Word to the wise, do not watch the trailer for "Homefront" before watching it as it practically gives the entire plot away. Nevertheless, this is a highly entertaining and engaging action movie that deserved to have more left to the imagination. “Homefront” is one of the rare breeds o
A French thriller that's plot plunges into deceptively deeper depths than the pool at its epicenter. “UV” is a gripping, character-driven mystery that explores the inner dynamics of a family in subtle turmoil.
Nina Baker’s distinctive vocals, wrap around the heart of ‘Quite Frankly’, her new record. It’s an album that conveys heartache and immense self-exploration. Baker redolently captures the style of 90’s pop, with its spirited navigation of life’s central themes, by crafting a record that doesn’t
This heady dose of melodic splendor comes from the Denmark based band, Slaughter Beach. Wrapped in the fervor of a melodic haze, “Spinning Globe” captures an emotional reticence that is raw and tenaciously palatable. There is a deliriously modern feel to it that presents with a stunning theatrica
Picking up where “The Hunger Games” left off, the highly anticipated sequel “Catching Fire” finds Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) trying to come to grips with the events from the first film as they set off on a promotional tour for the evil Capital. Cue the teenage angs
Overview: In its sophomore season, “Beauty and the Beast” has roared back with a quality that has far surpassed its freshman run. Gone is the dowdy procedural, the self-obsessed Vincent and the secret agency, Murfield. When the season opened Vincent had retrograde amnesia, his powers had been u
Seldom does a film read like a novel ("Notes on a Scandal" is based off one). As the intensely cerebral work of reading can often be too personal to convey on camera. Getting inside a character’s mind depends on many variables and while films have successfully been adapting fiction's
#10: Dark Victory (1939) Bette Davis' Oscar winning performance, anchors one of the sudsiest, black and white movies ever. Davis plays the free-spirited and indulgent, Judith, whose carefree life comes to a halt when she is diagnosed with a brain tumor. After falling in love with her do
When a brother (Eric Bana) and sister (Olivia Wilde) who are on the run, part ways to avoid being caught, they head on a collision course towards a fateful Thanksgiving. One sibling finds a further fall down the rabbit hole and the other, a possible shot at redemption. 2012's “Deadfall” depict
Surf, sand and the beautiful beaches of California work in unison to produce a sports drama that is charmingly adept at creating heartfelt moments and truly touching sentiments about life. “Chasing Mavericks” is based on the true story of Jay Moriarty (Jonny Weston), who implored his gruff neighbo
The Sweet Remains are, as the name of the band suggests, sweet. The trio’s gentle harmonies envelop listeners into the warm ambiance of love, in its purest form. While, quality love songs are hard to come by, The Sweet Remains have made more than their share of original and poignant contributions
1998’s “A Simple Plan” features a simple premise that asks a simple question: what would you do? With that daring quandary it provokes its audience to slowly lose their innocence as they are faced with the prospective consequences of their answer. As is so common in real life, trouble makes it
Following in the footsteps of “Charmed”, “Practical Magic” and “Witches of Eastwick” (the TV show and movie); “Witches of East End” finds supernaturally empowered women, fending off the surrounding threats to their existence. Julia Ormond plays Joanna, a mother who has protected her grown daught
Delta Rae returns with their new EP 'Chasing Twisters', a magnificent addition to their music catalog that picks up, right where they left off. After blazing onto the music scene with their debut album ‘Carry the Fire’, they show no signs of slowing down with their latest, exhilaratingly f
CBS Films, Universal Pictures Branded by some as a senior citizen version of “The Hangover”, it’s easy to draw surface-level comparisons between the two films. Both share the plot similarity of a group of male friends going to Vegas for a friend’s bachelor party. That is where the similarities end
Ever since stumbling onto this song on YouTube , it has dominated my playlist. Jason Walker gives listeners a wondrous 3 minutes 40 seconds that spares no instrumental expense with its grand piano melody working as its centerpiece, which effectively packs the sentimental punch at the heart of this
After hearing this touted as the greatest film in Woody Allen’s repertoire, there were obviously high expectations going in. Judged against the backdrop of Allen’s cornucopia of other films, it is strangely endearing. The answer to whether it is his best film; is up to personal interpretation. P
Where has all of the romance gone? For the past ten years, quality romantic comedies have been hard, if not impossible, to come by. “French Kiss” serves as a time capsule to a better era. The year was 1995, and America’s sweetheart was Meg Ryan, the reigning queen of the rom-com genre.
