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!
Movies
Throwback Thursday: 'The Witches' (1990)
You’d think if Pee-wee’s Big Adventure scared me to the point that I didn’t sleep for weeks, that a movie like The Witches would have actually just killed a crybaby like me. However, somehow The...
Music
The "Dream World" of AraabMUZIK: A Colorful Triumph Not For The Weak-Hearted
Being young in Los Angeles with a passion for partying usually means you’re hitting a couple of music festivals annually, and if we’re calling a spade a spade, then we’re talking raving. I personally pride...
Movies
'Ghostbusters' is Forgettable Fun
It has been nearly 30 years since the last Ghostbusters film was released, and fans have been eagerly waiting with their proton packs ready for this film, which is essentially a reboot of the franchise....
Music
Sintax Drops Vivid "The Omen" Music Video
Few in the underground can match Sintax, a rap duo made of Lumi The Impaler and Skippy Ickum. It was an honor to have reviewed their album The Clinic back in May to which I...
Movies
Throwback Thursday: 'Spy Kids' (2001)
If you were stranded on a desert island with only one movie, you would want that movie to be Spy Kids . Spy Kids is the only movie you need to watch ever again. Eight...
Interviews
Kerstyn Inouye Interview - Talking Work as Stylist, Blogging, & Social Media
Image courtesy of Kerstyn Inouye's Instagram page . Kerstyn Inouye is a necessary person to follow if fashion peaks your interest on any sort of level. The blogger and stylist has developed a social media...
Television
'Mr. Robot' Season 2 Debut Review (E1 & E2)
Mr. Robot is the most timely and relevant show currently airing. Its debut season developed a significant following and won critical acclaim, both of which were deserved aspects. I'm not going to delve into why...
Television
The Best TV Episodes of 2016 So Far: The Top Ten!
CR: Patrick McElhenney/FX Now that we're halfway through the year, I'm counting down the best TV episodes of 2016 so far. It's time for the final installment of my list, with the very best episodes...
Movies
Throwback Thursday: 'Anastasia' (1997)
Okay, so to be totally forthright, Anastasia is one of my favorite movies. I’ve probably seen it upwards of 100 times. BUT it’s been a while (and by a while I mean maybe five years),...
Television
The Best TV Episodes of 2016 So Far: 11-20
Now that we're halfway through the year, I'm counting down my picks for the Best TV Episodes of 2016 So Far. From children's cartoons to action shows, these were some of the best that TV...
