Virtual
ENTERTAINMENT
LOCKDOWN by Gina Castro
(OR NOT)
As Downtown Crowd was compiling this list of entertainment, we were in the mandated 30-day lockdown due to COVID-19. We didn’t know if Pensacola, or even the world, would be continuing the lockdown or back to the good ole days. But, we figured a round up of some new television shows, movies and podcasts would be good to have in case our readers need to entertain themselves during another month of quarantine or if they want to keep up with the joneses. No matter what the future holds, we’ve got you covered, Pensacola.
Television Shows
Atypical (NETFLIX) If you are looking for a com-
bination of laugh out loud and “someone hand me the tissues,” you should check Atypical out. This show follows the life of Sam Gardner, a teen on the autism spectrum, who deals with the same problems any other teenager faces. Throughout this show, you’ll learn about autism and, strangely, a lot about penguins. Atypical is a hit for fans who love How I Met Your Mother. Both shows were created by Robia Rashid. So, gather the family on the couch because you have a couple of seasons to catch up on. The fourth season of this Netflix Original primeres May 11.
La Casa de Papel (Money Heist) (NETFLIX) The law meets its match in the Spanish crime drama series La Casa de Papel, or Money Heist in English. A squad of outlaws led by the introverted genius the Professor plan a heist on the Royal Mint of Spain. The series’ many twists and turns will have you considering if anything is truly impossible. If you aren’t fluent in Spanish, don’t worry. You can still enjoy the show through English subtitles or English voice over. Trust us, by the end of the first episode, you’ll be humming “Bella Ciao” and giving banks the side eye. Mrs. America (HULU) Let me start off by
Space Force (NETFLIX) In 2018, the newest branch of the U.S. military was
established: Space Force. This television series is a comedic take on how the service members assigned to this branch discover what exactly the purpose of this branch is. Is it to fight aliens? Is it to fight Nazis on the dark side of the moon? You’ll have to watch and see. This show will be spearheaded by comedian and creator of The Office Steve Carell. Carell will be playing General Mark R. Naird. Carell and Greg Daniels, who has written for King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation, are the show’s producers. You can stream Space Force on Netflix on May 31. 8 | DOWNTOWNCROWD.COM
dropping the F bomb: Feminism. Whether you love it or you hate it-- It’s a hot topic. The Hulu miniseries Mrs. America tells the partially fictionalized story of second-wave feminists, such as Betty Friedan, Gloria Steinem and Bella Abzug, journey to getting the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) passed by Congress. The ERA guarantees citizens equal rights regardless of sex. As secondwave feminists join forces to create an inclusive feminism, conservative woman Phyllis Schlafly does her best to deconstruct their every effort. Who will win? As time does tell, feminists kinda won. Congress passed the ERA in 1972 but only 38 of the 50 states have ratified it. Even though feminists won the battle, the war has yet to be won. You can catch up with history now on Hulu.
