Just a few of the albums, movies, TV shows, and books that I hope to enjoy in 2022.

Who knew that watching somebody else enjoy something could be enjoyable in and of itself?

Community is the latest TV show to pull an episode over concerns of racist blackface content.

The fundamentalism I experienced in the religious circles of my youth can now be found in progressive and “woke” circles.

Inventors, engineers, scientists, and astronauts have been inspired by Star Trek, so why not politicians?

Maher’s crankiness and contrariness has, by now, become incredibly predictable.

China Miéville, shoestring budget superheroics, crazy anime, gritty sci-fi, and mutant psychic weirdness.

Also, what does a tribute to the Purple One have to do with Star Trek?

It’s a shame that a vehicle so cool never figured more prominently in the G.I. Joe mythos.

In light of his death, some have examined Hugh Hefner’s legacy and found it deeply wanting.

Obviously, I’m a little biased, but I was once again impressed by the site’s depth and breadth of coverage.

Marvel’s next big hit, gorgeous-looking Chinese swordplay, more Netflix original sci-fi, and classic cult samurai action.

Pop culture nerdery won’t save the union but it could help us understand each other a little better.

Transforming mecha and the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage” make everything better.