Welcome to Tops! Wildly popular on As Seen By (2011-2013), Tops is a feature highlighting the “10 Best” [insert topic] in television or movies! Lists like the Top 10 Animated “Awww” Moments or Ten 21st Century Documentary Films The May Make You Want to Occupy a Street are among the most popular ever written for As Seen By. Now, I’m bringing the Tops…
Category: Entertainment
New Art: Clownin’ Around & Straight Jacket
I woke up this morning with a couple visions in my head for new art involving clowns. Seems timely provided the media’s coming clown fixation (Lady GaGa’s ARTPOP cover art, the upcoming American Horror Story: Freakshow, “Crazy Steve” from IMPACT Wrestling and rumors about who will play “The Joker” next). I have a feeling pop culture is…
Angelina Jolie is wickedly enchanting as “Maleficent”
Being a fan of Disney and Angelina Jolie, I was predisposed to like this big-budget summer venture titled Maleficent. A reimagining of the 1959 animated classic Sleeping Beauty, Maleficent is told from the point of view of the title character by a mysterious narrator. A pleasant, but predictable third-act twist continues Disney’s notable feminist fairytale trend (recall last year’s hit Frozen?), leaving audiences with fond…
“The Normal Heart” is shattered by Bomer and all-star cast
Home Box Office (HBO) premiered Plan B Entertainment’s film adaptation of Larry Kramer’s 1985 off-Broadway play titled The Normal Heart. Set against the backdrop of the early to mid 1980s, The Normal Heart is a haunting and heartbreaking story about a generation of gay men (later women) and the emergence of HIV/AIDS in the United States. Anchored…
Michael Sam: The Draft & “The Kiss”
NOTE: I would like to first begin by saying that I believe the clip of Michael Sam kissing his boyfriend after being drafted into the NFL runs too long. I believe the media’s extended take and subsequent, unedited airing created an artificial feeling that some have construed as a “gay agenda” publicity stunt. Michael Sam…
An Oscar Note.
The Oscars (the 86th Annual Academy Awards) are finally here! This is the night (most – okay, maybe half) movie lovers look forward to. We’ll watch with anticipation, hoping our favorite movies and actors go home with a little golden man named Oscar – and let me tell you, that Oscar is one desirable dude – he’s flawless, and he’ll…
American Horror Story: Coven – the [could be] next chapter
This week American Horror Story fans witnessed the finale of Coven, the franchise’s most successful season yet. Many people (myself included), in typical AHS fashion, were left craving for more from the bewitching season – and we wanted answers to all of our now lingering questions – and ideas! In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Weekly, show creator…
Radio Bobby: Top 5 New Music Releases (1/27)
1. “Once Upon a Dream” by Lana Del Ray (from Maleficent) – (soundtrack) After debuting stateside a couple years back and then tackling last year’s The Great Gatsby (notably with “Young and Beautiful”), Lana Del Ray moves on to lend her beautiful, harrowing voice to another soundtrack – for Disney’s upcoming Maleficent. “Once Upon a Dream”…
The 2013 Bobby James Awards: The Movie Awards + Top 25 Movies of 2013
The time has come – the final category winners of the 2013 Bobby James Awards are about to be revealed. I announce my “Best of Movies” awards last because they’re so near and dear to my heart and because technicallyI’m qualified to do so! OJanuary to get around to seeing everything that will qualify and should be…
Radio Bobby: Top 5 New Music Releases (1/20)
1. “Us Again” by Chuck Wicks – (country) a successful follow-up, or continuation rather, to his 2013 EP Rough, Chuck Wicks delivers another stellar country song about reminiscence and rekindling old love. His vocals soar as he continues to be one of country music’s dark horses and best, most underrated stars. 2. “Diamond and Silver” by Barcelona –…
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