Matt Trzcinski’s career in journalism began in high school when he started writing for local newspapers. He’s been a film critic since 2012 and joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 where he specializes in classic rock and pop music. He loves the larger-than-life personalities in both genres, which provide ample fodder in books and interviews for behind-the-scenes information our readers want to know. Matt has expertise in acts such as The Beatles and The Monkees.
Matt is a Tufts University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies. In his free time, he participates in the Boston Horror Society, a group devoted to horror films. He also enjoys reading the work of critics including Roger Ebert and Chuck Klosterman and authors J.D. Salinger, Edgar Allen Poe, and Franz Kafka. See more of Matt’s work on Screen Rant, Cinema Axis, Taste of Cinema, American Songwriter, and his Muck Rack profile.
Disney brought back Peter Cushing's Grand Moff Tarkin for 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'. It was the worst technological decision in 'Star Wars' since Jar Jar Binks.
The Beatles’ songs drew inspiration from the greats. In spite of that, one of the worst songs of all time became a big inspiration for The Beatles' "Hey Jude."
One of the most surprising moments of ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ was when Tim Burton decided to bring back a track that's a laughing stock. Furthermore, he used two versions of it!
A mysterious black cat graces the cover of Ozzy Osbourne's 'Blizzard of Ozz'. Osbourne discussed this cat and joked it was a message from a dark historical figure.
Ozzy Osbourne's "Mr. Crowley" is about a macabre historical figure who left quite a legacy in the world of rock 'n' roll. The song led to some misconceptions about Osbourne.
The 1988 movie 'Beetlejuice' made Harry Belafonte's "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" part of our childhood soundtrack. The songs from' Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' are collectively even stronger.
Walking into 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', I expected another terrible night at the movies. Who would expect a sequel to 'Beetlejuice' that came out three decades too late would be good?
Chester Bennington didn't want to put out Linkin Park’s “In the End” for a very specific reason. However, his attitude toward the song was different from that of the public.
No classic rock band from the 1990s has incurred more comparisons to The Beatles than Oasis. While Oasis gave us great songs, they aren't on the same level as Lennon-McCartney.
Many classic rock fans consider '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' to be Oasis' masterwork. One Oasis member said that the band wanted to rewrite the album desperately.
One might consider Lady Gaga and Queen's Brian May artists in completely different spheres of music. Despite this, one of Gaga's hits wouldn't be the same without May's talent.
Oasis' Noel Gallagher admitted that his sons largely ignore Oasis' music in favor of a different genre. Oasis has impacted many young music fans — even if they don't realize it.
Adele's "Someone like You" is a beautiful pop ballad that doesn't seem to have anything to do with classic rock music. However, a 1950s rock star inspired the tune.
Few classic rock songs from the 1990s had an impact comparable to Oasis' "Wonderwall." Only one “Wonderwall” cover managed to give us a version that is comparable to the original.