Mark McPherson

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

The 2010s might have been the end of Saturday morning network cartoons, but it was also the dawn of a new age. Cartoons of the 2010s turned to cable and streaming. With fewer restraints, it was a chance to make cartoons capable of far more than selling some toys and cramming in a moral lesson. Cartoons of this era could tell better stories, feature better animation, and provide better representation for marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ+ community.

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

The Criterion Channel is usually excellent at coming up with timely collections, and they haven’t disappointed this month. For June, the industry-renowned film distribution company and streaming service has covered several bases for summer fare, including films centering around swimming pools and a stellar selection of queer cinema to celebrate Pride Month. Criterion is also paying tribute to Gene Hackman by featuring some of the best classic films of the late actor's career.

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

The age of streaming hasn’t diminished the appeal of physical media. If anything, the limitations of streaming services have made the perks of owning a Blu-ray more apparent. There’s no worrying about whether or not the movie will be available on a streaming service (or anywhere online) if you own a physical copy. Another major draw for physical media is the quality of the film’s presentation, for both the disc and box art.

3 weeks ago | wmtv15news.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - A recent 15 Investigates report detailed just how long it took Madison’s Office of the Independent Police Monitor, or OIM, to get going. We also shared the frustration some council members had over the delay. After WMTV’s report aired, a member of the OIM reached out and made it clear: They are working towards police reform and have recommendations for Madison’s Police Department. So 15 Investigates decided to get an inside look at the work done so far.

3 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Mark McPherson |Mark Mcpherson

Westerns have been a staple of cinema since the medium began. Saying the genre’s prevalence in the mid-20th century was akin to superhero movies now would be a vast understatement. There were many films of gunslinging heroes, rambling anti-heroes, and vicious bandits of the American frontier. With such a rich history, it can be daunting to pick which Westerns to watch. The good news is that you can find most classic Westerns on Tubi, completely free of charge.