Photo: Steve Wilkie/Netflix © 2021 It’s a question you’ve likely wondered or heard: When is the superhero trend going to end? It makes sense to ask. Since trends are cyclical, they ebb and flow in the stream of pop culture popularity. Therefore the best answer to that question came from my good friend Martin Bosworth: “Superheroes are our modern myths.” Go ahead. Try to stop Greek mythology from infiltrating every aspect of storytelling. Superheroes are equally relentless. They have to be. It comes with the job. Much like Greek myths, our favorite supers have inspired multiple analogs that allow us… Read more »
The unique clones from the end of the Clone Wars try to navigate the early days of the Empire.
Shows featured: Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Selena: The Series, The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness, Girls5eva, Jupiter’s Legacy, Mythic Quest, Shrill, The Nevers
Shows featured: The Handmaid’s Tale, Headspace: Guide to Sleep, Yasuke, Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, Pet Stars, The Nevers, Pose
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from The Offspring, De’Wayne, MxPx, and more.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about artists’ opinions on getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Shows featured this week: My Love: Six Stories of True Love, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, The Circle, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Arlo the Alligator Boy, The Year Earth Changed, Frank of Ireland, Van Helsing, The Nevers, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
America stood with Steve Rogers. Would America do the same for Sam?
These superheroes have problems beyond saving the day, it’s time to see if they can handle an unrelenting work/life balance.
Women are smart, talented, compassionate, and hard working (amongst other things). The trail-blazers on this list have used their passions and work ethic to create empires that can inspire anyone. They are living proof that determination pays off. These women have built their legacy from the ground up and don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Sophia Amoruso Here’s the thing about Sophia Amoruso. She’s had to build an empire twice. She first started her vintage clothing business called Nasty Gal on eBay at 22. It quickly gained popularity and at one point was worth $200 million. However, the business… Read more »
