It’s been a month since the presidential election and an overwhelming majority of Republicans in Congress continue to refuse to utter the words President-elect Joe Biden. According to a Washington Post survey of 249 Republicans in the House and Senate, nearly 90 percent “will simply not say who won the …
Read More »Heart Biopic Written and Directed by Carrie Brownstein in the Works
Ann Wilson has revealed in a new interview that a Heart biopic, written and directed by Carrie Brownstein, is in the works. “I can’t tell you all about it, because it’s still being written right now… I saw the first draft of [Brownstein’s] script, it’s really cool,” Ann Wilson told …
Read More »'The Mandalorian' Recap: Spin-off City
A review of this week’s The Mandalorian, “The Siege,” coming up just as soon as I use the Force to steal your macaroons… Everything old is new again on The Mandalorian, from the use of practical effects like the Baby Yoda puppet to the mission-of-the-week structure. So why not revive …
Read More »Anthrax to Celebrate 40th Anniversary With 'Among the Living' Graphic Novel
Anthrax are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a special graphic novel inspired by their 1987 album, Among the Living. The collection boasts contributions from an all-star group of writers and artists from the worlds of music and comics, and it’s set to arrive April 2021 via Z2 Comics. The Among …
Read More »Barack Obama's 'A Promised Land' Is Available Free on Audible If You Sign Up Now
A Promised Land, the first volume of former President Barack Obama‘s presidential memoir, is available today. The book covers President Obama’s early life through the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden in 2011. This period covers his historical 2008 presidential campaign, and most of his first term in office. The …
Read More »Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama Discuss His New Memoir 'A Promised Land'
Oprah Winfrey has unveiled an exclusive interview with former U.S. President Barack Obama about his new memoir, A Promised Land, premiering Tuesday, November 17th on Apple TV Plus as part of her interview series The Oprah Conversation. In their wide-ranging conversation, Obama reveals the inspiration behind the memoir’s title, his …
Read More »Phoebe Bridgers' Goo Goo Dolls Cover Is Maddeningly Great
Phoebe Bridgers has a remarkable ability to invest seemingly banal scenes with profound emotion. On this year’s Punisher, she showed she could makea bored visit to an overseas 7/11 or an argument at a Whole Foods feel as deep and meaningful as the funeral on her first album. In moments …
Read More »Marjorie Taylor Greene Becomes First QAnon Congressperson
Marjorie Taylor Greene, the GOP congressional candidate who has endorsed the baseless conspiracy theory QAnon, has won the 14th congressional district of Georgia, making her the first congressperson to officially endorse the conspiracy theory. Taylor Greene, the projected favorite, won in an overwhelming victory against Democratic candidate Kevin Van Ausdal, …
Read More »'John Bronco' Resurrects the Macho Seventies Pitchman, Boots and All
There’s an inherent danger in nostalgia. As we’ve witnessed over the past four years, slogans about some mythical better time in America can come loaded with prejudice. Those good ol’ days weren’t all that great for everyone. But there are some anachronistic artifacts that are worth … if not celebrating, …
Read More »'The Breakdown': Chace Crawford on 'The Boys'
Chace Crawford (Gossip Girl) discusses his role as superhero Deep on Amazon Prime’s The Boys on the latest installment of Rolling Stone’s The Breakdown. Adapted from the comic book of the same name, The Boys is a superhero satire that examines what happens when superpowers are abused. Describing his character, …
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