Warning: The following article contains spoilers regarding the ending of the movies, “Martha Marcy May Marlene” and “Warrior”. You’ve watched a movie that is so marvelous, you can barely think of what is coming around the bend because you are so absorbed in all of the events that are being po
There are love stories, and then there are love stories. What makes a good love story is subjective, and most times, it has a very strict formula. Boy meets girl, the girl is with another guy, the girl is too gutless to say what she wants, as a triangle usually follows.
NBC’s daring re-telling of pop culture’s most enduring vampire legend, Bram Stoker's Dracula, is a huge gamble. The show takes place in historical England and tackling period pieces can be tricky, especially when done on network TV. As the CW has learned with “Reign”, the cable success of “The
Refreshing is the first word that comes to mind when the folksy single “Wild Child” begins. Culling from a luxurious guitar rhythm, the song’s catchy hook is what pushes it over the edge and into enduring appeal. It’s infectiously invigorating, energetic and filled with an earthy frenzy. As a r
Nina Yasmineh is the talented musician behind the intrinsic pathos that compose the EP ‘Seven Years’ . In this interview; she offers some insight into the meaning behind her music, her sound and her musical journey as an artist.
“Seduced and Abandoned” follows actor Alec Baldwin and director James Toback (“Harvard Man”) as they attend the world renowned, Cannes Film Festival, to obtain funding for a movie they bill as an homage to “Last Tango in Paris”. In their film, Baldwin would star opposite Neve Campbell (“Scream”)
Nina Yasmineh’s EP, ‘Seven Years’, is an ethereal journey into existential self-discovery. The 4 track EP emits a storm of emotion that is rich in artistry. Yasmineh displays a passionate verve with her vibrant lyricism and sentient vocals. The genesis of the EP is the titular “Seven Years”. A pow
The Wild Young Hearts bring their west coast swagger to an EP filled with the infectious warmth of the California sun. There is a rollicking and self-assured keenness that shines throughout the aptly titled, ‘Pretty Girls’ EP. ‘Pretty Girls’ is filled with a spunk and liveliness that courses thr
The Bedroom Hour comes on strong with their mesmeric EP, ‘Themes’. There is a quality of other-worldliness to their sound and an 80’s synth-like eminence to the EP. Opening with “Shadow Boxer” The Bedroom Hour pulls you into the luxurious instrumentation that luminously lights the rest of the
When this season began it was with such sweet promise. What a difference 5 episodes can make. This has been the worst season of the series so far and with no end in sight, Eclectic Pop has narrowed down the top 5 worst things happening on the show thus far. #5: Delena Who? For fans of Damon (
The set-up is creaky and the execution is a massive fumble. Ravenswood is a spin-off of Pretty Little Liars and that is perhaps the greatest hurdle the show fails to make it over. The creative universes of each of the respective shows are irreconcilable, vastly varying in tone. While Pretty Li
Are you ready for Eclectic Pop's Top 25 Film Thrills and Chills ? The list had been broken down into five parts and has now been compiled into one place. The only thing scarier than the movies on this list is the thought of having to click your way through five different posts. To rewind,
With a vigorous series of knocks at the door of a remote cabin, "The Strangers" sets the stage for the most terrifying and eerie film experience, ever. Toying with every dark fear that resides within the human mind, the villainous trio that terrorizes a young couple (Liv Tyler and Scott
#5: An American Werewolf in London (1981) Two Americans, backpacking through Europe get more than they bargained for when they are attacked by a werewolf. David Naughton brings an affable charm to newfound werewolf, David and his performance has you rooting for him the whole way through. One
When a man’s (Kevin Bacon) sister-in-law (Illeana Douglas) hypnotizes him at a party, it kick starts a series of strange events, and an even darker mystery. Besieged by terrifying visions of a young woman from that point on; Tom's desperate efforts to make them stop takes an unraveling toll o
#10: The Birds (1963) The horror peaking behind Hitchcock's "The Birds" does not solely lie with what is shown, rather what is not. Most of the movie centers around the sense of foreboding taking place in the home where Tippi Hedren’s Melanie waits out the bird attack. The though
