‘American Idol’– are you still watching?
In my pop culture round-up, I can’t believe I forgot to mention the crowning of a new “American Idol” champ, Candice Glover. Glover was my pick to win from the start. I love her powerful voice and her...
View ArticleSuperman’s score
THOSE DRUMS. I’ve spent a few days with the “Man of Steel” score, and every time I listen to it, that’s my biggest impression: THOSE DRUMS. So many tracks on score to the new Superman movie, which...
View Article‘Man of Steel’– what did you think?
Alright, Superman fans: what’s your verdict? I saw “Man of Steel” twice this weekend, and I enjoyed it both times. Granted, I’m not the most ultimate incredible Superman fan in the world, but I love...
View ArticleWhy The World Isn’t Ready For Superman
Editor’s note: This “Man of Steel” review is written by one of the biggest Superman fans in Northeast Mississippi, Derek Russell. He’s the creator and host of a Superman-related podcast, and he’s...
View ArticlePop culture round-up: ‘Pacific Rim,’ Jay-Z, more
My pop culture landscape was a little barren there for a minute, but then awesome movies and albums and songs were released, and – hallelujah. Here’s what I’m into right now: “Pacific Rim” – if you...
View ArticleHelp tell a North Mississippi story
Unless your address is beneath a stone, you’ve no doubt heard the legal drama surrounding Tupelo’s own Paul Kevin Curtis. It’s one of those “truth-is-stranger-than-fiction” kind of stories, and it’s a...
View ArticlePop culture round-up: Any ‘Orphan Black’ fans out there?
I’ve written about my love for the BBC America thriller “Orphan Black” before, but that was months ago. The show was pretty heavily hyped up ahead of the season two premiere on Saturday night, so I’m...
View ArticleOxford Film Fest named on national list
Good news from the Oxford Film Festival – check it out: The Oxford Film Festival is proud to be part of the MovieMaker “50 Film Festivals Worth The Entry Fee in 2014” and announces that the call for...
View ArticleWhat’s your favorite ghost story?
Every creature has its day. Vampires were hot (well, you know what I mean) for a while. Then zombies were fashionable. Werewolves were cool if you didn’t want to be too obvious about your monster...
View ArticleNerd’s Eye View: ‘Dukes of Haphazard’ or ‘A generalee bad idea’?
From 2006 until 2011, I worked for John Schneider, better known to children of the ’80s as Bo Duke on “The Dukes of Hazzard.” I met John in Starkville several years ago while he was promoting a film,...
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