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The Netflix Original series Stranger Things made its debut last month, and I've heard nothing but great reviews about the show. It took me a while to finally hop aboard the viewing train, but after the first episode alone, it was enough to make a viewer want to marathon the whole thing at once. I kept my composure and maxed it to 2 episodes a day. The first season only has 8 of them, so getting through it quickly is totally doable. I'll try my best to not spoil it for those of you who have yet  to watch it (if you have Netflix, you really should get on it already. Really .) The fact that it takes place in the 80s is enough to stir up nostalgia for viewers like myself who were born in that decade. Love that Wynona Rider is back to acting, and she does an amazing job of it in this series. The young actors have amazing entertainment backgrounds, with the exception of one of them having their first gig ever with this show. Okay, that's all I'm going to say about it. They p...

The latest in the Marvel movie franchise was released last week. I watched it the other day (almost empty theaters during a "school day", FTW!), and as with most of their movies, I highly enjoyed it. I'm a bit biased though since I haven't watched a Captain America movie in its entirety. I really should so I have a better idea about his back story. Despite some slight drags in the story, the battle scenes were awesome. Liked the introduction of some additional characters and the humor sprinkled in between. Avid Marvel flick viewer or not,  stay during the credits . I've had many an eye roll moment when people start leaving the theater right away. I guess hidden scenes are not that important to some, but if you choose to take my advice, there are 2 of them following this movie. Have you seen it? Let me know what you think.