A number of years ago a man by the name of Richard Carlson Ph.D. wrote a popular book called: “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”. Great concept! Ultimately, there are very few things in life that are truly worth getting upset about when you stop and think about it. However, if you’re like me, you’ll appreciate that sometimes this is much easier said than done. That said, here are 10 day to day irritations that send me completely off the rails. I’ve edited out most of the salty language so that I don’t get in trouble with “Bad” Brad my Publisher. (lol)
Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer: A Tear Stained Letter and Grease Stained Pizza Box


By Chris Benedict
Although the version featuring them both on vocals wouldn’t officially surface until the posthumous Unearthed collection, Bob Marley’s Redemption Song proves to be a fitting dual farewell from Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash. Well understandable is the global significance placed upon a self-empowering protest anthem written and made famous by a Jamaican Rastafarian who beheld Ethiopian Emperor Halie Selassie as a sort of Christ figure, performed by the quintessential country music outlaw whose poignantly incendiary murder ballads about “mud and blood and beer” torched the falsely sentimental imagery and mythology of the folkloric American west, along with a Turkish-born punk rocker whose musical influences ranged from Woody Guthrie to Lee “Scratch” Perry and fronted arguably the most persuasive British agitators of the Reagan/Thatcher era.
I Never Met a Girl Like You Before: Edwyn Collins – NewzBreaker Music Video of the Day


Investigation Discovery Launches DETECTIVE PODCAST in Advance of Season 5 PREMIERE OF HOMICIDE HUNTER: LT. JOE KENDA


Investigation Discovery is serving up another outlet for crime and mystery fans to get their fix. Launching today, ID’s DETECTIVE is a bi-weekly podcast that delves into the case files of an actual true detective, revealing juicy tidbits and shocking insights from unforgettable investigations and defining moments in his or her career. An anthology style format, the podcast will focus on a new investigator each season, with the inaugural series kicked off by ID fan favorite, homicide detective Lt. Joe Kenda.
Dave’s Five Worst Character Kill Offs in Television and Film History


Killing off a character in popular movie series or television can be a risky proposition. Some have been done brilliantly such as execution of the Tony Montana character and Tony Soprano’s long awaited murder of Ralphie Cifareto in the Soprano’s. Other have been completely ill conceived and in some cases, did irreparable harm to the brand. With this in mind, here are my five worst character kill offs in film and television history.
James White: Release Date Fall 2015 – Breaking Entertainment News


Cast: Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, Makenzie Leigh, Ron Livingston
Written & Directed by: Josh Mond
Genre: Drama
Distributor: The Film Arcade
James White (Christopher Abbott) is a troubled twenty-something trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. He retreats further into a self-destructive, hedonistic lifestyle, but as his mother (Cynthia Nixon) battles a serious illness James is forced to take control of his life. As the pressure on him mounts, James must find new reserves of strength or risk imploding completely. The directorial debut of MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE producer Josh Mond, JAMES WHITE, which had its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2014 where it was the winner of the “Best of Next” Audience Award, is a confident and closely observed debut that explores loss and the deep relationship between a mother and son. Abbott’s strong central performance is aided by a stellar supporting cast featuring Cynthia Nixon (“Sex and the City”), Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi (“Comedy Bang! Bang!”), and Ron Livingston (DRINKING BUDDIES). Shot on location in New York City with an intimate visual style, JAMES WHITE follows its lead into deep, affecting places while still maintaining its fragile humanity.
The Danish Girl: Release Date: November 27, 2015 (NY/LA) & December 2015 (Additional Cities) – Breaking Theater News


Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ben Whishaw, Amber Heard
Directed by: Tom Hooper (“The King’s Speech,” “Les Misérables”)
Written by: Lucinda Coxon, based on the novel The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff
Genre: Drama
Distributor: Focus Features
The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (portrayed by Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander), directed by Academy Award winner Tom Hooper. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
Love The Coopers: Release Date November 13, 2015 – Breaking Movie News


Cast: Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Jake Lacy, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, Olivia Wilde
Directed by: Jessie Nelson
Written by: Steven Rogers
Genre: Comedy/Drama
Distributor: CBS Films
LOVE THE COOPERS follows the Cooper clan as four generations of extended family come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. As the evening unfolds, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.
Jem and the Holograms: Release Date October 23, 2015 – Breaking Movie News


