There are few things in high school more pathetic than seeing a student trying desperately to fit in with the popular crowd and failing miserably. That is, unless that student is a 47-year-old ex-junkie with the disposition of rancid milk and a libido on [...]
In the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, the British improvisational comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" induced side-splitting laughter in viewers on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted by Clive Anderson, the series featured regular [...]
South African director Richard Stanley has had quite the peculiar career. Having directed only two feature films since 1990, he has managed to stir up a strong cult following among horror aficionados. His "Hardware" (1990) was a modest hit but [...]
Founded in 1981, the band Yellowjackets put together a unique blend of smooth jazz, acoustic, and traditional folk music that quickly took off and garnered a legion of fans. More than two decades later, the group is still going incredibly strong, with two [...]
For some, "Scarface" is the quintessential 1980s movie. It may very well be, but not for any great cinematic achievement. Brian De Palma's 1983 gangster epic put a face, namely Al Pacino's, to the undying quest for an elusive American [...]
Ten years after "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" (1974) opened American audiences' eyes to the relentless violence of an impending onslaught of splatter movies, two of that film's stars collaborated to make yet another low-budget fright [...]
FUNimation Entertainment has presented us with another eccentric anime series with magic and mayhem to spare. The 2005 series, "Negima!, " mixes comedy, romance, and a healthy dose of sorcery to create a thoroughly entertaining and lightweight [...]
Planning a vacation some time soon? Perhaps a trip to Hawaii, or an African safari, or a romantic holiday in Paris? Well, you're not going to find it here. For the gonzo journalists of Vice Magazine, a Montreal-based publication, the dark side of [...]
Vampire lore has inspired countless stories, novels, films and TV series through the ages, maintaining an undying fascination for curious aficionados. The mythical creatures have indeed acquired immortality through their constant reinvention and [...]
David Mamet is one of the foremost American playwrights living today. Since the 1970s, his plays have inspired accolades and controversy in equal measures due to their poetic dialogue and often shocking frankness. Director Stuart Gordon's reputation [...]
