Two Videos emerged on Twitter July 22nd of separate incidents that took place in NYC, where police officers were drenched with water by Harlem and Brooklyn residents. The first video, posted at 1:23 P.M., shows two officers in the middle of what appears to be an arrest following a traffic stop. With one person leaned across the hood of a car, the officers and suspect are drenched with a bucket of water. The bucket is then thrown and ricochets off the arresting officer’s head. The video is labeled “RESTRAINT” by the account that posted both videos, @NYScanner. In the second,… Read more »
When one person hears the name Eddie Murphy they think of the 1983 stand-up comedy special “Delirious” while another person hears his name and thinks of “The Nutty Professor”. Eddie Murphy hasn’t done stand up comedy in a few years but during his time spent with Jerry Seinfeld on “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” in reference to stand-up Eddie said, “I’m gonna do it again, everything just has to be right.” Everything must be right then because news has dropped that the epic comedy genius is in talks with Netflix to do 3 stand-up specials. The price tag seems to… Read more »
Trekkies rejoice! More info has come out about the new CBS All Access show Star Trek: Picard. Michael Chabon, bestselling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, has been named showrunner. Chabon is a life-long fan of the show which, combined with his outstanding skill, makes him a perfect fit. “‘Star Trek’ has been an important part of my way of thinking about the world, the future, human nature, storytelling and myself since I was ten years old,” said Michael Chabon. “I come to work every day in a state of joy and awe at having been entrusted with the character and the… Read more »
This week Geek Girl Riot teams up with Fantastic Forum for an entertainment news episode of epic proportions, celebrating Octavia Butler, mourning the shutdown of DC Vertigo Comics, wishing Batman a happy birthday, and more news!
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s new column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week examines the rise of political punk in the US.
Avenger’s: Endgame was easily the most anticipated movie of the past few years but it still hasn’t topped the $2.788 billion dollar record of 2009’s Avatar. That could change if the “Bring Back” event beginning Friday, June 28th gets MCU fans into the theaters for a second viewing. The Endgame re-release features an introduction from director Anthony Russo, an unfinished deleted scene, and a sneak peek of Spiderman: Far From Home before it comes out July, 2nd. Some theaters will have posters of Iron Man’s Infinity Gauntlet on hand to give to Marvel fans who turn out for the new… Read more »
The continuing adventures of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the whole Toy Story gang.
Another try at the Dark Phoenix story from the X-Men comic books and an ending to the 20th Century Fox movie franchise.
Randall Park’s man scruff is ready…to steal yo’ girl.
Should movies delivered by those streaming platforms be honored with participation in the Academy Awards?
