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!

'The Lobster' is Dark and Quirky
Movies

'The Lobster' is Dark and Quirky

By Mike BitangaJune 07, 2016

Society is very much polluted with the illusion that we have the ability to freely choose what we want to do in most scenarios. Director Yorgos Lathimos has found the humor in that idea with...

Silicon Valley Season 3 Review: 3.7: To Build a Better Beta
Television

Silicon Valley Season 3 Review: 3.7: To Build a Better Beta

By Lenny BurnhamJune 06, 2016

This week's episode of Silicon Valley didn't have the adrenaline-pumping excitement I've come to expect from this show, but it was a solid entry with some good laughs. Its one real weakness was that there...

PHOTOS: A$AP Ferg Hits the Pitch at adidas Soccer's Mercury Center
LifeStyle

PHOTOS: A$AP Ferg Hits the Pitch at adidas Soccer's Mercury Center

By Hardwood and Hollywood StaffJune 06, 2016

Hip hop recording artist A$AP Ferg kicked off this past weekend by visiting adidas Soccer’s Mercury Center in Los Angeles, where he was gifted a custom Mexico National team jersey designed by the Chain Gang...

Christian Buckingham Interview - Talking 'Ink Master' Season 7, Making the Live Finale, & Background as an Artist
Interviews

Christian Buckingham Interview - Talking 'Ink Master' Season 7, Making the Live Finale, & Background as an Artist

By Tyler BirssJune 06, 2016

Image courtesy of Christian Buckingham's Meet The New Artist Page on Spike.com . Christian Buckingham played the Ink Master game with a combination of artistry and strategy. Known for tremendous black and grey tattoos but...

Throwback Thursday: 'Holes' Recap
Movies

Throwback Thursday: 'Holes' Recap

By Jeanie WeberJune 02, 2016

Millennials are known to be the most nostalgic of generations; it’s a fact. We yearn for the days of Nicktoons and Dunkaroos, never missing a chance to reminisce about “the good old days” like we’re...

Ney Ashley Kendall Interview - Talking Overcoming Difficulties, Motivating Factors, & Modeling Work
Interviews

Ney Ashley Kendall Interview - Talking Overcoming Difficulties, Motivating Factors, & Modeling Work

By Tyler BirssJune 02, 2016

Image provided by Ney Ashley Kendall and photo credit to Real Miami Visuals . Ney Ashley Kendall is a model based over in Miami, Florida. In my interview with her, Ney opened up and discussed...

Marissa Weiler Interview - Talking Athletic Background, Pageants, & Role With Iconic Beauty
Interviews

Marissa Weiler Interview - Talking Athletic Background, Pageants, & Role With Iconic Beauty

By Tyler BirssJune 01, 2016

Image courtesy of Marissa Weiler's Instagram page . Marissa Weiler has quite a few talents to offer. With a track & field background, extensive experience taking part in pageants, and an important role with the...

Maranda Penland Interview - Talking Background, Modeling, & Future
Interviews

Maranda Penland Interview - Talking Background, Modeling, & Future

By Tyler BirssMay 31, 2016

Image provided by Maranda Penland and photo credit to Ngueva Photography . Maranda Penland is the latest individual to join me on behalf of Baller Mind Frame/Pop Culture Spin for an interview. The Texas based...

Silicon Valley Season 3 Review: 3.6: Bachmanity Insanity
Television

Silicon Valley Season 3 Review: 3.6: Bachmanity Insanity

By Lenny BurnhamMay 30, 2016

The overwhelming feeling watching "Bachmanity Insanity" is that it just doesn't feel like an episode of Silicon Valley . There are some solid laughs and the plots work on the most basic level, but this...

Kristina Rev Interview - Talking Modeling, Dead Mood Apparel, & Music
Interviews

Kristina Rev Interview - Talking Modeling, Dead Mood Apparel, & Music

By Tyler BirssMay 30, 2016

Image courtesy of Kristina Rev's Instagram page . Kristina Rev has a variety of talents. Whether it's music related, modeling, or her own clothing project (Dead Mood Apparel), Kristina is constantly working on creative pursuits....