Tag Archives: Listography

17 Reasons Why The Mindy Project Is The Best Female Comedy on Hulu

Actors, Editorial, Fictional Characters, Television December 11, 2014 shawhamp

Ladies, rejoice! If you haven’t seen The Mindy Project, you’re missing out on the voice of a generation. Here are some of the best gifs to prove the point. 1. From the first few episodes, we loved her open honesty to her best friend. 2. She gave women new hope on fat come-backs 3. She has people around her to hold her accountable. 4. Mindy is totally one of us, here in the fandom, and feels our struggles. 5. She voices our soul-crushed thoughts perfectly.…

Christmas for BookNerds 2014

Books December 2, 2014 shawhamp

Today is a great day for readers everywhere: Both Goodreads and the NY Times have released their best of 2014 picks just in time for your christmas wish list. If you’re like all of us at Larkable, you enjoy a good book. But you totally judge books by their covers, so how, out of this amazing age of digital media, do you choose the best book? Easy: with our help! On December 2nd, Goodreads announced their 2014 Goodreads Choice Awards. This list is definitely worth…

I wish I had friends as cool as these people

10 Things That Happen When You Marathon 3 Seasons of Big Bang Theory in 3 Days

Editorial, Fictional Characters, Television November 24, 2014 shawty007

Binge-watching. Is there any activity better known by Millenials? When we aren’t busy working those obnoxious service jobs or updating Facebook, browsing the latest addition on Netflix is likely your next stop (as a fellow Millenial, this observation is made without judgement). And what’s wrong with that? Well, in this weather: absolutely nothing. But sometimes, coming off a three day binge can be the hardest part. You find yourself waiting for the wheezing groan of the TARDIS in the garden outside. You imagine intricate deductions…

Why July 8th Was A Good Day on Facebook

Editorial July 9, 2014 shawhamp

For those who tuned in early in the morning on Facebook, the day did not disappoint. We really could have used that on a Monday, but whatever, we’ll take it on Tuesday too. Diagon Alley Officially Opened (image source via link below) Never before have I been to Universal Studios, but thanks to all my friends in Florida who got to preview the soft openings and articles like this pointing out Easter Eggs have made me add Orlando to my list of destinations. Rita Skeeter…

District Heroes Collection

Movies June 24, 2014 shawhamp

In a stunning, shocking, and brutally honest move, Lionsgate released movie posters for the highly anticipated Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 that quite frankly forces a double take. Perhaps one of the most highly recognized vocab words in high school was propaganda. Lionsgate holds nothing back in their revolutionary marketing efforts by distributing recreated propaganda from Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay. If you’ve read Mockingjay, these posters are only going to get your blood racing. If you haven’t read Mockingjay…how can you really call yourself a fan?…

Three New Reasons to Get Excited for “Star Wars Episode VII”

Actors, Movies June 2, 2014 shawty007

Twitter and Deadline confirm, Lupita Nyong’O and Gwendoline Christie have joined the cast of the upcoming Star Wars film. We reported last month that writer/director J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan had teased that, despite a full casting announcement, further announcements had yet to be made. Of course, his video sparked speculation again that previous rumors about Zac Efron’s participation in the movie might be correct after all. Unfortunately, Efron’s casting is not to be, but we’re definitely more pumped to hear confirmation that the brilliant,…

“Boy Meets World” Is Back To Raise a New Generation

Actors, Editorial, Television April 21, 2014 shawty007

There’s a reboot coming your way — are you ready for it? For many of us 20-somethings (and older), growing up, the TGIF lineup on ABC was an essential part of our weekend. This included Sabrina The Teenage Witch, the short lived Teen Angel and, of course, Boy Meets World. For this writer, tuning in every weekend for the latest adventures of Cory Matthews, Shawn Hunter and Topanga Lawrence was a necessity in my household. The show had it all, ranging from achingly relevant to hilariously impractical. It’s…

5 Reasons Why ‘The Winter Soldier’ is a Must See

Editorial, Movies April 5, 2014 shawhamp

Here at Larkable, we’ve been very excited about the new Captain America: The Winter Soldier movie, and now we have 5 legitimate reasons why you should be too. 5. The 3D is out of this world Let’s get this out of the way: there’s no such thing as an original story–it’s all in the delivery. When it comes to movies it breaks down into several components, but cinematography is huge, and The Winter Soldier delivers a stunning visual performance. I saw it in IMAX 3D;…

6 Reasons Why We’re Cautiously Looking Forward to “Eleanor and Park,” The Movie

Books, Movies April 4, 2014 shawty007 1 Comment

On Tuesday, Dreamworks Studios announced that it was picking up the film rights to the New York Times Best Selling debut novel from Rainbow Rowell, Eleanor and Park. Lately, YA fiction to film has been all the rage in Hollywood, from Veronica Roth’s Divergent, to John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars and Paper Towns. When Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor and Park first hit shelves in 2013, reviews hailed it as a “a beautiful, haunting love story” for young adults. Is this book for everyone? Of course not, few…

Top 5 Reasons Why We’re Obsessed with the CW’s Reign

Actors, Editorial, Fictional Characters, Television March 17, 2014 shawty007

The CW has done it again: Freshman Series Reign has fans enthralled… And Larkable is no exception. Purchased for development back in fall of 2012, Reign was promoted as “Game of Thrones” meets Marie Antoinette — producers did not disappoint. Of course, the show conforms to common CW tropes: a dramatic love triangle, will-they-won’t-they relationships, and more hook-ups and break ups in the first 14 episodes than most rookie shows could hope to pull off. Despite all the clichés, Reign gets several things right, retaining an element of…

Top 5 Reasons Why We Can’t Wait for the Next Installment of “Legend of Korra”

Editorial, Television March 10, 2014 shawty007

Warning: this post contains spoilers for season 2 of Legend of Korra! [Likely you’ve already watched it (and watched it again) but if not — proceed with caution.] Book 2: Spirits (AKA season 2) of Legend of Korra only wrapped a little over three months ago but who isn’t already anticipating the next installment? “Spirits” wrapped at a point of such potential, it’s hard to believe we have to wait who knows how long for Book 3: Changes. In the season finale of Korra, “Light in the…

The 5 Best Fandom Drinks You Don’t Want To Miss

Editorial March 8, 2014 shawhamp

When you sit down to watch your favorite show, get in the mood with these 5 best fandom drinks. 5. Downton Abbey Bordeux In Edwardian England, Bordeaux was the wine of choice amongst the British nobility. Available in both Blanc (white wine) and Claret (red wine), these French wines are from Dulong Grand Vins in Bordeaux, France. Dulong Grand Vins has been in the winemaking industry for over 130 years, so Edwardian-era wine is definitely their thing. This vineyard wanted to honor Downton Abbey, so…