How do you build a name for yourself by trying your best not to succeed? You may try and ask Paul Westerberg, the force who lead The Replacements, one of the best and most creative bands of the '80s American indie rock scene.
'Three Men and a Baby' was a massive hit when it came out which featured one of the greatest apartment sets in the history of movies and spawned an urban legend about a ghost boy.
When 'Southland Tales' arrived in November of 2007, 15 years ago last month, it was an immediate flop, a strange movie that audiences couldn't make heads or tails of. But they were wrong.
When it comes to high-concept comedies set against the backdrop of real history, 2003's 'Good Bye Lenin!' is among the best
As was the case with his son Jeff, Tim Buckley had both an incredible songwriting talent and an even more incredible, multi-octave voice. Also like his son, he's become a cult icon in his own right.
If there ever was an artist that would perfectly embody an artists' artist and critical darling, it would be David Ackles, whose short career spawned one of music's most highly regarded albums.
'Two for the Road' is the one of the most underrated masterpieces in the annals of film’s archives. Decades ahead of its time, it set the standard for today’s experimental romantic comedy 53 years ago.
'Quiz Show' is an all-around triumph of filmmaking, and by far the best film Robert Redford has ever directed, and would likely be remembered more fondly if it didn't run into the buzzsaw that was 'Forrest Gump'/'Pulp Fiction' of that same year.
'Let's Be Real,' at its best, was downright inspired, and probably the most inventive new sketch comedy series to emerge since Netflix's 'I Think You Should Leave.'
Whether John Fahey intentionally shied away from 'success' is a debatable thing, he himself, in one of his famous quotes said - “from a social perspective, I am looking for friends, not acolytes.” But his musical, visual, verbal, and even eccentric legacy remain, as they should be.
'Singles' wasn't Cameron Crowe's best film, but, it truly captured that brief moment in rock and roll history where '90s grunge had Seattle at the center of the universe.
Last week, Conan wrapped up his 28-year run as a late night host; as we look back at some of his most memorable moments, it's clear why there will never be another quite like him.
'One Night in Miami' has renewed interest in Sam Cooke, and rightfully so, but the singer's true impact stretches far beyond one fabled night.
Spike Lee's 2002 film '25th Hour' is generally considered the best film ever made about the aftermath of 9/11and ranks among Lee's best films.
From a comic book to a beloved TV series, 'The Walking Dead' is a certified phenomenon and as it heads into its final season we take a look back at the show's journey to this point and the overall beauty of a long-running series.
The early 2000s were a very different time. That's one of the only explanations for the existence of 'Freddy Got Fingered' ― the unreconstructed comedic id of Tom Green.
The impact that this player has had on the game, the media, and the entertainment industry is not measurable with words or numbers.
From the streets of NY to top galleries of the world, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a true art prodigy whose work still informs pop culture today.
10 years ago this month, the raunchy, Paul Feig directed 'Bridesmaids' was released and became a true watershed moment in comedy, for many reasons...
Austin Butler's 'Elvis' biopic has been getting all the attention but my favorite Elvis movie remains 'Bubba Ho-Tep', an absurdist horror-comedy where he's secretly lived past his "official" death and fights a mummy.
A year before the 1998 debut of 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,'came 'Amazon Women on the Moon,' a movie with surprisingly similar sensibility, familiar faces, and some truly memorable sketches.
Christmas Day 2001 saw the release of a full-on Hollywood biopic of the "Greatest of All Time," simply titled 'Ali.' Directed by Michael Mann and starring Will Smith, it didn't stray far from the sports biopic formula but it was executed to near-perfection.
If you were to describe the plot of 'Old School' out of context to someone who hasn't seen it, it probably wouldn't sound like one of the great comedies. But, with a great cast and strong gags it still remains one of the best of the aughts.
'Ski Patrol' was released 30 years ago last month and while it's considerably dated in many ways, it remains a screamingly funny movie - granted you love physical gags and nutshots.