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I’m a huge fan of monster movies, especially all things Titan related. Whether it’s Godzilla stomping all over cities, King Kong beating his chest or the three-headed King Ghidorah wreaking havoc, there’s something about the mythology of this MonsterVerse that just speaks to me and my inner geek. AppleTV’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters tells the story of the Randa family, the founders of Monarch, the covert […]
Following in the workplace comedy mockumentary footsteps of shows like The Office and Superstore, St. Denis Medical focuses on the staff of an Oregon hospital as they navigate the stress of medical emergencies amidst the often absurd details of their personal and professional relationships. This all-star ensemble cast includes the hilarious Wendi McLendon-Covey as Joyce, the hospital administrator, who is equal parts […]
Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are getting ready to cast their ballots ahead of the fast-approaching 98th Academy Awards. Final voting opens on February 26th and closes on March 5th, ten days before the golden statuettes are awarded to the winners. This year’s final Oscar voting is especially noteworthy: Academy members must watch all the films nominated […]
Many of you are likely familiar with the popular whodunnit movie franchise, Knives Out. The latest film in the series, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, released on November 26, 2025. It is a spectacular mystery filled with action and laughs. It also made me ponder one of the ever-present “mysteries” in the modern workplace, independent contractors. The Knives […]
I am an alumnus of the University of Michigan. My son is a junior there. My closest friends went to school in Ann Arbor. So did my father-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law. Like all who bleed maize and blue, we believe that we have a responsibility to our university to embody the values of excellence, character, and integrity in everything we do. So, when the news broke last month of […]
Forget the dry HR manual—the year’s most important workplace lessons weren’t found in a compliance document; they were on your screen. From high-stakes heists to late-nigh comedy and sharp TV dramas, our EntertainHR series spent 2025 examining what not to do in the office based on examples from pop culture. We covered everything from what […]
The heist was over in eight minutes. You know which one. In an age of cyber threats and digital scams, two robbers stole priceless jewels in the most analog way. The pair broke into the Louvre in broad daylight using a truck typically used to hoist furniture through Parisian apartment windows, a disc cutter, and getaway […]
Taylor Swift, the billionaire pop icon, is famous for sending her fans secret messages in just about everything she does or says. In fact, her recent appearance on New Heights, the Kelce brothers’ podcast, had fans convinced that she is going to be performing at this years’ Super Bowl halftime show. The theory goes as […]
TikTok is home to many viral video trends, including “day in the life” and “story time” videos. “Day in the life” videos frequently contain short, collected clips of a user’s day with music, text, or voice-overs explaining their day-to-day roles (and possibly their workplace). For example, a “day in the life” video may feature an […]
If you’ve ever watched Succession, you know that the show is a fierce exploration of power, influence, and legacy, with each member of the Roy family vying to be the voice and changemaker of their family-owned company. At its core, Succession is not just about business; it’s about who gets to speak, who gets to […]