Score a $12 Fandango Code

If you're a candy lover, then you're in luck. If you buy three qualifying bags of M&Ms, you can get a $12 code from Fandango. You can read more about the promotion here.

There are a few things to note about this deal. One, certain types of M&M bags do not qualify for the promotion. For example, you cannot apply a bag of mini M&Ms to this deal. Another strange thing about this deal is that although the code comes from Fandango, you cannot use it online. After submitting a photo of your purchases and a receipt, you will receive a code from Fandango that can be used at the box office at movie theaters participating in this promotion.

The good news is that you will receive your code by email very quickly. I got mine within a few hours of submitting all my stuff. Although it is inconvenient that I cannot apply the code online to reserve a seat in advance, I will not have to pay the $1.50 convenience fee that Fandango charges.

Remember This 'Daily Show' Segment from 2012?

The first day of the Republican National Convention started today. It's already been quite a shit show. Representative Steve King said some pretty racist remarks, Rudy Giuliani looked crazy in his speech, and Melania Trump is accused of plagiarism.

It feels like the 2012 RNC took place in a much simpler time for this country. This 'Daily Show' segment from that election year is hysterical. Check out the clip below:

2016 Emmy Snubs

This year's Emmy nominations were announced this morning. I think there were some well-deserved picks throughout the categories. It took a few seasons, but Thomas Middleditch finally got recognized for his acting on 'Silicon Valley.' I was also glad to see Kyle Chandler nominated for the second year in a row for his work on 'Bloodline.' But it's always fun to discuss some of the snubs. Below are some of my picks:

'Orange is the New Black'

I was surprised that 'Orange is the New Black' got snubbed in major categories. The first two seasons were both nominated for lots of Emmys. I think one reason the program got snubbed this year is because voters had to consider the show for season three, which premiered on Netflix over a year ago. That season was probably not very fresh in their memories as opposed to other more recent series that were submitted for consideration. I bet many of the voters have already binged season four of 'Orange is the New Black,' which was posted on Netflix last month.

Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac's performance in 'Show Me a Hero' was excellent. The Hollywood Foreign Press thought so too and awarded him a Golden Globe in January. However, Emmy voters chose not to nominate his work on the HBO miniseries. 'Show Me a Hero' premiered last August. Emmy voters probably forgot about the program and instead went on to nominate more recent performances, such as Tom Hiddleston's work in 'The Night Manager.'

Iwan Rheon

'Game of Thrones' scored 23 Emmy nominations this morning. Fan favorites Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) and Kit Harington (Jon Snow) each received nominations in the Supporting Actor category. If it were up to me, I would have recognized Iwan Rheon instead of Peter Dinklage. Nothing against Dinklage, I just think his character was not that interesting this past season. He didn't have much to work with, unlike say in season four when his character was on trial and delivered memorable monologues. Ramsay Bolton was a despicable character, but Iwan Rheon's acting in season six was quite good and I would have liked to have seen him recognized by the Emmys this year.

Other Noticeable Snubs

Michelle Monaghan ('The Path')

Fabian Wagner (Cinematographer for Battle of the Bastards) 

Check Out the Poster for 'La La Land'

The internet has been buzzing today over the release of the first trailer for 'La La Land,' Damien Chazelle's latest film. A friend of mine who works at Lionsgate shared the poster for the musical on his Facebook page this morning. Check out the artwork below: