British people make drinking an essential part of the Christmas season, so New Yorker Tori Scott is going to fit right in. Scott returns to London with her hilarious show, Vodka is the … 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
Concert Review: Brian Setzer Orchestra, Cincinnati, Ohio
My Pop Culture Beast colleague Pat Francis has often said, and he’s not the only one, that certain guitarists have their own sound. When Brian May of Queen plays, you … Read More
The Wonder of You: An Ode to the King
When it comes to sustained cultural impact, very few music artists make such an impression that they remain relevant and important 40 years on from their heyday. It takes talent … Read More
Album Review: Atomic Rooster- Sleeping For Years: The Studio Recordings (1970-74)
Esoteric Recordings, a Cherry Red Records label, have recently released a box set devoted to the work of English hard rock band Atomic Rooster. The set, Sleeping for Years, contains all … Read More
Movie Review: “I, Tonya” a Harrowing and Giddy Crowd Pleaser
It’s been a few days since I watched I, Tonya, and I’ve been talking it up, to whomever will listen, ever since. Some of these listeners ask me, “Well, is it … Read More
60th Annual Grammy Award Nominations
Nominations for the prestigious 60th Annual Grammy Award ceremony are finally in. The ceremony will be held on January 28, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. As expected … Read More
What’s out on Blu-ray: Misery, Silent Night Deadly Night, Jabberwocky
Blu-Ray reviews for December Misery This is one of the very best film adaptations of a Stephen King novel ever. I would argue that Kathy Bates performance as Annie Wilkes … Read More
Live Comedy: Trapped in the Closet on 02 December in NYC
TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET SARAH NAUGHTON’S MUSICAL COMEDY IS BACK AT FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW The raucous and uproarious musical that reveals inner secrets and the truths of recording audiobooks is back … 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
Get Lost With a Fresh, Musical Take on Peter Pan
Preview: The Lost Boy Peter Pan at the Pleasance Theatre We all know the story of Peter Pan through and through, potentially and disturbingly including the 1991 onscreen flirtation between … Read More
#ListenUpBeasts – Welcome
You’ve clicked! Thanks! We are currently listening to some great podcasts, but which ones? That’s the real question! There are so many that it’s hard to know what’s worth downloading. … Read More
Mini Review: Happy End
Mini Review: Happy End Remember when the dark but moving Amour was nominated for some Oscars and you were going to see it but heard it was a tough watch? … Read More
Movie Review: Woody Allen’s “Wonder Wheel” offers no revelations
Woody Allen’s new film Wonder Wheel is being released this weekend in select cities. What is the point of reviewing a Woody Allen film in 2017? By now, the majority … Read More