Charles Stockdale

Charles B. Stockdale is the assistant managing editor for 24/7 Tempo, based in New York City. In this position he has primarily covered film, television and music, with a focus on country music. He previously covered numerous other topics, including news, finance and weather. His articles have been published in a number of publications, including MSN, USA Today, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, HuffPost, The Arizona Republic, Fox Business, El Paso Times, and The Mexico Ledger.

Lastest Stories by Charles Stockdale

Success can be fleeting for popular musicians. Even those artists who release multiple hits often fall out of public favor because of changing tastes or professional reasons, such as inactivity....
We all know a bad movie when we see one. Bad movies can have weak story lines, incompetent direction, poor technical quality, amateurish performances — or all of the above. Sometimes, the title...
As people continue to do their part in the fight against COVID-19 and spend more time at home, many find themselves inevitably searching for new material to watch. While playing “streaming...
For many people, watching movies is a fun, integral part of the holiday season. For some, this means watching the same holiday classics year after year. Others are drawn to newer films, heading to...
Audiences love Christmas movies. Each of the top 10 grossing holiday films since 1980 has pulled in over $100 million at the domestic box office. “Home Alone” grossed over $285 million – no...
Movie sequels and prequels are becoming more common than ever. At their best, sequels are a win for both the studios that produce them and the audiences who get to enjoy yet another installment of a...
Actor Ben Affleck no doubt disappointed many fans when he confirmed his decision not to return to the role of Batman, whom he played in three movies. Robert Pattinson will now star in the titular...
Films such as “Casablanca” and “The Godfather,” considered among the best movies of all time, succeeded in appealing to both critics and audiences. These well-received motion...
Since the pandemic and the subsequent stay-at-home orders and social gatherings restrictions — caused by concerns over the spread of coronavirus — people have been left to their own...
Winning a Grammy award is considered to be among the highest achievements in the music industry. Surprisingly, some Grammy winners have exceptionally short careers as popular entertainers. Artists...
A successful film franchise can ensure box office earnings like few other movie offerings can. For this reason, major movie studios are almost certain to follow up a successful blockbuster with at...
The world of country music has not been spared the effects of the novel coronavirus that is disrupting lives throughout the world. Many events have been canceled and many artists, including Willie...
With thousands of new movies released each year, professional critics are relied on by audiences to identify the best the industry has to offer. By doing so, movie reviewers help moviegoers avoid...
Movie sequels and prequels are becoming more common than ever. At their best, sequels are a win for both the studios that produce them and the audiences who get to enjoy yet another installment of a...
The Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, which recognize excellence in country music, aired live Wednesday, Nov. 11, on ABC Television Network. Country star Reba McEntire hosted for a fifth time,...