Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.

Series inspired by the stories of GK Chesterton; a Catholic priest has a knack for solving mysteries in his English village.

Among the eccentrics and cult personalities in the stranger-than-fiction world of big cat owners, few stand out more than Joe Exotic, a mulleted, gun-toting polygamist and country western singer who presides over an Oklahoma roadside zoo. Charismatic but misguided, Joe and an unbelievable cast of characters including drug kingpins, conmen, and cult leaders all share a passion for big cats and the status and attention their dangerous menageries garner. But things take a dark turn when Carole Baskin, an animal activist and owner of a big cat sanctuary, threatens to put them out of business, stoking a rivalry that eventually leads to Joe's arrest for a murder-for-hire plot, and reveals a twisted tale where the only thing more dangerous than a big cat is its owner.

2020 American true crime documentary miniseries

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The movies, music, & TV I turn to while I'm on lockdown

My Quarantine Go-tos

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American jazz pianist and composer (1917–1982)

Most Innovative Jazz Pianists For Harmony / Chord Work

Undeniably innovative & influential jazz musicians who are under-appreciated by all but the truest of jazz fans

Under-appreciated Jazz Musicians 

Movies (and a few TV Shows) that vividly depict what it is like be in the whirlwind of making movies 

Greatest Movies (and Shows) on Filmmaking 

These films have a protagonist (or a villain) that embodies stoic virtues and ideals

1952 American Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann

1994 American drama film directed by Frank Darabont

Movies that Embody Stoicism

Shows you can turn on and get work done while they play in the background. Shows that are easy to zone out to and don't require that much attention. 

Shows You Can Work To As Background TV

While so many of us are being forced to work from home, satires and dramas about office dynamics can almost feel like a quaint relic. Here’s a list of some of the most interesting depictions of office life through the years and throughout the world - both movies and TV series.

Best films and series about the workplace 

Frame-by-frame, these movies define what it means to be "cool" in cinematic terms. 

Movies that epitomize "cool"

For when only a quaint and cozy murder mystery from the comfort of your home will do...

My Quarantine Go-tos

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