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!
Comic Books
Top Comic Book Adaptations: No. 16 - Hellboy
While two powerhouse comic book companies were defining themselves as either bright and fun or brooding and provocative, Dark Horse Comics was redefining the dichotomy with the character known as Hellboy. The wisecracking demon was...
Culture of Pop
Top 50 Stand-Up Comedians: No. 11 - Katt Williams
Image courtesy of the "Katt Williams on Evolution and Atheists" video posted on YouTube. 11. Katt Williams If you ask any stand-up comedian from the most well known to those just getting their starts at...
Culture of Pop
Assessing Cate Blanchett/Rooney Mara's Oscar Chances for 'Carol'
Carol was a critic's delight and a showcase of brilliance for Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in 2015. I had the pleasure of reviewing Carol for a Pop Culture Spin article , and my remarks...
Culture of Pop
'Anomalisa' is a Surreal Experience of Truth
Paramount Animation: Anomalisa Sometimes the world isn’t enough for a person, especially when they’re drowning in white noise. Charlie Kaufman , screenwriter of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , writes and directs Anomalisa ,...
Comic Books
Valiant Comics Weekly: Imperium #12 and Wrath of the Eternal Warrior #3
Warning: the following contains spoilers This week in Valiant comics, Wrath of the Eternal Warrior rages on towards the conclusion of its first arc, entitled 'Risen,' while Imperium ends 'The Vine Imperative' with an unexpected...
Culture of Pop
The Flash Review: 2.10: Potential Energy
The Flash returned last night with an episode that focused on Barry Allen's relationship with Patty Spivot. The old problem of him keeping secrets from a woman he's close to felt worn out. There's nothing...
Culture of Pop
Review: 'Supergirl' S1 E10
One of my least favorite scary movie tropes is creepy dolls, so I was not pleased when this week’s episode of Supergirl decided to use all of the creepy dolls. Of course this was probably...
Culture of Pop
'Suicide Squad' Drops Wickedly Gripping Trailer
Suicide Squad has dropped a trailer that movie fans should be drooling over. This movie was named in PCS writer Zach Bencomo's piece on the top five most anticipated films of 2016, and we can...
Culture of Pop
PCS Exclusive: Larry The Cable Guy Talks Charity Golf, Stand-Up, His Favorite Comedians, & More
Image courtesy of Katrina J Houdek/Flickr. ORLANDO, Fla. – Larry the Cable Guy doesn’t care that he stinks at golf. “I can hit the ball great on the driving range,” the 52-year-old comedian said, “but...
Culture of Pop
'Spotlight' Named Best Picture by Critics' Choice Awards
Spotlight took the title of Best Picture courtesy of the Critics' Choice Awards. The movie is also eligible for the same honor for the upcoming Academy Awards. I reviewed Spotlight here for PCS back in...
