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If you're feeling overwhelmed by the number of entertainment options these days, you're not alone. Who has time to watch 500+ TV shows?? ...I do. And I'm here to help you sort through the white (male) noise and find your next underrated obsession. A companion to the long-running entertainment blog, The Popculty Podcast turns a critical eye on the gamut of pop culture-- from indie film to videogame franchises-- while highlighting underrepresented perspectives. Here we celebrate the female, BIPOC, queer, and disabled side of pop culture and the directors, writers, and artists who are changing the industry one story at a time. Subscribe/follow for interviews with creators, in-depth discussions with experts and fans, and TV recommendations for the best shows you're not watching. The only podcast in your feed that is always AD-FREE for everyone.
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After a little unplanned hiatus, Popculty is BACK with Part 2 of our Halloween crossover event! Friend of the pod and Spooky & Gay co-host Carver Casey joins me once again to slice and dice Ari Aster's second film, Midsommar-- the one we actually liked (mostly)! Is it a 'good for her' movie? Cult propaganda? A surprisingly cathartic exploration of grief? We've got thoughts! Plus, side-trips into final girls, the dark history of dance marathons, and of course, Florence Pugh supremacy.Carve...
It's a two-part Halloween crossover event! Carver Casey of the Spooky & Gay with Carver & Jay podcast joins me to talk personal histories of horror and whether the films of A24 auteur darling Ari Aster are all they're cracked up to be. In this episode, we turn our queer lens on Hereditary - Transmasculine allegory or transphobic trash? Listen to find out where we land, and join us next week for Part 2, when we tackle his follow-up folk horror classic Midsommar!Article discussed: Trans...
When the critically-acclaimed TV series Killing Eve shocked viewers by ending with the oldest homophobic trope known as Bury Your Gays, it re-opened old wounds for the LGBTQ+ community. But fans are turning their betrayal into action, to ensure the next generation of queer viewers get to see happy endings for the characters they love - and themselves.Take action:Donate: Help the Killing Eve Billboard Project reach their goalView: The Killing Eve Open Letter ProjectEmail: AMC+ and BBC America ...
From director Cate Shortland's gritty cinematic style to stars Florence Pugh and Scarlett Johansson calling B.S. on sexist jokes, how the women behind this summer's Black Widow salvaged Natasha Romanoff from the male gaze of the MCU and made an intimate family drama/comedy/tragedy under the guise of a superhero movie. Plus, the Scar-Jo v. Disney lawsuit that may have inspired the IATSE strike threatening to shut down Hollywood. Oh, and how is everyone's movie theater anxiety these days?...
With the pandemic wreaking havoc on our collective sanity, what better time to talk about mental health representation in media! Licensed Social Worker and friend of the show Megan Wykhuis is back to lay out the Seven Big Bad Mental Illness Tropes that movies/TV just can't get enough of. Then we go hard on some classic but problematic faves, Hollywood's misguided obsession with "crazy"/violent white men, and the most irresponsible show ever to air (can you guess?)!Next time, for contrast, we'...
One year ago, the Jessica Jones series finale brought the entire Marvel/Netflix Universe to an end. In the final part of this retrospective, SJ and Bethany break down the highs (Hellcat!) and lows (#TrishWalkerDeservedBetter) of the third season. We put our backgrounds in criminology and sociology to use, looking at the history of women's anger/violence and why TV just can't seem to let powerful female characters live (*ahemGoT*). Author Reuben “Tihi” Hayslett returns to wei...
In the second part of our Jessica Jones retrospective, sociologist/friend of the show Bethany digs into the series' queer subtext with me (#Trishica) and David Tennant as Kilgrave. We relive the life-giving season one finale (Jessica did that!) and the game-changing second season finale (Trish did that!). Special guest, author Reuben “Tihi” Hayslett, shares his own story about intimate partner violence in We Don’t Need Another Hero: How Netflix’s Jessica Jones Saved My Life.Next time in ...
It's finally here: The first episode in our epic 3-part Jessica Jones debrief!!In this first part, we'll talk about why Jessica was such a revelation in the TV landscape back in 2015 and how she has impacted culture since. Then we'll share listener stories on what the show has meant to them.We're just getting started! Join us next week for Part 2, when we'll talk queer subtext, David Tennant as Kilgrave, and season two!Don't miss out on the bonus episode! Support the show for just $2 a month ...
First, an announcement: The Popculty Podcast Patreon is now live, just in time for the season of giving! Check out all the perks you can get for showing your support! xoBut lesbihonest, the reason we're all here: THAT WONDER WOMAN 1984 TRAILER. Have you recovered yet?? Nope? Me neither. Gotta geek. We break down the big reveals from CCXP last weekend, and get hyped for Lasso of Truth realness, the return of Steve Trevor, and Kristen Wiig as Cheetah!Credits:Wonder Woman 1984 trailer courtesy o...
It's an all-TV episode! On the eve of the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards, we run down what's nominated and who we're pulling for (#GiveAmyAdamsAnEmmyYouCowards). Jam-packed with dozens of TV recommendations, plus a fond farewell to some of our favorites (R.I.P. Broad City and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and some overdue recognition for O.G.s Jane Fonda and Gilda Radnor in the documentary category.Join us next time when I chat with a nuclear engineer about the HBO series Chernobyl! #scienceReferences:Fu...
Lulu Wang's new film The Farewell has quickly become the indie darling of the summer, with a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and a record-setting per-theater box office average, despite only a limited release. It stars Awkwafina as Billie, an American woman who must return home to China with the rest of her family, to say good-bye to their beloved matriarch, Nai Nai, while keeping her in the dark about her own illness. Based on "an actual lie" from Wang's own life, the film tackles family dynamics and...
In the very first episode of the Popculty Podcast, get acquainted with your host, SJ, and the kinds of topics we'll cover on this show. Then geek out with me as we re-cap all the big announcements from Comic-Con 2019, featuring an all-star lineup of female superheroes, villains, and Terminators!Follow Popculty on Tumblr, Twitter, and Instagram for all the news and commentary on the underrepresented pop culture you care about!Logo by Max Badger.Support the Show.Follow Popculty on Tumblr, Twitt...
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