Whether it is in television or movies, the soundtrack (or score) plays a pivotal role in bringing a story to life. There is no greater example of this than the music of the TV series, featured on Eclectic Pop’s list of TV’s Top Costume Drama Soundtracks. Thankfully, Spotify has a wide selection
Welcome to the first Most-Read content, recap of 2017. Eclectic Pop has recapped, and linked, to the Top 10 Most-Read Posts of March 2017. Check them out below…
There are a lot of movies on Netflix, which means there are a lot of good films and a lot of bad ones. Since there is only so much time in a day, here are micro-reviews of 8 movies, currently streaming on Netflix to help you decide which ones are your best bets.
Director Derek Cianfrance’s morose, and restrained adaptation of M.L. Stedman’s novel of the same name, can count several major accomplishments to its credit. It is thought-provoking, emotionally stirring, and filled with terrific performances by its cast. On the other hand, it is unevenly paced,
There are no musical numbers, or enchanted teapots, to be found in this French-German adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast.” What you will find instead, is the classic story retold in a way that builds on Disney’s treasured version of the beloved fairy tale. In co-writer and director Christophe Gan
The “Game of Thrones” Concert is, as its title suggests, an experience, and an absolute must-see for “Game of Thrones” fans. For over two hours, fans are swept away to the Seven Kingdoms, enjoying a jaunt to The Wall, King’s Landing, Westeros, Essos, and Winterfell, all without leaving their seats
While history buffs try to separate fact from fiction regarding the recent “Victoria” TV series, this movie and TV fan will take on a far simpler task. Comparing the enchanting, 2009 film “The Young Victoria,” to Season 1 of ITV/PBS' ambitious TV series, “Victoria.” The same queen. Two
“Big Little Lies” is HBO’s latest all-star miniseries. The drama centers on three Monterey mothers, Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste (Nicole Kidman), and Jane (Shailene Woodley). When one of the women’s sons is accused of choking, one of his female classmates during their first-grade orien
Kate Beckinsale’s feisty performance is the valiant highlight of this tepid costume drama. “Love & Friendship” is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s novella “Lady Susan.” In this chatty adaptation by director Whit Stillman, the vivacious Kate Beckinsale stars as the eponymous lead. A ruthless wido
Bolder, sexier, and loaded with eroticism, “Fifty Shades Darker” is everything a sequel should be, greater than the sum of its original. “Fifty Shades Darker” fully realizes the potential of its source material, in a movie that dares to be free with its sensuality, and contemplative with its sto
Soundtracks have long been a bastion of romantic songs. Can you imagine your favorite screen romance, without the perfect song playing in the background? A score is the quintessential ingredient to creating the sweeping ambiance that catapults an on-screen love story to the next level. So whe
M. Night Shyamalan’s darkest film to date is also his most densely scripted. James McAvoy stars as a man, whose personality has splintered 23 ways. As his 24 th persona prepares to emerge, he randomly kidnaps three teenage girls (Haley Lu Richardson, Jessica Sula, and Anya Taylor-Joy).
Music can often transport you to different places, and not just on an emotional level. With colorful lyricism, and a geo-genre musicality, certain music can make you forget, where your feet are currently planted, altogether. Singer/songwriter Billy Shaddox accomplishes that exact feat with ‘I M
What everyone is saying is true. Television was at its best in 2016. Between gorgeous costume dramas, a mystifying sci-fi series, and an ambitious take on the superhero drama, these were Eclectic Pop’s picks for the best TV of 2016...
The good news about a bad year in movies is that the champions had an easy time setting themselves apart. Unlike years past, you will not find a winner for Best Romance, but you will find movies worthy of various other respective honors. 2016 had few standouts and these are the ones that made t
In this final look back at the most-read content published on Eclectic Pop in 2016, a fascinating portrait emerges. Unlike 2015’s Top 10 list , movie-related content dominated reader interest. In fact, movie coverage accounted for 80% of the list.
