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.
Madonna's "Cherish" sounds like a normal, if abnormally infectious, pop song. Notably, the Material Girl said she was not in a normal frame of mind when she wrote it.
Madonna's "Express Yourself" was a bold new chapter for the Material Girl. The Queen of Pop said she included "extreme" images of herself in the music video.
Some of The Beach Boys’ hits made it all the way to No. 1, but the overwhelming majority did not. Some of their most important tunes got nowhere close.
It's no wonder Madonna has worked with so many other superstars. Rock stars, big-name rappers, and indie music darlings all lined up to collaborate with the Queen of Pop.
Sufjan Stevens' 'Seven Swans' is beloved by hipsters who may not have paid attention in Sunday School. Here's a look at the Bible story that inspired "Abraham" from 'Seven Swans'.
Madonna's songs have provoked many controversies over the years, but only one was accused of promoting violence against women. The Material Girl interpreted the track differently.
Apple Music named its top 10 albums of all time. While some older records appeared on the list, Lauryn Hill's 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' took the top spot.
Nicolas Cage is going to star in the upcoming independent horror film titled 'Longlegs'. While the film looks very modern, it's actually a throwback to one Old Hollywood icon
The trailer for 'Longlegs', Nicolas Cage's new horror movie, makes it looks like a serial killer film. Interestingly, Cage compared the film to a character from 'Pinocchio'.
The first three 'Star Wars' films are revered, while 'The Phantom Menace' received far less glowing reviews. George Lucas reacted to the critical trashing.