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Sierra McCormick in "The Vast of Night." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 12, 2020
Binge Blog: There's something in the sky

"Search Party" and "The Vast of Night" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie is one of more than 60 restaurants participating in Savor Sarasota. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 9, 2020
Visit Sarasota County launches 15th annual Savor Sarasota

This year’s program will include 60 restaurants.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2020
Binge Blog: Spread the love

A list of 10 films/shows from black directors and actors to fill your weekend.

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The heroes of "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 29, 2020
Binge Blog: It is your courage they should truly fear

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is this week's selection.

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Jeremy Strong in "Succession." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 22, 2020
Binge Blog: One last roar at the meteor

HBO's "Succession" is the lone recommendation this week — but it's worth it.

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Mia Wasikowska in "Crimson Peak." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2020
Binge Blog: Ghosts are real, that much I know

"Crimson Peak" and "Good Time" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson in "The Lighthouse." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2020
Binge Blog: Hark, Triton, hark!

"The Lighthouse" and "American Vandal" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The people in "Babylon Berlin" like to dance quite a bit. Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2020
Binge Blog: To ashes, to dust

"Babylon Berlin" and "Sing Street" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Elliot Gould in "The Long Goodbye." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2020
Binge Blog: It's OK with me

"The Long Goodbye" and the videos of Jon Bois are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Adèle Haenel in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Photo source: NEON.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Not the lover's choice, but the poet's

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" and "Sharp Objects" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Matthew Fox, Emilie de Ravin and Jorge Garcia on "LOST." Photo source: Hulu.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2020
Binge Blog: I have always been with you

"Lost" and "Community" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Eva Green in "Penny Dreadful." Photo source: Showtime.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 3, 2020
Binge Blog: My heart has never fainted

"Penny Dreadful" and "Chuck" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Keidrich Sellati, Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell and Holly Taylor in "The Americans." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 27, 2020
Binge Blog: Our family comes first

"The Americans" and "The Leftovers" are this week's selections.

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Logan Marshall-Greene in "Upgrade." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 20, 2020
Binge Blog: Sorry, I can't let them win

"Upgrade" and "Terriers" are this week's selections.

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Sonoya Mizuno in "Devs." Photo via FX on Hulu.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't worry, you're going to figure it out

"Devs" and, well, whatever else you need, are this week's recommendations.

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