few years. With more of a budget, Netflix began producing its own content, eventually gaining popularity with such shows as Stranger Things and Mind Hunter. One of their original shows that sticks out in particular is the ongoing show adaptation,...

Whether you hated or loved the Joker, we can all agree it’s unforgettable. Despite the criticism coming from professionals, fans seem to love the dark descent into madness that this movie explores. This standalone movie traces the origins of the popular DC Comics supervillain and Batman’s arch-enemy from a unique perspective. Every once in awhile a movie comes that truly makes an impact and...

Disney has never had the best track record with sequels, so the in-theater release of Frozen II came as a surprise. Hopes were not high for the November release date, but the movie matched the quality of Frozen (2013.) Frozen took over the lives of little girls when it was released. Elsa dresses, Elsa shoes, Elsa toothbrushes, Elsa chairs and even Elsa toasters invaded the homes of worn-out parents. ...