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
A Mostly Complete History of WrestleMania Main Events
There was once a time when the WrestleMania Main Event was announced months in advance. It was a coveted spot that was reserved for the winner of the Royal Rumble match and whoever the reigning...
Television
The Long Road to John Cena vs. The Undertaker
Although it hasn't been announced yet, this Sunday John Cena and The Undertaker will face off in a one-on-one match at the WWE's 34th annual WrestleMania pay-per-view. Frankly, I couldn't be more excited for it...
Television
Bob’s Burgers Season 8 Review: 8.12: The Hurt Soccer
This week Bob’s Burgers season 8 delivered a great, well-structured episode that focused on the relationship between Bob Belcher and Louise Belcher. Episodes centered on Bob and Louise always have a very special brand of...
Movies
'Ready Player One' is a Love Song to Fandom
Ready Player One (Warner Bros.) Ready Player One Who would you want to be in a world where pop culture comes to life? Ready Player One is Steven Spielberg’s return to blockbuster adventure, as he...
Television
Gotham Season 4 Review: 4.16: One of My Three Soups
This week Gotham season 4 delivered an episode that felt like a live action version of Batman: the Animated Series . Ben McKezie directed the episode. He demonstrated an impressive ability to create well-crafted sequences...
Television
iZombie Season 4 Review: 4.5: Goon Struck
This week iZombie season 4 delivered a gripping episode by focusing on Chase Graves and the worldbuilding of the show. Chase is a captivating antagonist and Jason Dohring was fantastic in this episode. The threat...
Television
Silicon Valley Season 5 Review: 5.1: Grow Fast or Die Slow
The Silicon Valley season 5 premiere felt confident and strong in the story its setting up. In the past couple of seasons, the story floundered a lot. Part of this was because it kept introducing...
Television
Gotham Season 4 Review: 4.15: The Sinking Ship, The Grand Applause
This week’s episode of Gotham season 4 rushed through a lot of story. The alliances formed quickly and admittedly sloppily. But, that kept everything fun and entertaining. I can’t complain. This episode reunited Ed Nygma...
Television
Riverdale Season 2 Review: 2.16: Primary Colors
Photo: Katie Yu/The CW The biggest issue with Riverdale season 2 is how much it requires the audience to think about its politics. Shaky messaging wouldn’t matter as much if the show focused on the...
Television
iZombie Season 4 Review: 4.4: Brainless in Seattle, Part 2
This week iZombie season 4 wrapped up a 2-parter about Liv Moore being on romcom fan brain. The episode felt anticlimactic and I’m not sure why this story was deserving of being a 2 week...
