Portfolio 1: Published Pop Culture Entertainment Articles
Check out this article on The Kinks and their performance of the “Sleepwalker” album and you may find yourself humming along to the songs for the rest of the week.
Check out all the articles I wrote promoting films and TV shows that aired on the IFC network.
http://www.ifc.com/author/v-jfinkle
Grab yourself a glass of your favorite fruit wine and enjoy my article on the surprising sweetness of Schitt’s Creek.
If you love movies and music you’ll enjoy my article on the songs that bring you back to your favorite scenes in your favorite movies.
This is one of my favorite articles . These songs are a good start to a playlist to get you through those dark days of winter.
If you’re a fan of Stranger Things or grew up in the ‘80s, you’re going to get a kick out of my article that takes you back to the year New Wave took over and New Coke fizzled out.
The Songs of Sex Education: A Perfect Adolescent Soundtrack : I enjoyed writing this article on the show Sex Education and the songs that helped make it so binge-worthy.
The Chicken Lady loves life and I loved revisiting The Kids in the Hall. for Culture Sonar. Be prepared to laugh and sing along to the sketches in this article that proves that the Kids in The Hall rocked.
You may not know the name Romeo Void, but chances are you’ve heard their song “Never Say Never.” Take a look at my profile on Romeo Void, the overlooked ‘80s band.
I hope you enjoy my article on Joan Jett and the Bad Reputation doc that tells her story of breaking barriers by being true to herself.
If the movie Love,Simon left you feeling good, you'll enjoy this look at the music of Jack Antonoff.
If you love bad movies and good comedy you're going to laugh reading my article on the hilarious podcast How Did This Get Made?
Everybody loves Ringo and this article takes a look at the story behind some famous Beatles songs missing Ringo's beat.
If you get caught between the moon and New York City, the best that you can do is read my article for IFC on 10 comedies that perfectly capture NYC . This is one of my favorites.
http://www.ifc.com/2016/01/10-comedies-that-perfectly-capture-new-york-city
Check out the entertaining bios I wrote about these furry social media stars for The Shorty Awards, which promotes excellence in social media.
Every Beatles song has a story . Check out my article for Culture Sonar for a look into The Beatles' hits that topped the charts the longest.
If you love '80s teen movies, then you need to read this article I wrote for IFC.com. To quote a classic '80s movie, it's a "moral imperative"
http://www.ifc.com/2016/07/underrated-80s-teen-movies.
I'm not saying you have to have owned a pair of acid-washed jeans to appreciate this article but it doesn't hurt. If you are a fan of good and bad '80s music, you're going to want to read this.
http://www.culturesonar.com/1980s-albums/
Click here to check out my article in Thrillist.com on bars in Murray Hill that don't suck. If you've ever spent any time in Murray Hill, you will appreciate this article.
http://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/murray-hill/best-not-terrible-murray-hill-bars-nyc?vortexd=869
Check out this article I wrote for IFC and you're sure to rediscover a comedy classic that might have been lost in the Blockbuster store section of your memories.
http://www.ifc.com/2016/07/underrated-80s-comedies
This article for IFC is dedicated to the Billy Zapkas of the world, because without movie weasels and jerks, our greatest comedy movies wouldn't be the same.
http://www.ifc.com/2015/11/the-10-biggest-jerks-bullies-and-weasels-from-sports-movies
You don't have to have a Dad bod to laugh at my article for IFC on 10 Hilarious Moments in 'Dad Bod" Cinema.
http://www.ifc.com/2015/06/great-moments-in-dad-bod-cinema
Philip Seymour Hoffman was a generational acting talent and I'm glad I got a chance to spotlight his work in supporting roles in this article for IFC. His talent will be missed in movies for decades to come.
http://www.ifc.com/2016/03/philip-seymour-hoffmans-10-best-supporting-roles
I was only a casual fan of Gilmore Girls before I pitched this assignment and I can't believe how much I was swept up in the world of Stars Hallow over Thanksgiving as I binge-watched with my wife leading up to the release of the new season. This article is chock-full of Gilmore Girls references, so if you're a fan, grab a coffee and enjoy.
http://www.culturesonar.com/gilmore-girls/
Check out this article I wrote that takes a look at the pin-up posters adorned the walls of teen boys in the '80s and may have helped them get through their wonder years.
http://www.culturesonar.com/gen-x-posters/
Take a look at my article on the movies that prove that Casey is the Affleck to watch .
http://www.culturesonar.com/casey-affleck/
I'm a huge sports fan and I think any sports fan will enjoy my article on 10 moments that transcended sports.
http://www.culturesonar.com/sports-moments/
Nothing compares to Chris Cornell's voice and as a casual fan I was blown away by his jaw-dropping live performances of other artists' songs. Check out the video clips in this article and you'll get the "feels" as well.
http://www.culturesonar.com/chris-cornell-covers/
This was a fun challenge to write a Mother's Day Mixtape article for Culture Sonar that showcased classic songs about moms. Happy Mother's Day and I hope you enjoy reading and listening to the songs.
http://www.culturesonar.com/mothers-day-mixtape/
SNL stars and music go together like Wayne and Garth. The article won't make you feel like "climbing the rope in gum class" but it will make you laugh and remind you of your favorite movies. If you love Wayne's World and Bill Murray, then you have to check out these clips from my article in Culture Sonar.
http://www.culturesonar.com/movie-musicals-saturday-night-live/
I hope you enjoy my article on the photographer who captured the British Invasion bands as they toured St. Louis in the late '60s.
http://www.culturesonar.com/british-invasion-photos/
Click here to read my article on the best subs in NYC on Thrillist.com!
https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/best-italian-subs-in-nyc
Cick here to read my article on the top 10 film locations as a guest blogger at Wild Junket.com
https://www.wildjunket.com/top-10-film-locations/
And here is another from theFW:
http://thefw.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-your-favorite-tv-moms/
Click here to read one of my postings on theFW:
http://thefw.com/stars-who-appeared-as-themselves-on-sitcoms/?trackback=fbshare
Check out some of my recent writing for holytaco.com
http://www.holytaco.com/eight-classic-guy-movies-that-should-be-turned-into-broadway-musicals/
And here is another on holytaco.com
http://www.holytaco.com/classic-crush-betsy-russell-private-school-superbabe-of-the-80s/
Take a look at the engaging bios I wrote for the 2018 Shorty Awards' Best Podcast Nominees..
These 2018 Shorty Awards Nominees embrace their "weird side. I got a kick out of writing these bios and I hope you enjoy them.