Allison Shoemaker

Chicago

Critic, Editor and Host at Podlander Drunkcast

Critic/editor🎙️: @podlandercast. 📖: How TV Can Make You Smarter. Rep @janklownesbit. @MomsDemand volunteer. Bi, she/her. Never doubt my commitment to the bit.

Articles

Weekend watch guide: “The Woman in the Yard" summons scares

4 weeks ago | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

If it ever feels like there’s just too much content, there’s a reason for that: dozens of streaming services, big releases available for rental at home, and movie theaters full of blockbusters and independent films alike. So we’re here to help. In our new column, we’ll make some recommendations for viewing each weekend.
Weekend watch guide: "Wicked" is now streaming

1 month ago | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in "Wicked" (Universal Pictures) If it ever feels like there’s just too much content, there’s a reason for that: dozens of streaming services, big releases available for rental at home, and movie theaters full of blockbusters and independent films alike. So we’re here to help. In our new column, we’ll make some recommendations for viewing each weekend.
What to watch this weekend: “Black Bag," “The Substance" and more

1 month ago | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

Clockwise from top left: Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender in "Black Bag;" "The Wild Robot;" Demi Moore in "The Substance;" Timothée Chalamet in "Dune: Part Two." If it ever feels like there’s just too much content, there’s a reason for that: dozens of streaming services, big releases available for rental at home, and movie theaters full of blockbusters and independent films alike. So we’re here to help.
"Mickey 17," "Flow," "Conclave," "Anora" and more to watch this weekend

1 month ago | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

Clockwise from top right: "Flow," Robert Pattinson in "Mickey 17," Ralph Fiennes in "Conclave," Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn in "Anora." If it ever feels like there’s just too much content, there’s a reason for that: dozens of streaming services, big releases available for rental at home, and movie theaters full of blockbusters and independent films alike. So we’re here to help.
Super Bowl 2025 FAQ: Where, when, how to stream

2 months ago | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

The Vince Lombardi Trophy has been polished, the helmets have been shined and the playoff games have all been played off: The only thing left on the NFL's to-do list is the Big Game. We've pulled together all the big questions (and answers!) regarding Super Bowl Sunday, the biggest night in sports. Read on for the whos, whats, wheres, whens and hows of Super Bowl 59, this year's clash of the NFL titans.
Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season

Oct 17, 2024 | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

Photo: CatLane (iStock / Getty Images) (Getty Images) Spooky season is in full swing. And whether you’re planning on throwing a Halloween party or having a cozy night in after some trick or treating, odds are, you’re going to want a cocktail. We’ve scoured the internet for some of the spookiest cocktail recipes we could find. Some are more complicated than others, but most are fairly simple, not to mention tasty and thematically appropriate.
Spooky season for kids: Watch these 7 scary movies this week

Oct 10, 2024 | fox5atlanta.com | Allison Shoemaker

Welcome to Halloweentown! This spooky season, we'll be bringing you a fresh crop of scary movies to watch every week – one for every day of the scariest month of the year. This week' we're focusing on kid-friendly flicks. Not all of these movies are available for free – though several of them are! – but all are available to either rent or stream. We've got classics, cult faves, newer movies and familiar screams alike.
Six apple recipes to try this week

Oct 10, 2024 | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

Photo: bhofack2 - iStock / Getty Images Plus (Getty Images) There’s so much to love about fall: the leaves, the sweaters, the pets in Halloween costumes. But for our money, one of the very best things about autumn is that it’s apple season. We’ve scoured the internet for some of the most delicious apple-related we could find, focusing on recipes in which the apples are indispensable, even if they’re not the main ingredient. And while we love apple pie – who doesn’t?
Spooky season for kids: Watch these 7 scary movies this week

Oct 7, 2024 | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

Welcome to Halloweentown! This spooky season, we'll be bringing you a fresh crop of scary movies to watch every week – one for every day of the scariest month of the year. This week' we're focusing on kid-friendly flicks. Not all of these movies are available for free – though several of them are! – but all are available to either rent or stream. We've got classics, cult faves, newer movies and familiar screams alike.
Spooky season flicks: Watch these 6 scary movies this week

Oct 1, 2024 | livenowfox.com | Allison Shoemaker

Welcome to Halloweentown! This spooky season, we'll be bringing you a fresh crop of scary movies to watch every week – one for every day of the scariest month of the year. Not all of these movies are available for free – though several of them are! – but all are available to either rent or stream. We've got classics, cult faves, new flicks and familiar screams alike.