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.
Songs by major artists like Rihanna and the Beastie Boys have appeared in the Star Trek franchise. One Nicki Minaj song needs to be included in the series.
The new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie 'Deadpool & Wolverine' makes memorable use of Madonna's "Like a Prayer.” The track's appearance in the film feels disingenuous.
Britney Spears' "If U Seek Amy" came out at a time when Amy Winehouse was one of the most famous singers alive. The tune might allude to Winehouse's public image.
'Deadpool & Wolverine' seems like another cheeky, fun Marvel Cinematic Universe movie centering on Ryan Reynolds' unforgettable performance as Deadpool. That's what it should have been.
George Lazenby played James Bond a single time before walking away from the part forever. He explained why he threw away the opportunity to play 007 again and again.
George Lazenby was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen after Sean Connery left the role. Lazenby has been a walking punchline for two reasons.
Ever since Britney Spears' first song took the world by storm, people were predicting her career would soon fizzle out. Instead, she racked up five No. 1 singles.
Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" inspired one of the best and trippiest music videos of all time. The director of the clip explained it's about people who are "kind of vampires."
One Direction garnered comparisons to the Backstreet Boys simply for being a popular boy band. Furthermore, One Direction ripped off the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" without shame.
Lady Gaga will play the Joker’s lover, Harley Quinn — and that casting only makes sense in the abstract. Her previous films and television shows are a mark against her casting.
Nicolas Cage is blowing critics away with 'Longlegs', one of the most terrifying horror movies to hit theaters in recent memory. However, he’s not the film’s real star.