The Shining and, in turn, the book’s film adaptation, Colorado’s Stanley Hotel is embracing its image as a horror landmark. The hotel recently shared plans to create the Stanley Film Center, which would be a ground-breaking horror museum, complete with a film archive and film production studio. The hotel already has a long history of Shining fans wanting to sleep under the same roof where much of the 1980 thriller starring Jack Nicholson was filmed, but the new project would go far beyond that. Designed by MOA Architecture, the film center would feature a 500-seat auditorium, a 3,000 sq. ft soundstage, classrooms, workshop spaces, and post-production and editing suites. There would also be a 30,000 sq. ft. interactive museum and discovery center, where visitors would view rotating exhibits. With so many exciting draws, it’s estimated that hotel visitors could number in the hundreds of thousands each year. The film center, however, is not yet a sure thing. It is envisioned as a … [Read more...] about The Shining Hotel Plans to Become Horror Museum | Digital Trends
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This $500 Million Home Could Be the U.S.’s Most Expensive | Digital Trends
Previous Next 1 of 5 Nile Niami (he’s responsible for The Patriot — the Steven Seagal one, not the Mel Gibson one) is developing the property, which he plans to sell for $500 million. It will include three smaller residences, in addition to the 74,000-square-foot main house. (And we thought that 24,000-square-foot, 3D-printed house was crazy.) “The house will have almost every amenity available in the world,” he told Bloomberg Business , including a 5,000-square-foot master bedroom, an Imax-style theater, and four swimming pools. The garage will have room for 30 cars, and the property will feature an 8,500-square-foot nightclub. The buildings will sit upon four acres of hilltop, offering views of the Pacific Ocean. With California’s drought on, the 20,000 square feet of grass could be synthetic, Niami said. Architect Paul McClean tells Bloomberg that the house’s main focus is luxury and not conservation, though: “I can’t tell you … [Read more...] about This $500 Million Home Could Be the U.S.’s Most Expensive | Digital Trends
Reparations and America’s dirty secret in The Big Payback | Digital Trends
When Erika Alexander ( Living Single , John Lewis: Good Trouble ) and Whitney Dow ( Two Towns of Jasper , Whiteness Project ) first set out to creat a prjct about reparations, they expected to make a thesis film about the debate surrounding H.R. 40, a 30-year-old Congressional bill that would establish a commission to study slavery and consider reparations for Black Americans . Plans shifted upon meeting Alderman Robin Rue Simmons and learning of her pursuit to pass the first government-funded reparations program in Evanston, Illinois. The result became The Big Payback , a documentary that follows Simmons’s efforts in Evanston and the fight to pass H.R. 40. Featuring interviews with Simmons, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), and other community leaders, The Big Payback is a view into the legislation behind reparations and how it affects communities on a local and national level. In an interview with Digital Trends, co-directors Alexander and Dow explain the … [Read more...] about Reparations and America’s dirty secret in The Big Payback | Digital Trends
The best romantic comedies on Netflix | Digital Trends
Making a resolution to fall in love this year? Well, maybe don’t put so much pressure on yourself. You can, however, resolve to get some more positive vibes in your life in the form of romantic comedies. Netflix is loaded with great rom-coms to help add levity to your life. From hilarious originals to thought-provoking classics, you’ll find something for every mood. To save you some time, we’ve gone through the library to identify the best romantic comedies on Netflix right now. We’ve also curated posts highlighting the best rom-coms on Amazon Prime Video and the best rom-coms on Hulu , just in case Netflix doesn’t have what you’re looking for. Recently added to Netflix Leap Year pg 2010 The Nutty Professor pg-13 1996 Leap Year (2010) new 33 % pg 100m Genre Romance, Comedy Stars Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, John Lithgow Directed by Anand Tucker watch on Netflix watch on Netflix … [Read more...] about The best romantic comedies on Netflix | Digital Trends
Bel-Air season 2 headlines Peacock’s February schedule | Digital Trends
The adventures of Will Smith (Jabari Banks) continue with the sophomore season of Bel-Air , which headlines Peacock’s upcoming February schedule. Arriving on February 23, Bel-Air is the dramatic reimagining of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , the famous ’90s sitcom starring Will Smith. Season 2 will continue to follow Will’s adjustment to life in Los Angeles after leaving the streets of West Philadelphia. Lowndes County and the Road to Black Power , a documentary about the young Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) that fought for voting rights and started a national movement for Black power in the 1960s, premieres February 2 on the streamer. Other notable titles that will stream throughout the month are John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum , Casino , and Pride and Prejudice . You can also catch new episodes of Poker Face , Days of our Lives , and The Real Housewives of Miami on Peacock every week. Below is the entire list of titles coming to … [Read more...] about Bel-Air season 2 headlines Peacock’s February schedule | Digital Trends