Best of the Beast Summer ’18 Preview Ahh, summer is back and as the kids get out of school and the adults pray for the merciful end of Stormy weather, … Read More
Album Review: Parallel Person by Varsity
I don’t know about you, but spring into summer is when I want to break out some indie music and drive around with the windows down. Varsity’s sophomore LP, Parallel … Read More
Review: They Might Be Giants in Covington, KY
I essentially grew up with Doctor Worm as my pediatrician — by that I mean, my parents were obsessed with They Might Be Giants, so my childhood was full of … Read More
Music News: Robin’s Picks for April Metal
Monthly Metal: April ’18 It’s April 2018, and I’m making a bit of a roundup of the upcoming album releases I’m looking forward to this month. And there are a … Read More
Revisit your favorite IPs in “Ready Player One”? How ‘Bout No?
The Ernest Cline book Ready Player One is a story by a pop culture fanboy for pop culture fanboys. It’s full of signifiers and not-very-deep references that make young Gen … Read More
Music: Live Music with Helleborus, Dark Funeral, and Septicflesh
My Comrade of Destruction, (who will henceforth be referred to as my CoD), and I were lucky enough to go see the triple threat of Helleborus, Dark Funeral, and Septicflesh … Read More
Opinion: The Latest Bad Behavior of @MoviePass
The sheen might be wearing thin on Movie Pass. I’ve been a champion of the service since I joined last year. It’s an excellent affordable way to see films for … Read More
How ‘Bout No? to “Fifty Shades Freed,” Yes to home haircuts
We’ve entered the entertainment Dead Zone that is the beginning of the year. As such, I haven’t been inspired to make a new episode of How ‘Bout No?, my homemade … Read More
The Perfect Time for New Year’s Resolutions
When exactly does one begin enacting their New Year’s resolutions? Here’s a handy guide for use this — and every — year. January first doesn’t work. It’s too played-out. We’re … Read More
“Die Hard” is your fave Christmas movie? How ‘Bout No?
A few years ago, the idea that “Die Hard is my favorite Christmas movie” was a novelty. Then, it became a rallying cry for non-elitist movie fans who prefer their holiday … Read More
“How ‘Bout No?” returns to offer alternatives to Eminem’s REVIVAL
I hate to say I told you so, but I did. In the first episode of my new Youtube show, How ‘Bout No?, I warned you to stay away from … Read More
“How ‘Bout No?” – New Youtube content from PCB
They sure don’t make ’em like they used to. Or at least that’s the premise of my new, homemade Youtube show for PCB, How ‘Bout No? Why waste your time … Read More
The Right and Wrong Ways to Hate Taylor Swift
Header image credit to Billboard It seems to be that the most controversial and dividing opinion is where you stand on international pop star Taylor Swift. I don’t have to … Read More
Breaking News: Tesla Unveils the Model 3
This is a bit of a deviation from our normal Pop Culture Beast coverage, but I’ve been waiting for this news to be released since March 2016. Ever since Elon … Read More