Adrian Tomine’s autobiographical The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist is self-aware, funny, and ultimately a poignant account of the realities of Tomine’s chosen profession. The Continue Reading
The Superficial Approach to Chicano and Pachuco Culture in 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels'
Set in Victorian London, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful blends gothic horror and the mythologies of Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, vampires and werewolves into one campy thrilling series. Continue Reading
"I Don't Want This Sullied by These Foul-mouthed Youngsters": An Interview With Old 97's
Twelfth is the upcoming album from the much-lauded Old 97’s, a record that finds the veteran act in fine form. Arriving as frontman Rhett Miller Continue Reading
Seeds of Colonial Capitalism in Kelly Reichardt's 'First Cow'
Kelly Reichardt begins her 2019 film First Cow in present-day Oregon with the image of a large cargo ship traveling slowly across the frame. This Continue Reading
Tedo Stone Concocts Glammy Pop Earworms on 'Same Old Kid'
For the last eight years or so, Tedo Stone has been creating a presence in a strong and vibrant Athens, Georgia music scene. It’s been Continue Reading
Protomartyr's 'Ultimate Success Today' Succeeds in Reflecting Our Times
Protomartyr’s Ultimate Success Today is a true post-punk record, in that it doesn’t so much have an imitative relationship to other post-punk bands (in the Continue Reading
'The Rental' Is an Airbnb Horror of Hipsters in Peril
If a filmmaker can winch the bindings tight enough, sometimes the rest doesn’t matter. If all there was to Dave Franco’s The Rental, an economical Continue Reading
Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride, and Brian Blade Come 'RoundAgain'
Joshua Redman’s story is well-known—the son of saxophone legend Dewey Redman graduated summa cum laude from Harvard. He was headed to law school when he Continue Reading
The Chicks Boldly Reclaim Their Relevance on 'Gaslighter'
It’s not a comeback album. It’s certainly not a reinvention album. Gaslighter, by the Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks), is an album capturing a breaking Continue Reading
Counterbalance 25: Television – 'Marquee Moon'
Klinger: Now here’s a real puzzler of a record for our Counterbalance purposes. Most everything we’ve covered so far has either been an immediate game-changer Continue Reading
Danielle Ponder and Karate Boogaloo Stand in Solidarity with BIPOC on "Look Around" (premiere)
In the past, both Danielle Ponder and Karate Boogaloo alike have been celebrated for their own individual efforts. The former is a commanding soul singer Continue Reading
Radiator King's "Madame Marie" Is a Wistful Look Back on Childhood (premiere)
If Adam Silvestri channeled elements of Springsteen as Radiator King when he first graced PopMatters with “So Long (Charlie)”, now the NYC Americana artist is Continue Reading
Distance Remakes the Heart in Gabriel García Márquez’s 'Love in the Time of Cholera'
It seems that now more than ever, the role of distance defines so many of our relationships. As COVID-19 outbreaks spread across the globe, we Continue Reading
Celebrities Who Support the #FreeBritney Movement
Celebrities are voicing their support for the #FreeBritney movement. The goal of the viral movement is to let Britney Spears have more control over her life Continue Reading
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Welcome Their Second Child: Report
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel allegedly welcomed their second child after a "top-secret" pregnancy. A new report from The Daily Mail published on Saturday (July 18) revealed that Continue Reading
‘Glee’ Stars Visit Naya Rivera Memorial at Lake Piru
Glee stars Dot Marie Jonas, Iqbal Theba and Brad Ellis visited the fan-made memorial for Naya Rivera at Lake Piru. The actors visited Lake Piru on Continue Reading
Naya Rivera’s Ex-Fiancé Big Sean Pens Emotional Letter to the Late Actress
Big Sean broke his silence concerning the tragic passing of his ex-fiancé Naya Rivera. The "I Don't F–k With You" rapper shared an emotional letter via Instagram on Continue Reading
Amber Heard Allegedly Punched Johnny Depp After He Was Ordered to Pay $750 Million in Back Taxes
Welcome to PopCrush's Daily Break! Here's a breakdown of today's hottest pop culture and lifestyle stories as heard on PopCrush Nights, airing across the country. Continue Reading
Deceased Cat Receives Voter Registration Form in the Mail
The 2020 presidential election is quickly approaching, so there has been an increase in reminders to register to vote—but for one family, things got a Continue Reading
Naya Rivera Fans Planning Candlelight Vigil for the Late Actress
Naya Rivera's fans have organized a candlelight vigil to honor the late actress at Lake Piru. Twitter fan account @NayaArmy announced the planned event for Continue Reading