Picture the illuminated tapestry of the crudely macadamized cemented asphalt that separates the invisible boarder of Queens and Brooklyn known as Cypress Avenue. The neighborhood aligned with brick stoops, fire escapes and the sound of the “L” in the background was the scene for author and poet Mike Figliola to brilliantly pen an evocative illustration
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It seemed like Tyler Perry’s time as Madea had ended after A Madea Family Funeral was released in 2019. Perry proved that by taking on varying roles while working on and pushing out an unlimited supply of television shows. But he reconsidered his stance after announcing a new film starring the foul-mouthed, gun-toting grandmother. After
Usually journalists do not tend to type “cold weather” and “Florida” in the same sentence, but this week it has, in fact, been happening. Following a cold streak that led Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon to shut down just shortly after it opened, Universal Orlando followed suit with its own water park, Volcano Bay. Over the
Stop me if you’ve heard this but Disney fans are more than a little obsessive. When Disney, and especially Disney Parks, releases limited edition merchandise, you can be sure there will be plenty of people looking to get their hands on it. Demand is so high that many of those that do get a hold
There are few franchises that can claim to be home to more than just one or two action stars, and The Expendables probably holds one of the top spots for most action icons that can be found in one place. The Expendables 4 will be no different with legends like Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and
Drew Barrymore and Courteney Cox have been pals for a pretty long time. Despite their eleven year age difference, the duo has been thick as thieves ever since they were cast in the original 1996 Scream. Drew Barrymore even felt comfortable enough to confide in Courteney Cox during a poster shoot for Scream, where she
Ben Affeck and Kevin Smith’s relationship goes way back to the early days of their careers, with Affleck starring in two of Smith’s movies in the ‘90s — 1995’s Mallrats and 1997’s Chasing Amy. While their relationship has had its ups and downs over the years, their bond at one time was undeniable, and Smith
Part of the magic of visiting a theme park is that it feels like anything can happen. Whether you’re hurtling through the air on a gravity-defying ride or having a close encounter with one of your favorite film characters, these parks are designed to keep us on our toes. Now at Universal Studios, it looks
It seems like many moons ago, but there was a time when Megan Fox was an it-couple with Beverly Hills, 90210’s Brian Austin Green. The pair shared a 15-year love story that led to marriage, parenting three children together and their eventual separation in late 2019. As it was announced earlier this week that Megan
If you’ve visited a Disney theme park, you know how frustrating it can be to wait in a long line for one of the attractions. These days, some fans have voiced displeasure not just at the wait times themselves but at the fact that sometimes, the wait times posted are much longer than the wait
Whether fans had an idea or not, Daniel Craig’s fate as James Bond was set in stone pretty much from the beginning. One of the best kept secrets in the nearly 60 year long legacy, the actor’s five film run flew by, with an ultimate endgame always in mind. In fact, you could say that
Keanu Reeves is fresh off of The Matrix Resurrections, reviving his iconic character Neo and delivering a new take on the influential action franchise. Reeves has spent the last month telling stories of his time making sci-fi movies, including the craziest stunts he has done for the films and other tidbits. The actor was also
On Wednesday, the music world lost a legend when it was reported that Ronnie Spector, lead singer of iconic ‘60s girl group The Ronettes, died at the age of 78. It’s yet another loss at the top of the year. The icon is best known for her powerhouse vocals in classic songs like “Be My
As the long awaited release of legacyquel Jackass Forever gets closer to being realized, the stories about the massive falling out during production stay close to its side. With original cast member Bam Margera removed from the film early in its shooting, a key member of the past will be missing. Or at least we
Everyone in the world has been run through the ringer in the last two years thanks to the on-going presence of the COVID-19 pandemic in our lives, and while the consequences have been vast, certainly part of the equation is a massive impact on interpersonal relationships. A lot of couples have seen their bonds strained
Tom Holland has a pretty impressive background in the entertainment industry. Ballet dancer, West End leading man, Spider-Man – it seems like the native Brit has already tried everything under the sun. With the new year, however, Holland could be adding yet another high-profile gig to his resume: host of the Oscars. After his star
While she rose to prominence as a singer-songwriter, Lady Gaga has steadily been proving herself to be a formidable actor. On the small screen, she terrified fans with her work on American Horror Story: Hotel and, in 2018, she gave an Oscar-nominated performance in A Star is Born (which paired her with Bradley Cooper). Her
As far as filmmaking icons go, you’d be hard pressed to find one more stylized and well-known as Quentin Tarantino. The Reservoir Dogs writer and director has been the face of many cult classics over the last few decades, and one of his “best”, most well known films is the center of a lawsuit against
The horror genre has been thriving for years now, to the joy of fans. And as such, classic franchises have returned to theaters. Cue the new Scream movie, which will see the return of the trio of original heroes. This includes Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, who recently told the story behind her infamous bangs
The ongoing inquiry into the death of late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins continues to move forward on several fronts. One facet of the entire matter involves actor Alec Baldwin and an alleged case of non-compliance with the Rust investigation, in which he’s a person of interest. After those rumors have continued to be reported, the actor