I am a sucker for the “hey-look-at-that-thing-from-a-thing-I-know” model that pop culture museums thrive on. I knew of artifacts I wanted to see going into the National Comedy Center, and assumed … Read More
Netflix’s “Love Hard” is a surprisingly fun Christmas rom-com
They say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. This generally applies to movie titles as well. People get degrees in marketing and make buckets and buckets of money coming … Read More
Interview: Quinn Beswick wants you to watch his “Deep Murder” shower scene
Quinn Beswick is a former child actor turned real-grown-man actor. A veteran of the Los Angeles improv and sketch comedy world, he can currently be seen on select-city big screens … Read More
Movie Mini-Review: Absurd fun in the slasher softcore parody “Deep Murder”
The characters in a softcore sex movie are getting offed one by one, in the unique new comedy Deep Murder. Directed by frequent Funny or Die helmer Nick Corirossi, the … Read More
Movie Review: “The Big Sick” is a big-hearted true-life romance
The Big Sick was one of my most anticipated movies of the summer, as featured in my Best of the Beast picks a few weeks ago, and I’m happy to … Read More
The Understudy, Canal Cafe Theatre ***
In an industry obsessed with celebrity and explosive CGI, there remains one vestige of true dramatic talent. Harry. The bobble hatted hipster sat alone on New York stage. As understudy … Read More
Review: The Lego Batman Movie (Spoiler Free)
It’s a great Batman Movie! It has been 8 long years since I’ve been able to say that sentence. In that time we’ve had two less than mediocre live action … Read More
Review: ‘Railroad Tigers’ is a Jackie Chan gem
Railroad Tigers It begins with a group of Chinese children visiting a railroad museum, a chalk drawing of a winged tiger, and a historical tale spun to enthrall an inquisitive … Read More
The Raven (1963) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, filmmaker and screenwriter Kevin DiNovis joins me to talk about a kid-friendly horror/comedy with an incredible cast – The Raven … Read More
Blood for Dracula (1974) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a campy cult classic that is also one of the funniest vampire movies ever made – Blood … Read More
The Vagrant (1992) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about an overlooked and neglected horror comedy with a fantastic cast – The Vagrant (1992). Directed by Chris … Read More
DVD Review: Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Written & Directed by Taika Waititi Starring: Sam Neil, Julian Dennison, Rhys Darby, Rima Te Wiata, and Rachel House Special Features: Commentary with Director Taika Waititi and Actors … Read More
Blu-ray review: “South Park” tackles PC culture in excellent 19th season
The premiere of South Park‘s twentieth season tonight on Comedy Central offers a nice opportunity to reflect on how both the show and we the viewers have changed since the wild and … Read More
#FantasticFest2016 – Second Wave of Films Announced!!! – UPDATED WITH PHOTOS!!
Fantastic Fest announced its second wave of titles today and this is shaping up to be an incredible year! I can’t believe the roster of directors in this list, Ana Lily … Read More
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