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
'Out of the Furnace' Hasn't Been Properly Appreciated
I saw Out of the Furnace in theaters back in 2013. My draw to the movie - one with Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Woody Harrelson, Zoe Saldana, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, and Sam Shepard -...
Culture of Pop
Top 50 Stand-Up Comedians: Steven Wright, Dana Carvey
Image courtesy of the "Inside Joke interviews Steven Wright" video posted on YouTube. 18. Steven Wright The original dry-wit, deadpanning joke-teller, Steven Wright creates storms of laughter without ever raising his heart rate. His monotonous...
Culture of Hoops
The Best Sports Movies This Century (So Far)
Well, we’ve officially lived through 15 years of the 21st century, and every time that kind of milestone passes, retrospectives start popping up all over the place. Not to be outdone, we wanted to take...
Culture of Pop
"Visions of You" by Real Deal ft Tarra Layne - A Profound, Unforgettable Track
Image courtesy of the "Real Deal speaks on Ill Will's cancellation at KOTD's Vendetta 2 Redemption" video posted on YouTube. Real Deal, a rapper and battler out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has crafted something special with...
Comic Books
Top Comic Book Adaptations: No. 23 - Spawn
Despite an abhorrent critical reception, 1997’s Spawn - adapted from Todd McFarlane’s graphic novels - was an exceptional film that was just a bit before its time. A quick scan of Rotten Tomatoes reviews shows...
Culture of Pop
Top 50 Stand-Up Comedians: Patton Oswalt, Brian Regan
Image courtesy of the 'Patton Oswalt on Die Hard' video posted on YouTube. 20. Patton Oswalt I mentioned earlier in this series that Aziz Ansari was my “spirit animal” but alluded to another. That “other”...
Culture of Pop
'Carol' is Subtly Beautiful and Rewarding
Carol is recommended to prospective movie watchers interested in strong romantic chemistry within lead characters and thoughtful storytelling. Cate Blanchett plays the titular Carol Aird as Rooney Mara encompasses the younger Therese Belivet in this...
Television
2015 Year in Review for Pop Culture Spin
Selecting an image for an article with this much ranging material was difficult. I figured going with Bunk Moreland and Omar Little was a fair selection. Enjoy. Pop Culture Spin experienced a great 2015 year....
Culture of Pop
The Best Characters from Superhero Shows in 2015
2015 was a great time to be a fan of superheroes, with more superhero TV shows than ever. Here are my picks for the best characters from superhero shows in 2015. 15. Peggy Carter (Agent...
Culture of Pop
The Best Animated TV Episodes of 2015
There were some truly great animated episodes of television this year. It was tough choosing only 15, but here are my choices for the best animated TV episodes of 2015. 15. "Vision Quest" (Archer) It...
