‘An Appreciation of JJ Cale’: Music and a Legacy to Remember [Review]

‘An Appreciation of JJ Cale’: Music and a Legacy to Remember [Review]

In July of 2013, the world lost of one of the most important, severely underrated, and incredibly influential musical figures of the twentieth century: JJ Cale. Despite never reaching critical success on his own, Cale was the driving force behind the most prominent blues and rock songwriters and guitarists of the era. Moreover, JJ Cale […]

Netflix Classic Movies: Assassination (1987) [Review]

Netflix Classic Movies: Assassination (1987) [Review]

Assassination is a taut and action-packed drama that is now available for streaming on Netflix. It co-stars real-life husband and wife actors, Charles Bronson (The Great Escape) and Jill Ireland (The Valachi Papers). The classic film is centered on a secret service agent’s (Bronson) attempts to foil an assassination plot against the newly elected first […]

Robin Williams: Comic Genius and Tortured Soul

Robin Williams: Comic Genius and Tortured Soul

Robin Williams, the comic genius with a tortured soul who entertained countless people over his four decades in show business, succumbed to his angst in August 2014 and committed suicide at the age of 63. The comedian was an undeniable and unique talent, who delighted audiences with his keen observations, rapid-fire wit, and contagious energy. […]

Philip Seymour Hoffman Shines in ‘A Most Wanted Man’ [Review]

Philip Seymour Hoffman Shines in ‘A Most Wanted Man’ [Review]

Philip Seymour Hoffman shines in A Most Wanted Man, which is one of his final film roles prior to his death. As most readers are already aware, Hoffman was found dead of a heroin overdose in his Upper West Side apartment in Manhattan back in February 2014. The native New Yorker and talented actor left behind a […]

‘The Killing’ Concludes Its Series Run on Netflix [Review]

‘The Killing’ Concludes Its Series Run on Netflix [Review]

The Killing concluded its series run on Netflix this summer. The fourth and final season became available for streaming on the media service on August 1, 2014. The series presented its swan song of six episodes, thanks to the streaming media giant that has saved the drama from cancellation twice. How does the series end for […]

Hollywood Deep Pockets: Highest-Paid TV Actors and Actresses for 2014

Hollywood Deep Pockets: Highest-Paid TV Actors and Actresses for 2014

Hollywood deep pockets: Who has them? While TV is a source of entertainment for viewers and critics alike, it also can provide a substantial livelihood for some of the actors involved in the medium. Some of the longest-running and most popular TV series also have significant price tags attached to them, especially where the talent is […]

Shonda Rhimes Brings #TGIT to ABC

Shonda Rhimes Brings #TGIT to ABC

Shonda Rhimes is bringing #TGIT to ABC. The hashtag, as many may be aware of, stands for “Thank God It’s Thursday.” The über executive producer, who has dominated ABC’s Thursday night lineup with hit dramas Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, will take over the Thursday night lineup for Fall of 2014. Rhimes will add new drama, […]

Lena Dunham: The Millennial Voice of Feminism?

Lena Dunham: The Millennial Voice of Feminism?

Lena Dunham could be considered the new voice of feminism or Betty Friedan of the millennial generation. Many supporters and detractors alike are anxiously awaiting the release of Dunham’s upcoming memoir, Not That Kind of Girl, which is slated for its debut on September 30. In summary, the brave and ballsy millennial figurehead reflects on her […]