If you watch any high school movie from the 1980s, the odds are good that you’ll see a few tropes that feel downright antiquated. The bullies are almost universally “jocks,” obsessed with sports and invariably brawny. The nerdy protagonists are often scrawny and more concerned with comic books and video …
Read MoreIn the past 13 years, a specific genre of movies has absolutely overrun theaters and redefined pop culture. There was a point in time when comic book superheroes were staunchly uncool, but the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and, to a lesser extent, the DC Universe have created a …
Read MoreSince the tragic passing of Alex Trebek in 2020, the long-running game show Jeopardy! has been cycling through a rotating cast of guest hosts. One of them was former show champion Ken Jennings, who put up an unbelievably long run on the show as a competitor, making a huge name …
Read MoreAfter over twenty films and three TV series, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen its conflicts escalate from minor battles between heroes and villains, up to massive wars over the fate of the universe. In the final battle of Avengers: Endgame, the Avengers and all of their allies fought a …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: Summer is supposed to be all about enjoying the sunny weather, but sometimes you just need to sit back in the AC, enjoy a cool beverage, and watch a fun TV show. And, while watching TV by yourself can be enjoyable, there’s really nothing better …
Read MoreFrom our friends at PopTonic: We all know that British competition shows are the best. The Great British Bake-Off–or The Great British Baking Show, as it’s called in America–is one of the most relaxing, lovely TV programs I’ve ever seen. No one shouts at each other. No one ever says, …
Read MoreFrom our friends at PopTonic: Ellen DeGeneres announced on Wednesday, May 12 her plans to end her daytime talk show following its upcoming 19th season. The comedian broke the news in The Hollywood Reporter and also addressed her decision to step away during her opening monologue for Thursday’s show (which …
Read MoreFrom our friends at PopTonic: Potterheads, it’s time to get excited! A massive Harry Potter store is opening in Manhattan this summer, and it’s taking wizarding to a whole new level — three new levels, to be exact. Harry Potter New York Opens the Doors in June The much-anticipated Harry …
Read MoreFrom our friends at PopTonic: The Oscars are supposed to award the best films and performances of the year, but unfortunately, they often get it wrong. It’s not that the films they reward are bad or even unworthy of a shiny, golden statue; it’s that they often overlook the films …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: Miley Cyrus has lived many lives since she broke out on the scene as a Disney star in Hannah Montana in the mid-2000s. She’s been a pop princess and a Malibu singer-songwriter, but she’s most recently stepped into her rock goddess persona with her latest …
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