The hashtag #BlackPantherSoLIT started trending in March of 2016 -- nearly two years before Black Panther would arrive in theaters. Each casting announcement, teaser and trailer was heavily scrutinized as fans searched for clues about Wakanda – all of which were shrouded in secrecy, because, truly, everything about this movie is a spoiler. Black Panther smashed records for advanced ticket sales -- even Lupita Nyong’o, who is in the cast, couldn’t get a ticket for opening nigh

After spending 150+ hours watching movies in 2016, I somehow magically narrowed it down to my favorites! Here's what I loved, what I liked and what I am happy I saw for free: 1) La La Land It's a movie for dreamers. The romantic, starry-eyed kind. The kind that see Emma & Ryan floating in the air & can just say "totally not believable, but pretty!" Or see the opening number on the 105 and marvel at how they closed a freeway in LA EVER! Or who don't mind that Emma Stone doesn'