There are movie years that live in the shadows of decades, tucked somewhere between the big bangs and turning points—but 1981 was no placeholder. 1981 was actually a year of contradictions: knights and capes, serial killers and screwball racers, and a spoiled drunk man caught between the moon and New York City. This was the…
For all the sequels, remakes, reboots, and blockbusters that audiences have seen in the “streaming era,” not a single year comes close to reproducing the perfection of 1985 at the movies. Amazing stories of love and adventure, friendships that shaped childhoods, and Hollywood A-List talent just starting their careers. Even with some less-than-successful entries in…
SummerSlam is in the books, and wow, did WWE bring it for the Biggest Party of the Summer. The momentum the company has carried the past year is amazing, and this show gave fans a glimpse of what the future will look like – and all signs point up. Storytelling in WWE has become immensely…
When Psych premiered in 2006 after a long promotional buildup, most didn’t know what to expect other than “fake psychic, real detectives.” The pilot follows Shawn Spencer (James Roday Rodriguez) and Burton Guster (Dulé Hill), lifelong best friends with one big problem: Shawn. One night while watching the news, Shawn’s expert observation skills get him…
2013’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. from Marvel Studios/abc was a fresh, inventive television show that complemented the growing MCU in all the best ways. The show followed a group of agents under previously-believed-dead Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) as they attempted to stop HYDRA, hackers, aliens, Chronicoms, Inhumans, AIDA, and more. Let’s dive in and see where…
The Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to the coaching carousel, having gone through six coaches in twelve years, with mixed results, including the 2020 NBA Championship. But, the constant moves have cost them their identity, and with the roster sure to undergo a massive overhaul in the next four years, the Lakers need a…
Craving a show with strong female leads, 80s flair, and laugh-out-loud moments? Look no further than GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) on Netflix. This brainchild of Liz Flahive is more than just wrestling tights and body slams. It delves into the lives of a ragtag group of actresses who stumble into the world of professional…
In Season one of Amazon’s The Rings of Power, the final episode largely ignored Isildur’s (Maxim Baldry) fate in favor of the creation of the three Elven Rings and Sauron’s (Charlie Vickers) not-so-shocking identity revelation. Fans of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy films know Isildur largely figures into the fate of Sauron, the One…
Kenneth Johnson’s legacy will always be that of a man who created some of the best entertainment in history, specifically the smash hits V, The Bionic Woman and The Incredible Hulk. Johnson’s attention to detail and propensity for blending science fiction with humanity sets him apart from the rest in the field of creativity, something he’s…
Larry Hankin has never been a conformist – he readily admits that. The veteran actor has been bucking the system since his earliest days as a student at Syracuse University and has kept himself uniquely independent throughout his illustrious career as a familiar face on screen. “I am a 1960 Graduate of Syracuse University,” Hankin…
Charles Fleischer is as unique an individual as the characters he has portrayed over the years – Doctors, students, weasels, and a very famous Rabbit. Fleischer, however, isn’t defined by the roles he has played, but rather by how he is shaping the world with his other passions. “The things I am passionate about began…
William Atherton has been one of the most recognizable actors of this generation, starting on stage and transforming that success into a film, television, and stage career that hasn’t slowed down since the early 1970s. Before his fame, however, life didn’t move as fast for Atherton. “I grew up on a farm 80 miles from…
Mick Foley cemented himself over the past 30 years as an incredible in-ring performer who took risks that led to his becoming one of the most beloved wrestlers of all time. Now, Foley is taking bigger chances – and his “risk/reward ratio analysis” is paying off in big ways. Anyone lucky enough to catch Foley’s…
Mike Starr is quick to tell you that he isn’t the story. He says it sincerely and without hesitation. He says the real story is his wife. “She’s my idol and the one who keeps me rooted. She’s a Pediatric Cardiothoracic surgeon – a career she took on when she went to medical school at…
Cindy Morgan has worked her way from a Catholic school upbringing to the bright lights of Hollywood stardom. She’s navigated the world with a confidence and charisma all her own and subsequently set herself apart from the pack as one of the unique people in show business. Getting her career started in college, Morgan found…