I’ve been trying to steer clear from the dumpster fire that is Roseanne Barr and her show’s cancellation. As a longtime fan of the show, I’m equally disappointed and confused, while simultaneously not surprised. Barr was fired and her show cancelled as a result of racist tweets sent Tuesday about Valerie Jarrett, a former aide…
Neither Roseanne nor its shrill-voiced lead ever shied away from controversy. Since the show’s departure, TV, at least in its sitcom sector, has lacked that fiery, feminist, DGAF attitude that made the show so captivating. Both Roseannes return to primetime this week dishing out another scoop of revivalism for nostalgia hungry viewers. Its original run spanned from 1988…
When Roseanne debuted on ABC in 1988, it shined a light on the struggles of Middle America in a way that was not only relatable, but unapologetic and controversial—just like its lead, Roseanne Barr. Barr crafted her working class “domestic goddess” in years prior, and pulled off a nine season portrayal of a woman who…
Brie Larson, Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John C. Reilly and JOHN GOODMAN. It’s safe to say that I’d watch any movie with this cast. Hell, they could reboot Twilight or do another Josie and the Pussycats and if it had Larson and Goodman gracing the screen, I’d be IN. Unfortunately, this movie is another…
In 2007, Paramount began teasing an upcoming horror movie from J.J. Abrams that we all now know as Cloverfield, a low budget throwback to Godzilla and the monster movies of yesteryear. What was so phenomenal about the movie was the buzz they built through a low-key grassroots marketing campaign that was completely shrouded in mystery.…