Entertainment
Justine Bateman Shames Clooney, Hanks, Streep and More
The biggest “new” star of Trump 2.0 might be an ’80s sitcom veteran. Justine Bateman of “Family Ties” fame is ...
NOW It’s OK to Mock President Biden’s Mental State
Comedy shouldn’t have any rules. Audiences decide what’s appropriate and what’s beyond the pale. Tell a series of mean, racially-charged ...
‘Juror #2’ Proves Clint Eastwood Still Has It
It’s no accident Clint Eastwood is still a star at 94. Few share the actor/director’s bond with the American public. ...
Hollywood Turns on Sebastian Stan for Craziest Reason
Sebastian Stan went from an MCU darling to serious actor in one awards season. This fall, Stan stars in “A ...
OSCAR WATCH 2024 — ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ (2023) — Pop Junctions
The film’s answer comes in the form of the final scene, which consists of a single overhead shot depicting the ...
OSCAR WATCH 2024 — 'The Holdovers': A Crash Course on Using Vintage Sensibilities the Right Way
This post is part of a series of critical responses to the films nominated for Best Picture at the 96th ...
OSCAR WATCH 2024 — “Based on ‘Barbie’ by Mattel”: Adaptation, Franchising, and 'Barbie' (2023)
This post is part of a series of critical responses to the films nominated for Best Picture at the 96th ...
OSCAR WATCH 2024 — Feminist Frankensteins
This post is part of a series of critical responses to the films nominated for Best Picture at the 96th ...
OSCAR WATCH 2024 — Video Essay Reflections on Character in ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023) — Pop Junctions
If you’re not familiar with the world of video essays and videographic criticism, I hope these two pieces piqued your ...
Part I — Pop Junctions
Refund Sisters – Don’t Touch me. (Source: YouTube) As the group composition of Refund Sister and their respective debut year ...
A Conversation between Korean, Chinese, and US Aca-fans Part II — Pop Junctions
(G)I-DLE) – ‘Wife’ (Source: YouTube) If we focus on fans and their appeals, like what they want to get or ...
It’s All Transmedia Now — Pop Junctions
The deeper I got into Frankenstein, the more I came to realize that Mary Shelley created a transmedia phenomenon two ...
Moving Between World(views) with Database Narratives — Pop Junctions
Great transmedia storytelling shows me that a single piece of media is just one limited window on a larger world. ...
The Greatest Story Ever Told (Part One) — Pop Junctions
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is in the midst of a revival. This rejuvenation of WWE is a result of new ...
The Greatest Story Ever Told (Part Two) — Pop Junctions
In hindsight, WrestleMania 39 was a midpoint event in the development of Rhodes’ story. The Main Event loss raised the ...
The Greatest Story Ever Told (Part Three) — Pop Junctions
As a multiplatform storyworld, WWE contains rules and protocols that creators, talent, and audiences understand and follow. In pro wrestling ...
Fan Tourism in Northern Ireland — Pop Junctions
Around 180 staff are employed at the site, which also works with local businesses to bring in goods and services, ...
Hordes of Lesbians Descending Upon Halifax: Fan Tourism, Identity and Pilgrimage
Gentleman Jack (2019-2022) is a historical drama created by Sally Wainwright and co-produced by BBC and HBO. Set in the 1830s, the series is ...
Who’s Looking After the Cafe Then? Holmfirth and The Longevity of Screen Tourism — Pop Junctions
Last of the Summer Wine tourism isn’t limited to specific times of the year. The Summer Wine Magic bus tours, ...
Welcome to Aidensfield: Digital Fan Practices and Physical Tourism
Heartbeat (1992-2010, Yorkshire TV) was a staple of Sunday night television when I was growing up. Following Last of the ...
