By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Join Entertainment Editor Kevin Hoskinson and Eli Hoskinson for a special interview with Jason Michael Paul- Producer and Creator of the Heroes Video Game Symphony! Learn more about Heroes at https://heroes-symphony.com/
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It was the fall of 2022 when fans of Blink-182 had their collective minds blown. After weeks of speculation and rumors, it was confirmed that original founding member Tom DeLonge was reuniting with his former bandmates Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker. It was surprising, but fans were over the moon with this news and were […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER isn’t nearly as bad as other critics want you to think it is. Is it the Exorcist sequel we have held our breath for all these years? Not really. But considering nobody asked for a new entry in the franchise, it seems counterproductive to think it was going to be. It’s an exorcism […]
(Photo credit: https://www.sonymusic.ca/press_release/blink-182-announce-highly-anticipated-new-album-one-more-time) By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor “These three snot-nosed San Diego punks bottled suburban angst and distilled it into bright, shiny pop songs that might as well have been state-issued to every American teen. During their height, Blink permeated nearly every aspect of popular culture, making them arguably the most influential pop-punk band ever.” -Alternative Press, 2015 The […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor The Saw franchise is one that has seemingly done everything it can do with its premise. It quickly became about the traps and how each installment could outdo the next, with each one getting bloodier and more depraved. It’s hard for a franchise ten films in to find a fresh take that is unique and hasn’t […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Rose City Comic Con took the Oregon Convention Center by storm this weekend, and it was one of the most interesting and exciting years yet. It was packed with celebrity guests, including actors, voice-over artists, writers, animators, and every other type of artist you could think of. Even though it had the same amount of activities […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor One thing that has fascinated me over the years is watching the evolution of high school comedies. Every generation gets their time to shine in the genre, and they seem to elevate to the next level every time. Being born in the 80s, we got our turn to shine when movies like Can’t Hardly Wait and […]
Rogers: The Musical Review By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Conceived initially as a joke and pitched to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige as such, Rogers: The Musical is something of a tiny miracle. Premiering as a gag in the Disney+ series Hawkeye, it was meant to remain just that, a fleeting and funny moment in MCU history. But when you […]
LEGO PAC-MAN Review By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor While LEGO is no stranger to the world of video games in general, they are relatively new to the world of video game-based sets. Starting a few years ago with the buildable Nintendo Entertainment System, the company has been digging more and more into that market. They built on their Nintendo license with […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor It was the beginning of summer in 2009 when we went to see the new Disney/Pixar film Up. Being a massive fan of the studio, it was a no-brainer, and we were prepared for a fun outing at the movies. What we weren’t prepared for, however, was that the first 20 minutes of the film would […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Besides being rock and roll legends, what do Buddy Holly, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Hendrix have in common? Here’s a hint, they all played the same guitar! And now, you can party like a rockstar with the LEGO Fender Stratocaster, a LEGO Ideas set that is a must-have for fans of classic rock and fans of […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Joining the ranks of the MCU in 2014, the Guardians Of The Galaxy franchise has become one of the studio’s biggest draws. With a third film on the horizon (or has come already by the time you read this), it’s safe to say that the legacy of the characters will live on for a long […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor By the time Evil Dead Rise passes the finish line, everything you see on screen is covered in blood. In typical franchise fashion, this installment revels in the things that make you feel uncomfortable and sick to your stomach. Some might find these films’ splatter house horror style not to their liking, but if you are […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Like many other people, Mario and his brother Luigi have been an integral part of my life. I still remember a Christmas back in the 80s when my dad surprised us with a Nintendo Entertainment System, which came packaged with the original Super Mario Bros. game cartridge. Over the years, the series has evolved with the […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Emerald City Comic Con celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023 with a new building, incredible guests, and the same nerdy vibe! The worst part about attending Emerald City Comic Con is the drive home. We only live a few hours from Seattle, but the drive down to Portland is always a bummer. It’s like coming […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Saturday was amazing at the Emerald City Comic Con! Check out some of the fantastic cosplay, booths and more I came across! Look for more soon from Pastrami Nation!
