Wondering how these three things are all connected? The answer is the Grammys this past Sunday evening, and during the 3 and a half hour program there were some spectacular moments. One especially unique moment was the focus on the heavy subject of domestic violence. A message from President Barack Obama, where he called all Americans to…
Some movies do nothing but remind you of other movies. Far fewer movies are like nothing you’ve seen before. But “Jupiter Ascending” is that rare beast, a hybrid of the two extremes, and also one of the most beautifully misbegotten, bewildering dollops of insanity in recent history—no, all of film history. Even trying to explain…
It seems safe to call 2014 the year of remakes, adaptations and franchises when it comes to movies. So far, there’s been quite a buzz on all the “big name” films coming out later this year, with what seems like a new “must-watch” trailer released every day. While a trailer is never full indication of…
Giving honor to Beyoncé, co-creator of Blue Ivy, future leader of the free world, and a visual album that surpasses all albums ever, I write of her world domination free from all bias and sarcasm. But in all honesty, I think the world has seriously changed since Beyoncé’s now infamous album shocked the world last…
Remember when “Girls” was the best show on television and people wouldn’t shut up about it? How about when Miley Cyrus was normal? Things change. When “Girls” first premiered in spring of 2012, the world was ecstatic. Writer/director/actress Lena Dunham had somehow crafted a sitcom so true to life it hurt. Her tale of four…
News about celebrities comes out every day. Who’s getting divorced, who’s having a baby, who’s drag racing in the streets. But no news can be worse than the most permanent news story–who died. On Feb. 2, Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away. The Academy Award winner has been described as one of the best actors of…
Like it or not, it’s Oscar time again, which means it’s time for us to start our annual bout of anger over snubs, hopeful wishes for our favorites, and bewilderment over some of the stranger (read: not very deserving) candidates this year. Unlike last year’s surprisingly diverse crop, this year is much more homogenous and…
