Author Archives: Scotty Mars

Typically, people say things like "the original was better" after seeing a movie sequel. However, that's not always the case. Entertainment Weekly put together a list of sequels that are actually bett...

The '90s were a good time for cartoons, but what was your favorite? The website SlashFilm chose the 15 best. Here's how they ranked them: 1. "SpongeBob SquarePants" 2. "Animaniacs" 3. "Arthur" 4. "Fam...

What's the most overrated movie you've ever seen? Buzzfeed asked its readers for their suggestions. They had an interesting list. Here are some highlights: 1. "Avatar" 2. "The Notebook" 3. "Forrest Gu...

Today is Superman's 85th anniversary. It was on this day in 1938 Action Comics #1 was released and unleashed the first superhero to popular culture. Over the years the Man of Steel has become a symbol...

Five weeks. 16 bands. 1 winner. The first Rising Surge -- Battle of the Bands concluded last night with four amazing performances by our finalists. And when the judge's scores were added up at the end...

Four Halifax area bands went toe to toe on Friday night on week three of The Rising Surge battle of the bands. When the dust settled at the end of the night Diamond City had scored the victory by a ha...

My wife and I spent some time in Seattle last week, and we visited the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture. It only makes sense that this museum would feature a lot of great stuff from grunge bands, and it ...

Some amazing songs have come from fake musicians in movies and on TV shows. "Rolling Stone" put out a list of the 50 best. Here are the top 10: 1. "That Thing You Do!" by The Wonders. From "That Thing...

The Canadian tradition of Roll Up The Rim is coming back soon to a Timmy's near you. This contest has become part of the fabric of our nation, right up there with maple syrup, beavers, and hockey. In ...

I had the chance to swing down to Disneyland and enjoy the Disney 100 celebration. There are many things around the park celebrating this milestone for the company, but the fireworks show really stood...