***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION-RELATED ISSUES ***** Matthew Perry is dead at the age of 54. A five-time Emmy nominee, Perry starred in films like The Whole Nine Yards and 17 Again, as well as series such as Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and Mr. Sunshine. HeContinue reading “Goodbye, Chandler Bing”
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Happy Roald Dahl Day
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl, The Minpins Today is Roald Dahl Day, in honor of Dahl’s birthday. His darkly comic tales, which often pit kindhearted children against nefarious adults, have delighted generations of young readers (yours truly included). His books have sold more than 250 million copiesContinue reading “Happy Roald Dahl Day”
Watergate in Pop Culture
Originally published in 2022, this post has been edited for content and clarity. On June 18, 1972, five men were arrested after breaking into the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. The five men – Virgilio “Villo” R. González, Bernard Barker, James McCord, Eugenio Martínez, and Frank Sturgis –Continue reading “Watergate in Pop Culture”
Iconic Pop Culture Dads
***** CONTENT WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS REFERENCES TO CHILD ABUSE, ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE, PARENT DEATH, CANCER, AND DOGFIGHTING ***** Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate! In honor of the occasion, here are some pop culture dads that I love – and a few that I love to hate. For Gen-Xers like me, noContinue reading “Iconic Pop Culture Dads”
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”
PB & Julie + Julie C. Trivia 