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As the entertainment industry exponentially expands, so does its constant coverage — blogs, podcasts, YouTube shows, and magazines to cover every episode, casting announcement, trailer, and movie release that happens during the course of the week.

Add in all of those “New On Netflix This Week” articles out there and the influx of information for the average pop culture nerd can become overwhelming.

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What if the hero we deserve and the hero we need is actually just a weekly entertainment newsletter?

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News & Rumor Roundup

– Pierce Brosnan rumored to be in talks to star in 2021’s The Batman. [read more]

– Jason Momoa says that the “Snyder Cut” of Justice League is “sick”. [read more]

– The Avengers: Endgame directors discuss how Wolverine and the X-Men would have fit into the film. [read more]

– Kit Harington wishes Jon Snow was the one who got to killed The Night King [read more]

– Heath Ledger’s performance as Joker voted the most iconic movie moment of the last 20 years. [read more]

“What’s Dropping Slime?”

Angel Has Fallen – August 23

13 Reasons Why (Netflix) – August 23

Ballers (HBO) – August 24

Power (Starz) – August 24

Trailers & Tings

The Morning Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA7D4_qU9jo

Underwater

Rambo: Last Blood

Classic Sitcom Moment of the Week

Seinfeld – “The Marine Biologist” (Season 5, Episode 14)

Throwback Watch of the Week

Sherlock Holmes

Official Synopsis: “When a string of brutal murders terrorizes London, it doesn’t take long for legendary detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his crime-solving partner, Dr. Watson (Jude Law), to find the killer, Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong). A devotee of the dark arts, Blackwood has a bigger scheme in mind, and his execution plays right into his plans. The game is afoot when Blackwood seems to rise from the grave, plunging Holmes and Watson into the world of the occult and strange technologies.”

Our Review: While Robert Downey Jr. is largely (and rightfully) recognized as the centerpiece of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the past 10 yars, he also portrayed another iconic, franchise-building character a decade ago in Sherlock Holmes. Now, with a third film in the franchise finally confirmed and set to be released in 2021, it’s worth going back to check out the original, which is yet another testament to the practically unrivaled movie star charisma of RDJ (not counting Leo and Brad, of course). It’s also one of Guy Ritchie’s slickest and most entertaining films to date.

Netflix Gem of the Week

Burn After Reading

Official Synopsis: “When a disc containing memoirs of a former CIA analyst (John Malkovich) falls into the hands of Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) and Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt), the two gym employees see a chance to make enough money for her to have life-changing cosmetic surgery. Predictably, events whirl out of control for the duo doofuses and those in their orbit”

Our Review: Although not everyone’s cup of tea when it comes to its humor, Burn After Reading is a classic Coen Brothers affair that will strike the funny bone of anyone who appreciates their work. Plus, the cast is absolutely stacked with talent, including the likes of Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins, and J.K. Simmons.