Pop Culture



Contributing Articles in Pop Culture

The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Holiday Specials
Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Sally, Snoopy, Woodstock, and the entire Peanuts Gang of Charles Schulz are the players in many beloved holiday specials. Do you recall all?
Twilight, Sexisim, and You
Masses of young girls will be lining up for the film version of the second Twilight book, New Moon. But are the messages found with the Twilight series good for them?
2010 Oscar Predictions: Best Actress
Award-winning actresses from all over the world and talented American newcomers are set to battle it out from January for the 2010 Best Actress Oscar.
2010 Oscar Predictions: Best Picture
Like Christmas, the annual Academy Awards season seems to kick off earlier every year, with studios pitching for Oscar success months before the big night in February.
Ten Interesting Facts about the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a classic film, however there are a lot of things about the dwarfs that the public doesn't know.
Understanding British Soaps
Take EastEnders, the soap serial broadcast worldwide by BBC Entertainment - for many English speakers, understanding what the characters are saying is a challenge.
Full House
Full House is a beloved series that aired for many seasons while its young cast--Candace Cameron, Jodie Sweetin, Mary Kate Olsen, and Ashley Olsen--grew up.
Susan Boyle, Kate Smith and Rudyard Kipling
People who are amazed that a person who looks like Susan Boyle can sing like Susan Boyle should listen to Kate Smith.
The American Goth Subculture
There are many subcultures in America today. The Goth subculture has been outside of the popular limelight for years. This subdued culture has been mistaken as evil.
Impact of Animal House on College Movies
The John Landis comedy National Lampoon's Animal House created the campus comedy subgenre and set the tone for college student life as a bawdy path toward self-discovery.
Barbie's 50th Birthday
More than just pastimes or toys, these beloved mainstays enjoy a following that spans ages and cultures. In 2009, their longevity is celebrated.
How to Find Movie Press Kits
Movie press kits are a film buff's dream: They contain background information, cast biographies, and photographs from favorite films.
A Colbert Christmas: A New Classic
When Stephen Colbert asks the "Colbert Nation", his faithful legion of fans, to do something, it is done almost immediately.
How to Cope with Twilight Withdrawal
Fans of Twilight may enjoy these other entertainment options.
MegoMuseum.com: Collector's Heaven
From an unlikely beginning comes the story of the World's Greatest Toy Company, documented in detail at MegoMuseum.com. The Mego Museum is the best source for collectors.
Tommy Wiseau's Terrible Movie: The Room
The Room is probably the worst film ever made, but it's peculiarly difficult to hate it because of how awfully good it is.
Birth and Evolution of Batman's Joker Character
Since his early beginnings the Joker has remained basically true to the core of his character but has also undergone a radical evolution throughout the years.
Curse of the Dark Knight
First Heath Ledger passes away, then Christian Bale is arrested for alleged assault, now Morgan Freeman has been in a serious car accident. Coincidence?
The 2008 Oscar Awards
The Oscar's telecast was a bit disappointing, with few laughs and little excitement. Plus, there was an American shut-out in the main acting categories.
Pop Culture Game - The Kevin Bacon Factor
Kevin Bacon is the centre of the Hollywood Universe in this fun application of mathematical networking theory used to calculate degrees of separation between actors.
Stand-up Comedy in Florida
Comedy clubs are springing up across Florida with networks and cable channels covering the stand-up comedy action, plus a multitude of theme parks and movie studios.
Join the Purikura Revolution
West can learn from cute Japan with fun concepts like Neo Print Stickers
Best Gifts for Movie Lovers
Gift choices for the movie lovers on your list are not limited merely to DVDs.
Take a Trip Across the Universe
If you like the Beatles and musicals, you will love Across the Universe.
Dissing Cowboys
Using "cowboy" as a perjorative does a disservice to the historical figures.