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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...
'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 ,...
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...
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...
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...
'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...
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...
'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...
'13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi' Offers Action and Heart
If you enjoyed military films such as Lone Survivor , American Sniper , or Act of Valor , then chances are you will enjoy 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi . The subject of...
Someone Tell Robert De Niro He's Better Than This
Robert De Niro is one of the greatest actors of all time. His status as an elite performer for the ages should never be questioned. In terms of longevity, versatility, and power, De Niro can...