“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
Eclectic Pop has recapped and linked to the Top 10 Most-Read Posts for both August and September. Check them out below… August - Top 10 Recap: The final full month of summer 2016, saw readers trend towards movie reviews and the return of an old feature in rebooted form (Top 5). Out
A new batch of entertainment has arrived on Netflix this October and Eclectic Pop has narrowed down the best bets for your viewing pleasure. First up the Top 5 movie additions and then a TV pick. All of the movies listed are now available to stream. Below will you will find a family comedy, a romant
Writer/director Alice Winocour’s hypnotic French-language thriller runs heavy on innuendo and light on details. “Disorder” is an atmospheric drama that centers on Vincent (Matthias Schoenaerts) a veteran of France’s Special Forces, who has returned home from a recent stint in Afghanistan. Aft
“Game of Thrones” alum Natalie Dormer stars as an American who travels to Japan’s Suicide Forest to find her missing twin sister. What follows is a mix between human-made suspense and a supernatural thriller. As Dormer’s Sara ignores all reason to locate her sister, eventually drawing a travel jo
A new season of figure skating is upon us and with that, a slew of new programs. If you are a fan of figure skating, be it singles, pairs or ice dance, then you know that music selection can oftentimes be the make or break difference between a good program and a great one.
Since there is only so much time in the day to read 750+word reviews, it seemed right to boil down all of the sentiments expressed on Eclectic Pop into a simple question and answer format; getting to the point in a concise and clear manner that transforms those broader analyses into a bite-size r
On Friday, September 23; Eclectic Selection #12 will premiere on #RKC. As previously announced playlist #12 will also be the last Eclectic Selection. The final show will consist of a 16 song lineup. Below you will find the complete playlist (in order of airplay), the artist, the song and the so
As many of you know there has been a recent change with the content on the site. For one, there has been less of it. As my freelancing work expands, Eclectic Pop has taken a bit of a back seat, though it remains a top priority. Working through this learning curve has been an adjustment. Rest
As the title of this post suggests, this is an announcement about the end of the Eclectic Selection show on #RKC. After nearly 2 years, 11 aired playlists, 275+ songs and lots of contemplation, the time has come to announce that I will no longer be a Selector for #RKC. I would like to th
Detroit’s Eliza Neals serves up a confection of electrified blues and fizzy jazz with “Breaking and Entering”. An album that is fun (‘Sugar Daddy’), fresh (‘Southern Comfort Dreams’) and stamped with the indelible signature of Neals’ vibrant personality. Her soulful vocals breathing life into a
There are movies you watch and wonder how and why on earth they were made, such is the story of director Ben Wheatley’s “High-Rise”. An adaptation, based on the novel of the same name by J.G. Gallard, “High-Rise” is a relentless look at the decadence and moral depravity that consumes a buf
Top 10 Recap: Previous months’ Top 10 Most-Read Recaps and recent special features reigned victorious in July. As the re-launch of the Quick Hit Movie Reviews and Entertainment Inquiry each claimed 2 spots, while general movie reviews took 3 slots on the list. The complete playlist for #RKC’s
It has been over a year since “Disorder” bowed at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and after what has felt like an eternity, writer/director Alice Winocour’s dramatic thriller starring Matthias Schoenaerts (“ Far from the Madding Crowd ”) and Diane Kruger (“The Infiltrator”), has finally arrived fo
In a compelling week of television, one show exceeded their season's midpoint (“Tyrant”) as all of the others hurdled towards the finish line (“Beauty and the Beast”, “Scream” and “Pretty Little Liars”). It all made for another busy week covering the Top 5 Takeaways from each of them for Hid
Be wary of "Crimson Peak," writer/director Guillermo del Toro will seduce you with the film’s visual majesty to distract from a paper-thin plot. A movie that checks off every true blue horror taboo; del Toro’s extravagant production brings with it a sensory splendor that has the capacit
Eclectic Pop offers a bite size rendition of its reviews for two of 2016’s most talked about comic book movies: Director Zac Snyder’s superhero showdown; “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” and Tim Miller’s cheeky “Deadpool”. The first movie features two of DC’s most famous heroes dukin
DC’s highly anticipated “Suicide Squad” marks the cinematic return of some major villains and the live-action debut of others. There is more to the “Suicide Squad” movie than meets the eye and Eclectic Pop has narrowed down the Top 5 things you need to know about it… #1 - The Suicide Squad ha
When her husband (Noah Emmerich) is gravely injured by his former gang, Jane (Natalie Portman) grabs a gun and reaches out to her ex-flame (Joel Edgerton) for help combating the incoming attack of her husband’s enemies. The ingenuity principally setting “Jane Got a Gun” apart from the genre is th
Eclectic Pop plunges into the shadows of the night for these 3 atmospheric thrillers. In the firstly covered film; director Michael Winterbottom veers into true crime territory with the drama, "The Face of an Angel" which stars Daniel Bruhl as a brooding director researching a film and
Since there is only so much time in the day to read 750+word reviews, it seemed right to boil down all of the sentiments expressed on Eclectic Pop into a simple question and answer format; getting to the point in a concise and clear manner that transforms those broader analyses into a bite-size r
Top 10 Recap: Courtesy of social media’s #ThrowbackThursday and #FlashbackFriday campaigns, June was a month that saw older movie reviews receive a new lease on life. With the sequels to ‘The Conjuring’ and ‘Now You See Me’ releasing on the same weekend, both reviews were re-released on Twit
I recently had the pleasure of returning as a guest on the Lost Cause Podcast, hosted by Drew Koenig ( @thedrewkoenig ) and Amanda Williams ( @Amandimation ). Per their Twitter bio, this entertaining podcast focuses on the avid discussion of “television and pop culture”. In January, I had the ple
The Quick Hit Movie Review feature is back! Eclectic Pop has parsed the crucial parts of each title's full-length movie review for your brief reading pleasure. If you would like to read further, simply click on the designated link. Kicking off the feature's return are 3 thrillers that shar
On Friday - July 15, 2016; a brand new playlist will premiere on #RKC. The latest Eclectic Selection will consist of a 15 song line-up. Below you will find the complete playlist (in order of airplay), the artist, the song and the social media links for you to connect with the featured artists fu
Since there is only so much time in the day to read 750+word reviews, it seemed right to boil down all of the sentiments expressed on Eclectic Pop into a simple question and answer format; getting to the point in a concise and clear manner that transforms those broader analyses into a bite-size r
Director Eric Hannezo takes viewers on a crimson wave of crime, desperation and psychological warfare in this bombastic thriller. A remake of Mario Bava’s 1974 film ‘Cani Arrabiatti’, ‘Rabid Dogs’ is a peculiar film that breaks away from crime drama convention at every turn. You will not find Hol
‘Pretty Little Liars’ is back and all of the critical coverage you need to read to enjoy it all is available below. In the ensuing articles, you will find in-depth looks at PLL’s core characters, including Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse), Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale), Emily Fields (Shay Mitche
As some of you may know, I am now a Staff Writer at HiddenRemote.com (on Twitter @HiddenRemote ) – a TV-focused website. In case you have missed any of the content that has been linked to on @EclecticPop ’s Twitter or Google+ accounts, here is a chance to catch up. Below you will find the links
Another month has come and gone on Eclectic Pop, which means it is time to look back at May’s most popular content. So what were the top trends among readers? Let's find out. The TV Rundown and movie reviews tied with 3 spots each. The new Q&A-inspired feature Entertainment Inquiry lan
