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Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in "Before Sunrise." Photo source: HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 6, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't you know me by now?

"Before Sunrise" and "Uncut Gems" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sean Evans, aka the man I will be jealous of for the rest of my life.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 31, 2020
Binge Blog: Et tu, YouTube?

In a special edition, four YouTube series are this week's selections.

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  • Reviews
Takehiro Hira in "Giri/Haji." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 24, 2020
Binge Blog: Everything we do is an echo

"Giri/Haji" and "Everybody Wants Some!!" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg in "Palm Springs." Photo source: Hulu.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Today, tomorrow, yesterday, it's all the same

"Palm Springs" and "Murder, She Wrote" are this week's selections

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David Corenswet in "Hollywood." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2020
Binge Blog: Welcome to Dreamland

"Hollywood" and "Labor of Love" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Brandon Thrift hit the Grand Canyon, the New Mexico desert, and countless other locales.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 6, 2020
Spreading the Love

Brandon Thrift spent three weeks leaving art installations across the United States.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Morning Coffee & Maestros" debut episode tackled the topic of race in the arts.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 29, 2020
Key Chorale conductor duo tackle issues with new talk show

"Morning Coffee & Maestros" had its premiere on Youtube June 26.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mark Zu— I mean, Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2020
Binge Blog: All creation myths need a devil

"The Social Network" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mads Mikkelsen in "Hannibal." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 19, 2020
Binge Blog: This is my design

"Hannibal" and "Spirited Away" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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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.

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