Who’s On First? Indie Headlining in 2022
“The Wild Hearts Tour” gives a new window into the evolving concept of headlining in the contemporary indie scene.
The (Not Too) Early Oscar Predictions
We’re more than halfway through the year, and yes, it’s that season again. It’s time to talk about the Oscars.
The WNBA Playoffs Head to the Semi-Finals Are you ready to be amazed?
The WNBA Playoffs are well underway and they have been anything but predictable—but are you even surprised? The WNBA loves to keep us on the edge of our seats.
MUsic
Who’s On First? Indie Headlining in 2022
“The Wild Hearts Tour” gives a new window into the evolving concept of headlining in the contemporary indie scene.
YB Better: The Face Of The Next Generation
Head of the MMH Music Department and all-around rap sage Lito Henderson details why YB is in fact better while discussing YoungBoy’s latest offering; The Last Slimeto.
CMG Is An Army! General Gotti Is Armed and Ready
The Collective Music Group empire is ready to dominate the industry.
Bruce Springsteen’s “The Rising” Turns 20
Springsteen’s extraordinary post-9/11 album, “The Rising” turns twenty years old this month. Could Bruce write those songs today?
Lizzo Proves Why She Is “Special”
MMH resident rap provocateur Lito switches gears to leave his comfort zone and does a break of Lizzo’s new album Special.
MMH & The Mob: The Mob Makes A Record
New York’s “Five Families” (Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Luchese) used Music, Movies, and Hoops to extend their reach globally and ensured The Mob was part of the culture long after the most infamous were locked up or left to swim with the fishes. This MMH three-part series explores just how much influence the mob has had on our culture.
Movies
The (Not Too) Early Oscar Predictions
We’re more than halfway through the year, and yes, it’s that season again. It’s time to talk about the Oscars.
G.I. Jane Turns 25
G.I. Jane unexpectedly returned to the cultural zeitgeist earlier this year, but this article is not about that. Nick Nocera examines the film’s fading legacy 25 years after its release.
National Back to School Month: 10 High School Movies Worth Staying Up For
It’s that time of the year – when students have to re-learn to get up early and head for a day of education. So what better way to prep for the year ahead than digging into movies that celebrate that special carefree time in life? Katie Smith-Wong celebrates a number of cinematic gems.
Movie Review | Brad’s Bucket Hat, Brian Tyree Henry’s Tank Engines, and Ten More Reasons Why Bullet Train Is Better Than You Think
With its chronically referential, cameo-happy humor and its ten-jokes-per-second pace, the absurdist new Brad Pitt action flick Bullet Train avoids flying off the rails thanks to an overqualified cast so committed to the bit, you can’t help but get on board.
Signs 20 Years Later: M Night’s Crossroads
Signs was released 20 years ago, so we’re dusting off our tinfoil hats and celebrating one of Hollywood’s most mercurial filmmakers, M Night Shyamalan.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and the Path Towards Collective Healing
“In this great future, you can’t forget your past.”
Hoops
The WNBA Playoffs Head to the Semi-Finals Are you ready to be amazed?
The WNBA Playoffs are well underway and they have been anything but predictable—but are you even surprised? The WNBA loves to keep us on the edge of our seats.
Living Mamba, Remembering Kobe
MMH Celebrates Kobe Bryant Day (8/24) by looking at why, even before a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020, the Mamba Way was always going to be remembered.
The Case for the WNBA’s Most Improved
Top 10 Basketball Names in the NBA
Which NBA player has the best name for their specific skill or universal hoops culture?
More Than A Logo
In this MMH rerelease, Cody weighs in on the debate around changing the NBA’s logo in honor of the one and only Bill Russell.
NBA Writer’s Room: Six Storylines To Follow Next Season
Which characters, teams, and conflicts will dominate The Association’s 76th season?
