“Game of Thrones” Season 7 has drawn to an end. No! Yes, unfortunately, it is true. With three fewer episodes than its previous seasons, “Game of Thrones” flew by this year. The good news is that Season 7 was exceptional; an absolute delicacy that united and reunited characters far and wide
What do the 2016 films; “The Founder,” “Gold,” and “Bleed for This” share in common? Each movie is centered on a protagonist taking a bold shot at glory. Two of the three movies turn their lens towards real larger-than-life characters, while another offers a fictionalized account of true eve
Now that “Poldark” Season 3 has finished airing in the U.K., the wait for the sensational series’ U.S. premiere on PBS Masterpiece has officially begun. With October 1 closer than ever before, let’s take a look at what I’ve been writing about the third season of the ITV/PBS series on the Inq
Take a break from the summer heat with this breezy recap of July’s top 10 most-read posts on Eclectic Pop. Between movie reviews, television features, and reaction to the 2017 Emmy nominations; there was no shortage of entertainment to cover. When it came to popular topics, “Game of Thr
Need to know what the best movies streaming on Netflix Instant are? If your answer is "yes" and you want those answers quickly, you have come to the right spot. Eclectic Pop is here to help you sift through the streamer’s vast catalog with concise reviews of five movies available on
In the #10 edition of quick hit movie reviews, Eclectic Pop takes a slightly more expanded look at two marvelous movies. The first is an indie from 2013 and the second is an Oscar nominated Swedish-language dramedy. Both are quality films that tackle separately familiar premises with a uniqu
Another year of Emmy nominations can only mean one thing: another year of snubs. The 2017 Emmy nominations proved to be no exception. It was an especially brutal year for retiring series and departing actors' final performances. As the 2017 Emmy nominations marked their last chance to be re
“Game of Thrones” has always been the source of a tremendous amount of writing inspiration and that has only increased with Season 7. The HBO hit is one of the few series you can constantly speculate about, without the risk of getting bored, or worse, left wordless. Thanks to its labyrint
Even though “The White Princess” went off the air in early June, there has been a lot of follow-up coverage to delve into. While fans await official word on whether or not Starz will green-light a follow-up to Season 1, these three features may help you endure the wait. Whether it was maki
If you are still processing the “Pretty Little Liars” series finale, you are not alone. You cannot move past a 7-year journey in a few weeks. Or at least, yours truly cannot. The point of this feature is to go over a few things that stood out in the finale. Here it goes...
“Game of Thrones” Season 7 is so close; you can feel fire and ice converging in the atmosphere. It has been a little over a year since “Game of Thrones” ended its sixth season, and the wait for its seventh is almost over. If you are feeling a strange chill in the middle of summer, it probabl
“Bleed for This” is confidently directed by Ben Younger, stars a cast that has exponentially transformed themselves to physically resemble their real-life counterparts, and yet something is missing. A distracting soundtrack and hurried script make “Bleed for This” hemorrhage the sense of a we
The weather just got even warmer and Eclectic Pop’s Top 10 list of its most-read posts has been heating up. With June over and the fireworks of July in full swing, it is time to recap the former month’s most popular content on Eclectic Pop. The results are in, so which posts came out on to
“The OA” is one of the rare shows to take a real-world approach to a science-fiction story. A sort of "Friday Night Lights" meets "Lost." The Netflix original was co-created by indie darlings Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. If those names sound familiar that is because t
Deadline is reporting that “Logan” director James Mangold will helm the English-language remake of “Disorder” aka “Maryland.” “Disorder” is a 2015 French-language thriller that is currently streaming on Netflix Instant (U.S.). Co-written and directed by Alice Winocour, the original is an engagin
It is hard to believe, but after 7 entertaining seasons, “Pretty Little Liars” is ending. Fans have had a considerable amount of time to prepare for this reality, and while the show has seen its fair share of ups and downs, it does not make its impending absence any less sad. For seven years
In the #9 edition of the Quick Hit Movie Reviews feature, Eclectic Pop reviews three very different films. This strange range of movie reviews might seem as far disconnected as you can imagine. However, if you consider that each movie is about how a single person changes the course of the l
Oh “Poldark.” What a series. The BBC, PBS Masterpiece series is one of those rare TV shows to have it all - riveting romance, lavish costumes, and exciting adventures. It is these three attributes that make “Poldark” as fun of a show to write about, as it is to watch. In Ross Poldark (Aidan Tu
There are a lot of movies on Netflix, which means there a lot of good movies, 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 (U.S.) as of June 2017 to help you decide, which ones are your best bets.
