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Legend: Gene Wilder

***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO BLACKFACE, ANTI-SEMITISM, BULLYING, SEXUAL ASSAULT, MISCARRIAGE, CANCER, AND ALZHEIMER’S ***** Gene Wilder would have celebrated his 90th birthday today. An Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated actor, writer, director, and comedian, Wilder had a unique gift for finding humor in the darkest of places. Gene Wilder was born Jerome Silberman onContinue reading “Legend: Gene Wilder”

25 Awesome Electronic Film and Television Scores

I love a good film or television score. I especially love a good electronic film or television score. An electronic score is particularly suited to genres like sci-fi and horror, so you’ll see several of each on this list, including some of the most iconic films of the modern era. Without further ado, here areContinue reading “25 Awesome Electronic Film and Television Scores”

Awesome Albums from ’78, Vol. 1

***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS A REFERENCE TO SUICIDE ***** These albums are all turning forty-five this year. This list is in chronological order by release date and covers albums released between January and June 1978. CHART POSITION: #8 in the US, #9 in Australia, #12 in New Zealand SINGLES: “Johnny Strikes Up theContinue reading “Awesome Albums from ’78, Vol. 1”

66 Awesome Albums from ’73, Vol. 1

***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO MENTAL ILLNESS, A DRUG AND ALCOHOL OVERDOSE, AND A PLANE CRASH ***** These albums are all turning fifty this year. This list is in chronological order by release date and covers albums released between January and July 1973. CHART POSITION: #21 in the US, #58 in CanadaContinue reading “66 Awesome Albums from ’73, Vol. 1”

Legend: Tina Turner

***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO DOMESTIC ABUSE, RAPE, DRUG USE, CANCER, KIDNEY FAILURE, AND STROKE ***** Tina Turner, the “Queen of Rock and Roll”, has died at the age of 83. A twelve-time Grammy-winning singer, dancer, actor, and author, Turner was a two-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of FameContinue reading “Legend: Tina Turner”

Iconic Pop Culture Moms

Originally published in 2021, this post has been edited for content and clarity. Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! In honor of the occasion, here are some pop culture moms I love – and a few that I love to hate. Diane Freeling is a typical suburban mom (homemaker, three children) whose biggest worryContinue reading “Iconic Pop Culture Moms”

My Favorite Pop Culture Stoners

Initially published in 2021, this post has been edited for content and clarity. HAPPY 4/20, Y’ALL!!! Why do we celebrate cannabis culture on April 20th? According to legend, the holiday’s roots date back to 1971, when a group of teens in San Rafael, California, used the term “420” for their search for an abandoned cannabisContinue reading “My Favorite Pop Culture Stoners”

63 Awesome Albums From ’83, Vol. 2

These albums are all turning forty this year. This list is in chronological order by release date and covers albums released between July and December 1983 (ICYMI, here’s volume one: https://peanut-butter-and-julie.com/2023/01/30/63-awesome-albums-from-83-vol-1/). CHART POSITION: #8 in the US, #7 in the UK, #10 in Australia, #1 in New Zealand SINGLES: “Big Log”, “In the Mood”, “OtherContinue reading “63 Awesome Albums From ’83, Vol. 2”

Radio Free R.E.M.

Forty years ago today, R.E.M. released their first full-length album, Murmur, and my life would never be the same. Widely regarded as one of the best albums of the 1980s – and one of the greatest debuts of all time – Murmur was a game-changer. R.E.M. got their start in 1980 in Athens, Georgia. InContinue reading “Radio Free R.E.M.”