Cast: Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis
Directed by: Jon M. Chu
Written by: Ryan Landels
Genre: Musical Adventure
Distributor: Universal Pictures
As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she and her three sisters begin a one-in-a-million journey of discovering that some talents are too special to keep hidden. In Universal Pictures’ Jem and the Holograms, four aspiring musicians will take the world by storm when they see that the key to creating your own destiny lies in finding your own voice.
Directed by Jon M. Chu (Step Up series, G.I. Joe: Retaliation), the musical adventure stars Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis. Jem and the Holograms, based on the iconic Hasbro animated TV series, is written by Ryan Landels and produced by Chu, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun for SB Projects, Bennett Schneir, and Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis of Hasbro Studios.
Cooties: Release Date: September 18, 2015 (In Select Cities & On-Demand) – Breaking Entertainment News


Cast: Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack MacBrayer, Leigh Whannell, Nasim Pedrad, Ian Brennan, Jorge Garcia
Directed by: Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion
Written by: Leigh Whannell, Ian Brennan, Josh C. Waller
Genre: Horror, Comedy
Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere
From the twisted minds of Leigh Whannell (co-creator of Saw and Insidious) and Ian Brennan (co-creator of “Glee”), COOTIES is a horror comedy with unexpected laughs and unapologetic thrills. When a cafeteria food virus turns elementary school children into killer zombies, a group of misfit teachers must band together to escape the playground carnage. The film stars Elijah Wood (The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings), Rainn Wilson (“The Office”), and Alison Pill (“The Newsroom”) as teachers who fight to survive the mayhem while hilariously bickering in an uncomfortable love triangle on the worst Monday of their lives. COOTIES will be one of the debut releases of the newly-launched Lionsgate Premiere label, which will release the film on September 18th in select theaters and on demand.
About Ray: Release Date September 18, 2015 – Breaking Theater News


Cast: Naomi Watts, Elle Fanning, Susan Sarandon
Directed by: Gaby Dellal
Written by: Nikole Beckwith and Gaby Dellal
Genre: Drama
Distributor: The Weinstein Company
ABOUT RAY tells the stirring and touching story of three generations of a family living under one roof in New York as they must deal with the life-changing transformation by one that ultimately affects them all. Ray (Elle Fanning) is a teenager who has come to the realization that she isn’t meant to be a girl and has decided to transition from female to male. His single mother, Maggie (Naomi Watts), must track down Ray’s biological father (Tate Donovan) to get his legal consent to allow Ray’s transition. Dolly (Susan Sarandon), Ray’s lesbian grandmother is having a hard time accepting that she now has a grandson. They must each confront their own identities and learn to embrace change and their strength as a family in order to ultimately find acceptance and understanding.
Pawn Sacrifice: Release Date September 16, 2015 – Breaking Movie News


Cast: Tobey Maguire, Peter Sarsgaard, Liev Schreiber, Michael Stuhlbarg, Lily Rabe, Robin Weigert
Directed by: Edward Zwick
Written by: Steven Knight
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Biography
Distributor: Bleecker Street
In a gripping true story set during the height of the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer (Tobey Maguire) finds himself caught between two superpowers when he challenges the Soviet Empire. Also starring Liev Schreiber and Peter Sarsgaard, PAWN SACRIFICE chronicles Fischer’s terrifying struggles with genius and madness, and the rise and fall of a kid from Brooklyn who captured the imagination of the world.
Dragon Blade: Release Date September 4th – Breaking Entertainment News


Cast: Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody
Written & Directed by: Daniel Lee
Genre: Action Adventure
Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere
A massive success this year in its native China, “Dragon Blade” brings action spectacle on a grand scale to US audiences. Featuring an international cast led by Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody, the film features the fight for the Silk Road when East and West collide. When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius (Adrien Brody) arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An (Jackie Chan) and his group of trained warriors teams up with an elite legion of defected Roman soldiers led by General Lucius (John Cusack) to maintain the delicate balance of power in the region. To protect his country and his new friends, Huo An gathers the warriors of thirty-six ethnic nations together to fight Tiberius in an incredible epic battle. The film is directed by Daniel Lee (“Black Mask”) and produced by Jackie Chan and Susanna Tsang.