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the best poetry-themed movies, based on real-life and fictional poets and poems and those who turn to poems

The Best Poetry-Themed Movies to Watch Right Now

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

During this stay-at-home moment, everyone is searching for ways to stay calm and purposeful. Given that April is National Poetry Month, have you considered watching a movie featuring poetry? For a calming film marathon, our resident cineaste and English major Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the best poetry-themed movies, based on real-life and fictional poets and poems and those who turn to poems for solace and inspiration. Further proof, if any was needed, that we should never underestimate the power of a great poem.

the best horror movies about global pandemics, viruses, apocalypse and disaster

The Best Horror Movies about Apocalypse, Global Viruses

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

Given everything that’s going on in the world right now, you’d be excused for thinking that you’re living through a horror movie. And yet, some people actually want to binge-watch actual horror movies. Why? We don’t know. But there are plenty of them out there. Our resident cineaste Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the best horror movies about apocalypse, disaster, global pandemics and viruses. They’re eerily relevant, and sometimes even prescient. Making them good films to binge-watch during this coronavirus era – if you’re into that kind of thing, dear reader. 

the best new independent films to see in March 2020

The Top Films You Need to See in March 2020

Published by Abbie Martin Greenbaum

Spring is almost here! But there will still be days of hibernating inside in March – and you may be wondering what movies to watch while you await the new season. So we’re sharing the best new movies of the month. Our resident cineaste and film expert Abbie Martin Greenbaum has curated a list of the top new indie movies we all need to watch in March 2020. 

The best Nordic noir Easter crime solving books, TV series and films this year

The Best Nordic Easter Crime books and Films This Year

Published by Jillian Tangen

Easter is approaching, and with it come some unusual traditions around the world. For example, did you know a Nordic Easter involves crime solving? In Norway, it’s a beloved annual holiday activity. Our correspondent Jillian Tangen has the inside scoop on the dark joys of Nordic noir. Here’s her list of the best books, films and TV series to join in the fun of Nordic Easter crime fiction and dramas this year. Dark chocolate goes rather well with all of them, by the way. Watch your back, bunnies.

best in pop culture march 2020

The Best in the World of Pop Culture this March

Published by Jillian Tangen

The Dandelion Chandelier Entertainment Calendar showcases the best in the world of pop culture. The notable new movies, TV shows, new plays, movie festivals, and podcasts in March 2020. Plus new drops and tours launching in pop music, and the top music festivals in March 2020. For the full March 2020 Luxury Calendar, click here. And for a list of fantastic new books being published in March 2020, click here.