Category: Culture of Pop
This is Hardwood and Hollywood's section for all things having to do with pop culture - movies, TV, music, interviews with celebrities, both traditional and modern, and comic books. Keep your eyes on our words as we keep our fingers on the pulse of pop culture!
Culture of Pop
'Wayward Pines' S1 E6 Review: Decent Recovery
Wayward Pines returns from a brief break period with a town consumed by a chaotic makeup. Crashed cars, burned down buildings, and a long-haired, disheveled Pilcher give the audience an unclear picture of how the...
Culture of Pop
'Masterminds' Releases Goofy, Unusual Trailer
Masterminds seems like an off-the-wall and fictionalized tale of human stupidity. Pathetically for those involved in the crime, this Zach Galifianakas and Kristen Wiig heist comedy is based on a true story. Referred to as...
Culture of Pop
'Cop Car' Trailer Starring Kevin Bacon
Kevin Bacon will be playing a crazy cop in his new film, Cop Car . Yes, that’s right, Bacon will be playing a “pig,” as the N.W.A referred to them from time to time. Despite...
Culture of Pop
Hey, 'True Detective' Critics, Calm Down
There's always a certain nostalgia, a dedicated sense of loyalty, to originals. Be it movies or shows, remakes/creations with different takes tend to be judged by a critical group of beholders. In the case of...
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'A Deadly Adoption' - No, Seriously, What Is This?
If you haven't heard of A Deadly Adoption , all you need to know lives in the trailer right here . Seriously, watch it now if you haven't already. Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig decided...
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Emmy Picks: My Choices for Outstanding Writing
For the last entry in my Emmy picks, I'm doing the category most near and dear to my heart: outstanding writing. There were some truly well-crafted, touching, hilarious episodes of TV this round so let's...
Culture of Pop
Examining Ruby Rose in 'Orange Is the New Black'
Ruby Rose embodies Stella Carlin in Orange Is the New Black , an astonishingly striking character who makes her first appearance about halfway through Season 3. Because of her looks and relationship with Taylor Schilling's...
Culture of Pop
'True Detective' S2 E1 Review: Slow Yet Commanding
True Detective kicks off its Season 2 run with a slick intro full of expectedly dark imagery. Once the music stops, we shift to Colin Farrell's mustached character, Ray Velcoro. He drops off his heavyset...
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Emmy Picks: My Longshot Choices for Outstanding Drama Series
Until Emmy nominees are announced, I get to be in denial about what has a real shot of getting acknowledgment. In that spirit, here are my Emmy Picks for outstanding drama series, drawing only from...
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Emmy Picks: My Choices for Outstanding Comedy Series
Emmy ballots were released last week. Nominations won't be announced until July 16. Until then, we all get to talk about the TV shows we'd like to see nominated, whether they actually have a shot...