The year end wrap-up continues as Eclectic Pop unveils and analyzes the Top 10 Most-Read TV related posts published on the site during 2016. In the Top 10, one theme you will immediately pick up on is the presence of the Entertainment Inquiry. The Q&A-style feature made its debut in 2016 an
Another year has come and gone on Eclectic Pop. Now it is time to reflect on 2016. First up, let us take a look back at the Top 10 most-read movie reviews. When it came to the most popular movie reviews, the immediate trend that sticks out is that there really isn’t one.
“Open Water” meets “Jaws” in this exciting, if wobbly, guilty pleasure. Blake Lively plays Nancy, a grieving medical school student, mourning the recent loss of her mother. Looking to connect with her mother’s memory, Nancy journeys to her mother’s favorite spot on earth, a secluded slice of isl
A fresh assortment of entertainment has arrived on Netflix this December and Eclectic Pop has narrowed down your best bets. First up the Top 5 movie additions and then a TV pick. Let’s get started…
Movie reviews’ popularity endured as new features rose up the ranks. The review for the mystery drama 'The Girl on the Train' soared to the top of the list, making its second consecutive appearance in the Most-Read’s Top 5.
We are all familiar with the music that traditionally comprises Christmastime playlists, such as the classics “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”. While they are all amazing songs, modern music (post-1970) has been conjuring up some worthy staples of their own.
When it comes to spreading Christmas cheer, no other network does a better job than the Hallmark Channel. Every year, Hallmark Channel broadcasts a wealth of new original Christmas movies that are guaranteed to put viewers in the Holiday spirit, spreading joy to all who watch them. There is
#5. "Daredevil" (Season 2) In Season 2, "Daredevil" went from a good show to a great one, a qualitative uptick chiefly owed to the introduction of Jon Bernthal's Punisher. After two feature films tried and failed to bring this fascinating character to life, "D
A fresh batch of entertainment has arrived on Netflix this November and Eclectic Pop has narrowed down the best new bets. First up the Top 5 movie additions and then a TV pick. Let’s get started…
Eclectic Pop asked if you had any questions about 'Reign' Season 4 and you answered. In this special edition of the Entertainment Inquiry, Eclectic Pop answers the burning questions you had about the upcoming season of the beloved CW series.
With enough chemistry to melt the very ice they skate on, Olympic gold and silver medalists, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, have captivated ice dancing fans all over again. The 2016/17 figure skating season is officially in full swing and after their performance at the 2016 Grand Prix Skate Canada
Eclectic Pop has recapped and linked to the Top 10 Most-Read Posts for October. Check them out below… Top 10 Recap: Movie reviews captivated the vast amount of readers' attention in October. Without any recent promotion, the review for the Christmas horror flick “Krampus” claimed the
When a young woman (Maika Monroe) contracts a communicably transmitted apparition, her, her sister and their friends join forces to outrun the deadly specter in “It Follows.” Opening on a scene depicting what will happen if they fail, writer/director David Robert Mitchell, sets the stage for a h
Director James Wan returns behind the camera, while actors Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles in front, for this sequel to the 2013 smash. As a lot of sequels do, “The Conjuring 2” leaves America for Europe on its second go-around. So our story picks up in 1977 north London, wh
In "My Back Pages," Bob Dylan eloquently reflects on the humbling experience of looking back on his younger years through a lived-in life's perspective. The lesson of youth's unstoppable confidence learning the immeasurable wisdom of age's caution is an invaluable insight “Te
A simmering thriller that almost flies off the rails, “The Girl on the Train” is rescued by a strong final act. It is a trip that takes viewers through the perilously dark and twisted tunnels of three women’s interwoven lives. First, there is Rachel (Emily Blunt), a divorcee struggling wi
A lot of how you receive “Demolition” depends on the kind of mood you are in. If you happen to be in a quirky frame of mind, director Jean-Marc Vallee’s follow-up to “Wild” will leave you feeling…a lot of things. There is something to be said for a movie that can take us to various emotional rea
