Universal and Illumination Animation had me wanting to buy a ticket for this film since the release of its very first trailer. It feels like over a year since I first saw it, so here I finally am afte…
Movie Review: Central Intelligence
I’m at a loss for words. When I went to see Central Intelligence I expected an innocuous buddy-spy comedy, but I wasn’t ready for how virulent it would become. This is one of the most prob…
Movie Review: ‘Ride Along 2’
In college, following formulas saved my life. They are a helpful, constant way to always arrive at the same, correct answer. Despite their usefulness, formulas are usually born from the need to solve …
Five people that should guest star on Empire
It’s become vital to the show to have guest stars. At this point it’s still hard to tell if the unlimited amount of guest appearances will cause the downfall of Empire, but right now, it s…
TV Throwback Review: Party Down (1×06) “Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen”
Given that Whiplash was my favorite film of 2014, I was delighted when I pressed play on “Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen” and was immediately reminded that J.K. Simmons basically plays his Whiplash ch…
Movie Review: ‘Get Hard’
I can’t believe that I honestly expected anything different from a Hollywood comedy starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. For a brief moment, I had a glimmer of hope that the film’s premise concerning…
Interview: Kevin Hart Talks Ride Along, Comedy and the Road to Success
He may not quite be a household name like one of his inspirations, Eddie Murphy, as yet, but global stardom is only a matter of when. Kevin Hart is already a huge deal in American stand-up comedy, sel…