“Pop Culture” Archives
Reacting to Reaction Videos
Who knew that watching somebody else enjoy something could be enjoyable in and of itself?
Is it blackface to portray a dark elf on TV?
Community is the latest TV show to pull an episode over concerns of racist blackface content.
The New Fundamentalism (Same as the Old Fundamentalism)
The fundamentalism I experienced in the religious circles of my youth can now be found in progressive and “woke” circles.
Pop Culture Is More Than Mere Entertainment
Inventors, engineers, scientists, and astronauts have been inspired by Star Trek, so why not politicians?
Bill Maher vs. Comic Books
Maher’s crankiness and contrariness has, by now, become incredibly predictable.
Random Nerdery: The City and The City, Higher Power, FLCL, The Expanse, Legion
China Miéville, shoestring budget superheroics, crazy anime, gritty sci-fi, and mutant psychic weirdness.
Justin Timberlake, Prince’s Hologram, and the Tensions of Fandom
Also, what does a tribute to the Purple One have to do with Star Trek?
G.I. Joe’s Phantom X-19: The Best Toy Stealth Fighter
It’s a shame that a vehicle so cool never figured more prominently in the G.I. Joe mythos.
Let’s Be Honest About Hugh Hefner’s Legacy
In light of his death, some have examined Hugh Hefner’s legacy and found it deeply wanting.
My Favorite Christ and Pop Culture Articles of 2016
Obviously, I’m a little biased, but I was once again impressed by the site’s depth and breadth of coverage.
Random Nerdery: Guardians of the Galaxy, Sword Master, Spectral & Lone Wolf and Cub
Marvel’s next big hit, gorgeous-looking Chinese swordplay, more Netflix original sci-fi, and classic cult samurai action.
The Perils (and Positives) of Politicizing Pop Culture
Pop culture nerdery won’t save the union but it could help us understand each other a little better.
Random Nerdery: Macross, Star Wars, Voltron, and Thunderbirds Are Go
Transforming mecha and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” make everything better.
When Reading Comic Books Made Me a Better Parent
A meditation on parenting and “Ms. Marvel,” one of the most delightful comic books I’ve read in quite some time.