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
Emmy Picks: My Longshot Choices for Best Drama Performance
Until Emmy nominees are actually announced, I get to be in denial about who actually has a chance. In that spirit, these are my Emmy picks for best drama performances drawing only from roles that...
Culture of Pop
'The Martian' Dramatic Debut Trailer
The Martian is an upcoming film by Ridley Scott, and although the title may suggest some sort of alien, from a director who is notorious for them, this “martian” in question is actually a man....
Culture of Pop
Emmy Picks: My Choices for Outstanding Directing
Emmy submissions were released earlier this week and now even us regular, non-industry folk can still have some fun deciding what we would nominate. In that spirit, here are my Emmy picks for outstanding directing....
Comic Books
'Justice League: Gods And Monsters Chronicles' Offers Darker View on Iconic Heroes
The first season of the new Justice League animated series, Justice League: Gods And Monsters Chronicles , debuted online this week, courtesy of Machinima and DC Animated Universe mastermind Bruce Timm. The first season, consisting...
Culture of Pop
'Jurassic World' Uses More Teeth Over Substance
When the original Jurassic Park hit theaters in 1993, it was a spectacle to behold, not only in terms of special effects, but also in creativity of the story. Over two decades later, we are...
Culture of Pop
'Wayward Pines' S1 E5 Review: Logic is Gone
Burke wakes up in a delirious state. Confused as to his whereabouts, the agent fires his gun into the night multiple times after hearing a sound. Each shots misses before he receives a substantial cut...
Culture of Pop
Marlon Brando to Narrate 'Listen to Me Marlon'
Marlon Brando is the Muhammad Ali of acting. Sure, there can be arguments made for Robert DeNiro , Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, and Daniel Day Lewis, but more often than not, Mr. Brando...
Culture of Pop
John Oliver Trolls Former FIFA Official on Local TV
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver has followed up a great first season with a spectacular start to their second season. The segments for the show are hard-hitting, informative, and often viral after the show's...
Comic Books
iZombie Review: 1.13: Blaine's World (Season Finale!)
Last night iZombie delivered a fantastic season finale. It was one difficult decision after another for our hero Liv, gearing up to that final, brutal moment. "Blaine's World" did everything a finale should: it defined...
Culture of Pop
Music Preview: Ta-ku's Evocative 'Songs To Make Up To EP'
Musicians have it hard in today’s contemporary world. There’s so much stuff out there that it’s hard to find a unique sound, and even more difficult to stand out. Ta-ku doesn’t have that problem. He...
