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: Books and sex converge in the talky French flick “Non-Fiction”
I joked to a colleague before watching Olivier Assayas’s new comedy of manners, Non-Fiction (aka Doubles vies, or Double Lives), that I could already foresee what my review would be: “it’s good and … Read More
Review: Josh Gondelman’s new stand-up album is cuddly and joyful
Comedian and two-time Emmy-winning writer Josh Gondelman releases his third stand-up album today, Dancing on a Weeknight. It highlights the former pre-school teacher at his most joyful and cuddly. “I’m … Read More
Review: Oscar-winning comedy “Get Out Your Handkerchiefs” returns
It’s been forty years since the French comedy Get Out Your Handkerchiefs won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and the Cohen Film Collection is reviving the film in … Read More
Movie Review: “Diane” is a perfect showcase for Mary Kay Place
The Big Chill star is Diane, a woman hiding from herself. Diane is the kind of quiet gem that doesn’t get made (or seen) very much in the current movie landscape. … Read More
Movie Review: “Birds of Passage” has fresh visuals, familiar story
Review: Birds of Passage The new Colombian film Birds of Passage (Pájaros de verano) seeks to offer a fresh spin on the era-spanning crime epic, by showing us an aspect … Read More
New Music Friday: Weezer turns full-blown cover band
The success of “Africa” has brought us a Weezer teal album. It’s hard to talk about Weezer. As that widely passed-around Saturday Night Live sketch dramatizes, Weezer fandom tends to … Read More
Looking For A Fun Night Out in LA? Two Bit Circus Is Here!
Now open in Downtown Los Angeles is the “Micro-Amusement Park” Two Bit Circus. It’s a neat little place with VR, gaming, and “story” rooms similar to escape rooms but much … Read More
Movie Review: Mr. Rogers “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The year’s first great tearjerker. The new documentary about TV’s Mister Rogers, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? is a love story, but not in the traditional sense. It’s … Read More
Comedy: Ryan Singer Releases “Free Love”
Ryan Singer: Free Love Ryan Singer released his fourth comedy album Free Love on October 12th. He wanted to share his love with everyone, so you can pick up the … Read More
DVD Review: Table 19
Review: Table 19 Ahh, Table 19. See, at Pop Culture Beast, our goal is to share those music, stage and film offerings, anything fun, that might otherwise pass you Beasts … Read More
New Music Friday: St. Lenox’s “Ten Fables of Young Ambition and Passionate Love”
Ten Fables of Young Ambition and Passionate Love Singer-songwriter Andrew Choi (aka St. Lenox) thankfully makes it easy for the lazy music critic. Rather than having to fumble toward … Read More
The 10 Best Movies of 2018 So Far
A handy guide to the 10 Best Movies of 2018 (as of right now) As we enter the lull between the sugar highs of summer’s thrill rides and the inevitable … Read More
Review: Finals Vans Warped Tour in Cincinnati, OH
It’s the end of an era — in November, Vans Warped Tour announced that the summer of 2018 would be the last cross country run. It was 1995 when the … Read More