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
The Angry Middle on PCB: Politicon Preview 2017
Once again into the breach, and on the heels of Comic Con, Politicon 2017 comes to Pasadena, California. Politicon is a fan convention for the politically minded. Not a rally, but … Read More
PCB’s own Justin Remer pitches his new album, “Note to Self: Act Less Like You”
Well, there’s no easy way to say this, so I’m just going to say it. I made an album. An album of music. You know: songs. Thirteen of them. Well, … Read More
Film Review: WITH GREAT POWER: THE STAN LEE STORY
Stan Lee is an ubiquitous public figure, having done the near impossible: creating an empire that transcends cultural, racial, and religious barriers. I don’t intend to sycophantically praise the man … Read More
Garon Ranks The Marvel Cinematic Universe
We are now sixteen films into the grand experiment that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe (twenty by Summer of 2018), not counting the ABC or Netflix shows, or the X-Men films, … Read More
Movie Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming
At last, the wait is over! Spider-Man is back on the big screen and he has come home to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the release of Spider-Man: Homecoming. So … Read More
Concert Review: The Orwells in Columbus, Ohio
“Ha, look at that guy,” I remark as a man with flowing black hair zips by on a skateboard. “He’s totally going to The Orwells” I joke. That’s when I … Read More
Best of the Beast Summer 17 Preview
Best of the Beast Summer 17 There might be a lot of things going on in the world that are getting you down right now – your Facebook feed is a … Read More
Movie Review: Alien Covenant
This review of Alien: Covenant will have spoilers so read on at your own peril. I normally don’t post spoilers in reviews but sometimes they are necessary. Let me start … Read More
Mayday Parade Concert Review
“That is one emotional dude” remarks the man standing behind me. Known for powerful vocals and sometimes tear jerking lyrics, I had the privilege of seeing Mayday Parade on their … Read More