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
SNL Spoofs "Corner Boys" in Current Day Brooklyn
This past week, Kevin Hart hosted SNL and was part of one of the better sketches seen in some time. In it, Hart, Jay Pharaoh, and Keenan Thompson play "corner boys" (drug dealers) in current...
Culture of Pop
Three Reasons to Binge-Watch 'The Fall'
The Fall is an 11-episode crime drama that showcases its two leads in exceptional form. Gillian Anderson, a star of the classic series, The X-Files , plays a senior police officer in pursuit of Jamie...
Culture of Pop
Three Lyrically Legendary Immortal Technique Songs
Immortal Technique is a madman on beats. Expect a pushed psyche and a riveted soul when listening to his music. The underground legend is known for a lyrical approach to his songs and there isn't...
Culture of Pop
'American Sniper' Review: Slow Start, Heavy Remainder
American Sniper succeeds in paying homage to a true American hero, Chris Kyle, who is portrayed by Bradley Cooper in his Best Actor, Oscar-nominated role. The movie itself has also been nominated for an Oscar....
Culture of Pop
'Constantine' Review: The Saint of Last Resorts, Part 2
This week, Constantine delivered an entertaining, effective hour of action that didn't lag with "The Saint of Last Resorts, Part 2." The characters are, if not more three-dimensional, at least fun to watch. While John...
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'The McCarthys' Review: Hall of Fame
The McCarthys has always been fun, but lately it's really hit its stride with a run of excellent episodes (knock on wood). "Hall of Fame" brings us yet another emotional episode that's funny throughout and...
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Brett Gelman Special Premieres on Adult Swim
Join Brett Gelman (Dinner With Friends With Brett Gelman and Friends) for his new special Dinner With Family With Brett Gelman And Brett Gelman's Family. Helping him out are legendary actors Tony Roberts (Annie Hall,...
Culture of Pop
Oscar Nominations 2015: Check the Entire List
The Oscar nominations for 2015 have officially arrived. As always, debate over snubs and surprises will reign between now and when the awards are given. Without further drifting from the inevitable, here's the entire list...
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro Team Up
Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese have teamed up for a project! That’s the good news. The bad news is that it’s for an extended commercial. The ugly part about it is that...
Culture of Pop
The All-Time Greatest Rap Battles
Image courtesy of okwerdz.com Rap battles have been ongoing ever since the initial roots of the rap game. Grind Time was a legendary battle league that's lesser version is now called Grind Time Now. King...
