A Review of the Netflix Film “Irish Wish”
On Pop Culture
“Potential is what people see when they think what’s in front of them isn’t good enough”
Turning the pages of the film American Fiction.
Turning the pages of the film American Fiction.
‘Elvis’ Explores Life of Pop Culture Icon
In many ways, Elvis is defined by Presley’s struggle for control over his career.
In many ways, Elvis is defined by Presley’s struggle for control over his career.
On Standing Where He Must Have Stood
Steve Locke, meet van Gogh.
I Am a Female Nerd. Apparently.
Marianne Cassidy thinks being a female nerd is trendy. Except when that’s all guys see in her.
Friday Essay: Why Grown-ups Still Need Fairy Tales
Fairy tales can be brutal and laden with taboo. But they are are excellent narratives with which to think through a range of human experiences.
Fairy tales can be brutal and laden with taboo. But they are are excellent narratives with which to think through a range of human experiences.
How Media Sexism Demeans Women and Fuels Abuse by Men Like Weinstein
A media scholar explains how stereotypical portrayals can fuel workplace harassment by powerful men.
A media scholar explains how stereotypical portrayals can fuel workplace harassment by powerful men.
Tony Stark Speaks Out
The Cape and the Cowl News presents this hypothetical interview with Iron Man.
OMG OMG OMG OMG! Tales of a (not-reluctant) fanboy.
JJ Vincent knows that when he runs into a pop-icon he truly admires, he will end up being totally un-cool. And he’s cool with that.
All TV Is Reality TV
Tom Miller wonders why news has sought to be more entertaining, while entertainment has tried to become more real.
Pop Culture Is Killing Us
Tom Matlack regrets the influence of America’s pernicious popular culture.
“I Will Marry a Prince” — On Pop Culture and Fairy Tales
Lisa Hickey wants to re-define pop culture into something more personal.
From ‘Father Knows Best’ to Father Knows Nothing
Andrew Smiler pines for the return of competent father figures in popular culture.
The Ghost of Edward Hopper Tries Prozac
Two pop cultural icons—Edward Hopper and Prozac—together in one poem.
Becoming Dr. Land
Stephen Sheffield recreates the famous photo of the founder of Polaroid.