Starz’s “The White Princess” has been an easy show to write about, thanks to its richly complex storyline, and densely written characters. As the adaptation of a historical fiction novel and a highly-anticipated follow-up series, “The White Princess” has offered a wealth of things to
May 2017 has come and gone, which means it is time to recap the month’s most-read content on Eclectic Pop. The results are in, so which posts came out on top? In a sea of movie reviews and TV coverage, Eclectic Pop’s readership favored the following ten articles the most. Scroll down
It's that time of year, again - the time to bid a fond farewell to spring and welcome summer. Is there a better way to "spring into summer" than with musical accompaniment?
Having watched and enjoyed the original “Jack Reacher,” expectations for its sequel were measured, albeit heightened. As long as “Never Go Back” executed the first film’s fantastic formula, those expectations would be met. Sadly, none of those hopes are realized in its underwhelming follo
“The Last Kingdom” Season 2 recently bowed on Netflix, after its initial run on BBC Two. For fans of the medieval series the wait has been arduous. “The Last Kingdom” Season 1 premiered in October 2015. Covering the return of the Netflix/BBC series on the Inquisitr meant highlighting Season 1,
Beware of what critics have said about "Blood Wars" because this fan of the long-running “Underworld” franchise considers its latest installment, an absolute knockout. Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, and Charles Dance return for "Underworld: Blood Wars," a slick and enthralling f
There are few shows that are as fun to theorize about as HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” which is why so many of the articles I have contributed to the Inquisitr center on the series. The pop culture phenomenon has sent minds all over the globe into a tizzy, scrutinizing every detail that is available.�
Are you ready to find out what the most-read content on Eclectic Pop was last month? Eclectic Pop has highlighted and linked to the Top 10 Most-Read Posts of April 2017. Take a peek at what readers were interested in most. The Top 10 has an eclectic mix of movie, TV, and music coverage. Get a
Written by Ray Robinson, “Edith” unravels the story behind a widower’s besieged memories of the past. Jake (Peter Mullan) lost his wife, Edith, nine months before the film begins. Struggling to cope, he spends some time at the local tavern, where the lively Sheila (Michelle Fairley) hopes to brig
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 as of May 2017 to help you decide which ones are your best bets.
Guilt, remorse, forgiveness, redemption, and love, all play a central role in “Sadece Sen,” a modern romantic epic that is enthralling, at every turn. A Turkish remake of the Korean film “Always,” “Sadece Sen” follows the love story that develops between Ali (Ibrahim Celikkol), a former boxer with
April Kelley stars in “Annie Waits,” a short film that follows Annie (Kelley), a millennial trying to avoid a commitment to the traditional path she sees her friends walking down. “Annie Waits” opens with a baby shower its eponymous character is attending. Annie swears the lifestyle she is w
Covering the premiere of “ The White Princess ” on the Inquisitr has been incredibly exciting, and below you will find links to all of "The White Princess" articles, I have written so far. “The White Princess” is a new miniseries on Starz. It is a follow-up to the 2013 miniseries
In the #8 edition of the Quick Hit Movie Reviews feature, Eclectic Pop reviews three 2016 thrillers. Learn how the Ben Affleck starrer “The Accountant” adds up, whether Naomi Watts’ “Shut In” is worth shutting on, and if Matt Damon’s return in "Jason Bourne" has resuscitated the
