Lastest Stories by Charles Stockdale

Superheroes have long been an established fixture of modern culture, serving as the subject matter for a seemingly endless wave of comic books, movies, television shows, and lines of merchandise. In...
Musical talent alone is often not enough these days to launch a successful music career, and those who reach the pinnacle of the industry often have many other qualities. Chief among them is...
Television has long featured shows that focus on the family unit. Relationships between family members can be interesting and complex, providing ample interesting material for a show. This has not...
Hollywood loves its cash cow franchises, milking them for all their worth. For this reason, major movie studios are almost certain to follow up a successful blockbuster with at least one sequel....
Television programming is never a sure thing. Every year, networks try out a new lineup of shows, eager to see which ones audiences tune in for and can be extended another season and which ones are...
In 1957, four boys from Liverpool got together to form The Beatles. With each member contributing a special something, the group ushered in the modern band era and changed the course of music history...
What’s more American than a group of friends taking up instruments in a garage and starting a band with dreams of making it big? All across the country music bands have formed — and every state...
The most terrifying films are often those that are firmly rooted in reality. When audiences see characters they can identify with having their world upended by forces beyond their control, they...
“Sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry,” sang Sue Thompson in her 1961 hit song of (almost) the same name. In her case, as it turned out, it wasn’t really the movie that brought tears to her eyes...
Film critics view movies with a critical eye. They consider artistic composition, acting, and other elements when evaluating a movie. And their opinions matter. Film critics can influence consumer...
Hundreds of movies are released in the United States each year. To help navigate the deluge of films, filmgoers often turn to movie critics. We trust these connoisseurs to evaluate the many films...
The live broadcast of the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 17, on NBC. Since the first Emmy Awards ceremony in 1949, thousands of shows have been nominated and recognized...
Very few popular musicians can avoid spending time on the road. Just as touring is essential for up and coming musical acts it is important for today’s top artists. If new musicians tour to raise...