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Matthew Trzcinski

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.

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‘Neighbors’: Why Margot Robbie Wasn’t Happy With Her Character

Margot Robbie is most known for her roles in movies, however, she first became famous through her role in the soap opera Neighbors. She left the show a decade age — and she was not satisfied with how her character was written off the show. Here’s a look at her time on one of the …
Movies

Why Elvis Presley Didn’t Star in this X-Rated Film That Won Best Picture

Elvis Presley’s filmography is filled with some critically reviled movies. However, he almost starred in a classic film which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Here’s a look at why he wasn’t in the film. How Elvis Presley’s films stack up against the edgy movies of the 1960s Firstly, a little background. Some of …
Movies

Margot Robbie ‘Called Will Smith a Dick’ for 1 Reason

Will Smith is one of the most famous actors alive, however, that didn’t stop Margot Robbie from telling him off. First, Robbie had to go on a bizarre journey just to get to an audition. Then, once she got there, she had some choice words for Smith. How Margot Robbie learned she could appear in …
Entertainment

How John Lennon Reacted to ‘Rolling Stone’ Calling Him ‘Second Fiddle’

During his post-Beatles career, John Lennon occasionally worked with other artists like Ringo Starr, Elton John, and David Bowie. Around that time, Rolling Stone magazine said John was now “playing second fiddle.”  How John Lennon lashed out at ‘Rolling Stone’ Firstly, a little background. The 1970s were an unusual time for John. While he was …
Music

Why The Monkees’ Drummer Was Glad He Couldn’t Work for Frank Zappa

The Monkees and Frank Zappa made very different music, however, Zappa wanted to work with The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz. Despite this, Dolenz didn’t work with him. Here’s why — and why Dolenz was relieved he couldn’t work with Zappa. How Frank Zappa shocked a member of The Monkees Firstly, a little background. The Beatles dominated …