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Pop Culture Happy Hour
Unapologetically basic TV and movies that we love
Unapologetically basic TV and movies
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Nicolas Cage in National Treasure.
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When you hear the words “pumpkin spice latte,” maybe you think of fall. But maybe you just think about the pleasures of something unapologetically basic. The same can be said for movies and TV. Today, we are revealing some of the most basic things we really love – including National Treasure, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Dateline NBC, and The People’s Court.
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