#15: The Mothman Prophecies (2002) If you are familiar with the lore behind the Mothman mythos, that of a real-life terror suffered by members of a West Virginia town, it elevates the chill quotient, considerably. Time for a little historical backstory. In the 1960’s, the town of Point Pleasant
Guillermo Del Toro, the mind who brought the world, the visually disturbing Pan’s Labyrinth was the highly publicized producer behind this frightener. If you’ve seen just a little of the aforementioned film, you know that he is an expert in unnerving imagery. The same caliber of terrifying graphi
#20: Frequency (2000) There is something strongly sentimental and deeply disturbing about this cross-time story. Dennis Quaid and Jim Caviezel play a father and son separated by death but brought together through a short-wave radio. Their goal is to stop the death of Quaid’s character in the pas
Introducing, the Top 25 Film Thrills and Chills , a list of unorthodox thrillers or “scary” movies, that should leave you on the edge of your seat. This list is not composed to reflect the all-time scariest movies, rather an eclectic guide through both the more notoriously frightening fare and s
Reign arrives hot on the heels of the success of HBO's Game of Thrones and Starz’s recent broadcast of The White Queen . Both shows have done well for their respective networks, and have garnered quite a passionate fanbase. The White Queen has been at the forefront of a lot of female viewer
Dead Sea Navigators have a definitive voice and their songs are sparked with a fever of melodic foreboding. You can currently listen to 2 songs off of their recent EP Uncharted on Bandcamp. Among the tracks is “Actors”, a wily piano ballad masked in a dark, foreshadowing energy. “Crellin” is an
The Avett Brothers are back with their 8 th studio album, it’s a follow-up that builds from the foundation of their previous album, The Carpenter . This album is more upbeat, a melodic splendor with grander sentiments of joy and more explorations into the trials and tribulations of being a musici
“The Master” is dumbfounding. Paul Thomas Anderson’s almost 2 and half-hour film is a tour de force in the closest avant-garde filmmaking that American cinema has seen in some time, all the while maintaining some semblance of mainstream appeal. Anderson (the director of “Boogie Nights”) has long
A good movie entertains you. A great movie challenges you. A phenomenal movie makes you forget you’re watching one. A movie that accomplishes all of those feats is a must-see. “The Daytrippers” captures the genuine comedy that springs from the antics of a family. The adventure of the film begins
When “Wicker Park” was released, the trailers had hinted it was a taut sexual thriller, in the vein of Adrian Lyne's wheelhouse. Well, this was not that kind of movie and to be fair, it could not compete on that level, given its PG-13 rating. All of the provocative illusions are actually noth
#21: Philomena Steve Coogan stars as a journalist trying to help a woman (Judi Dench) find the son she was forced to give up for adoption many decades ago. Coogan is always a treat as both a comedian (“Alan Partridge”) and a dramatic actor (“The Look of Love”), his charisma is capable of buoyin
Haunting, poignant and with just the right amount of soul, “Stars”, from the stupendous album The Lion The Beast The Beat , is an all-encompassing portrait of grief over a profound loss. Grace Potter’s vocals are rich in intoxicating, sorrow and triumph.
Never before has an affair seemed more nonsensical. The connection between the protagonists is completely devoid of any passionate chemistry and the overall story lacks any highly palatable stakes. Dealing with the fallout of two rich people as they engage in an affair for no real personal reas
Where “ Once Upon a Time ” is quirky, “…Wonderland” is simply bizarre. The show is so out there that a better title would’ve been “Once Upon a Time on an Acid Trip”. The imagery is mind-bendingly wacky and so distractive that getting to the heart of the story seems a hectic impossibility.
The pilot was sharp and struck all of the vital components that surround an origin story for a supernaturally based series. The lead character, Stephen (Robbie Amell), is highly likable as an everyday guy with bigger than life problems. Those problems are boiled down in a relatable fashion for v
