Sport and Pop Culture
It is hard to believe that 2000 was 25 years ago. It was the new millennium, and while people were worried about Y2K, I was concerned about girls liking me. One thing I know from 2000 was I was listening to some good music. Here are 10 albums that turn 25 this year: The debut…
by Josh Mercer
I recently read an article in The Guardian about songs getting a second life on TikTok. It’s great to see that past hits, such as Forever Young by Alphaville are getting some love on the social media platform, but one I recently saw made me smile with absolute joy. As I was scrolling through my…
by Josh Mercer
Release Date and Cast Released in 2018, Den of Thieves is a heist movie done right. First of all, you have a great cast. Gerard Butler plays Nick ‘Big Nick’ O’Brien, the head of the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department Major Crimes Unit. From the first time Big Nick comes across the screen, you know he…
by Josh Mercer
Pop culture history shows there have been plenty of collaborations between musician’s which has had people scratching their heads. From Tim McGraw and Nelly to Pavarotti and Westlife, there have been acts that have come together and have worked, but there is one that lives rent free in my mind. Born in London, Andre and…
by Josh Mercer
If I asked you to pick your favourite Spice Girls song, you would probably say something along the lines of “That’s easy, it’s Wannabe!” or “Josh, that is an impossible task,” and I would say, “You’re right dear reader, but I’m sure there is one single that you most probably won’t say.” In 1998, ‘Ginger…
by Josh Mercer
During one of my many trips down the rabbit hole that is real estate in New York City, I came across a YouTuber who I instantly liked. His name is Cash Jordan (I did think it was pretty cool). Cash is a property manager who shows different apartments. He also makes sure to show what…
by Josh Mercer
Aussies waiting for The Office spinoff will be able to get their fix via the Australian version, which is set to be on Amazon Prime. According to Deadline, the streaming company announced that this version will premiere on October 18. Starring Felicity Ward as Hannah Howard, the show will revolve around a packaging company that…
by Josh Mercer
Saturday Night Live has been a staple of NBC’s weekend lineup since 1975 and has produced some of the biggest names in comedy, such as Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, and Eddie Murphy. Now, the story about how the show got started is set to hit the big screen. Directed by Jason…
by Josh Mercer
Sony Pictures and Marvel have dropped a new trailer for the Kraven the Hunter. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, and Ariana DeBose, the film was slated for release in 2023 but has been pushed back several times. The new release date is December 12. Producer Matt Tolmach told IGN in an interview that it moved…
by Josh Mercer
Everyone’s favourite podcast, well, show about a podcast, makes its return to screens this month. Only Murders in the Building will premiere in Australia on August 21, and Mabel Mora, Charles Haden Savage, and Oliver Putnam are set for a big season. At the end of season three, Haden-Savage’s stunt double Sazz (played by Jane…
by Josh Mercer
For some (like me), the 2000s is their favourite decade. As a pop culture fan, I know it was a decade where reality TV ruled. Steaming was yet to be a thing, so you had to look at a TV guide and see what time your favourite show was on so you could watch it.…
by Josh Mercer
Marvel has dropped the trailer for Captain America: Brave New World. In the trailer, we get the first look at Harrison Ford as Thaddeus E. ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross (and an appearance at the end of the trailer from Red Hulk) and Giancarlo Esposito. Danny Ramirez reprises his role as Joaquin Torres from The Falcon and The…
by Josh Mercer
I remember the year I got hooked on YouTube like it was yesterday. It was 2008, and my then-girlfriend and I had just watched Step Up 2: The Streets. I was so obsessed with the final dance scene, that I had to watch again when I got home. From there, I pretty much fell in…
by Josh Mercer