Inspired by the Robert Langdon universe site takeover earlier this month, I thought it would be a good moment to check the status of the upcoming National Treasure TV series. Both franchises scratch the same adventure and hidden history itch. Consider this your primer on what we know so far …
September has unofficially turned into Dan Brown month here at AylaRuby.com. I’ve written before about how excited I was to watch Peacock’s The Lost Symbol. Now that I’ve seen it, the show has great potential and was worth the wait. It’s not perfect, but it has promise. The redemption of Robert Langdon Inferno, the …
The Lost Symbol is premiering on Peacock later this month, and I can’t wait. Set in Washington, DC, The Lost Symbol stars Ashley Zukerman as Robert Langdon and Valorie Curry as Katherine Solomon. Eddie Izzard stars as Peter Solomon, Langdon’s mentor. There are Freemasons, puzzles, and dastardly plots – what more could you want? The history of the …
While researching a forthcoming article, I discovered that a third film in the DaVinci Code universe slipped under my radar. Inferno, starring Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, was released in 2016. This shocked me because I don’t remember it at all. But it’s also possible I was too busy watching Netflix’s Jessica Jones to …
If you’re a parent of young children, you’ve probably heard of the Paw Patrol Movie. Along with Disney+s Bluey, the animated show about superhero pups is one of those rare kids’ shows that have broken through to the world of grown-up entertainment. The Nickelodeon show follows a group of dogs as they …
The Mysterious Benedict Society is live on Disney+, and the series is peculiar in all the best ways. The show, based on the best-selling book series of the same name by author Trenton Lee Stewart is the latest venture into original programming by the streaming behemoth. The show’s synopsis gives a sense …
Cinderella is a classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that has been told and retold for centuries. Camila Cabello, the mega-talented singer, is set to take on the role of Cinderella in her lead role debut in a new film adaptation from Amazon Prime Video and Sony Pictures. She’ll step into a legend …
Netflix’s This is Pop docu-series is a fascinating look at the history of pop music and how it has evolved over the years. The episode, The Boyz II Men Effect, is a must-watch for any Philadelphian or recovering Philadelphian. Music as a snapshot of the times The episode has some work to do …
Hallmark Channel movies are known for their heartwarming stories, happy endings, and beautiful scenery. It’s a formula that delivers comfort movie after movie and is part of why audiences are so loyal to the brand. But what happens when a Hallmark movie doesn’t quite meet expectations? That’s what we have …
The pilot episode of Burn Notice is a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that introduces us to Michael Westen, a spy who is “burned” by his own government. It’s 90 minutes that fly by. Matt Nix wrote the pilot while Jace Alexander directed it, and it has so much rewatchability. The premise of Burn Notice After a deal …