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Check out some of the awesome booths, cosplay and more from Friday at the Emerald City Comic Con!
By Staff Reports Mad Cave Studios is headed to Emerald City Comic Con with Maverick and Papercutz in Seattle, WA (Mar. 2 – 5), to celebrate pop culture from every corner of the nerdy galaxy! Exclusives, plus signings with creators Zac Thompson and Joe Corallo, fans won’t want to miss the happenings at Booth #10815. This year, descend into madness […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor The Ant-Man movies have always felt like they existed in their own corner of the massive Marvel Universe. Even though he’s had his share of run-ins with fellow Avengers, the movies feel like self-contained stories. Even when The Quantum Realm comes into play to defeat Thanos in Avengers Endgame, there isn’t a need to know […]
By Staff Reports Emerald City Comic Con is returning to the Seattle Convention Center on March 2-5, 2023 to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a robust lineup of special guests, panelists, exhibitors, and more. ECCC today unveiled the 2023 programming slate full of can’t-miss content for every type of pop culture fan along with this year’s vibrant new key art […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Everyone’s favorite Koopa has arrived in LEGO form in an impressive 2,807-piece set. In a change of pace for the company, The Mighty Bowser is a posable model that stands on its own and is almost puppet-like in functionality. You can even add to the fun if you own or purchase the Mario starter course, which […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor One of my earliest childhood memories was playing with toys. Being a child of the ’80s, playing with He-Man, G.I. Joe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was part of everyday life. Although those were the most formative years of my life, the other toys I remember playing with were before those, and they were manufactured by […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Dealing with grief isn’t a new idea, but when presented to us it feels new again. I would propose that the reason for that is because everybody deals with it differently. Therefore, every time we see it, it’s something we haven’t experienced yet. It makes for good drama but can also bring about the most […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Since 2011, The Last Podcast On The Left has thrilled and surprised listeners with their unique takes on the paranormal, supernatural, true crime stories, and historical events. Hosts Ben Kissel, Marcus Parks, and Henry Zebrowski take on their subjects with unmatched sincerity and a sense of humor like no other. They have covered topics such […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Over the years, Jordan Peele has successfully shed his funnyman image and has proven he is a filmmaker to be reckoned with. Whether it’s his powerful debut Get Out or his sophomore effort Us, he takes on society as a whole and shines a light on the real monsters in the world. Like all good […]
By Kevin HoskinsonEntertainment Editor Here at Pastrami Nation, we take fandom very seriously. No matter what you are into, we are dedicated to bringing you fun and insightful articles, reviews, and podcast conversations. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been one of the most significant phenomena to sweep the world of pop culture for almost 25 years. Starting in 2008 with […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Nicolas Cage has portrayed a wide array of characters over his illustrious career. He’s played the teenage heartthrob in Valley Girl, an incompetent bank robber in Raising Arizona, an FBI chemical warfare expert in The Rock, and a convict trying to get home to his wife and daughter in Con Air. In what might very […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor It’s so hard to pin down a movie like Everything Everywhere All At Once. Being one of those movies that are hard to describe and oversell at the same time, it manages to draw from so many different influences but still feels completely unique. Filmmakers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (collectively known as Daniels) have […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Originally a play in two parts, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child has been reimagined as an epic one-night event at The Curran Theater in beautiful San Francisco, California. As somebody who never experienced the full show, it’s hard to imagine what was cut because this felt like the complete package. Coming in at 3 […]
By Kevin Hoskinson Entertainment Editor Before I get into it, I want to say a couple of things up front. The most important thing is that I absolutely adore the Foo Fighters. For those of you (somehow) unfamiliar, let’s quickly get up to speed. With the tragic passing of Kurt Cobain, the band Nirvana was no more, and drummer Dave […]