Paige Raine, Author at PopCultX

J.K. Simmons as Santa in Red One: The Ho-Ho-Hero We Didn’t Know We Needed

If you’ve been craving a fresh take on Christmas magic with a side of action-packed chaos, Red One has answered the call. Directed by Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: Welcome to the…

Paige Raine Christmas, Holiday, J.K. Simmons, Santa

Culture & Society

Sonder in Pop Culture: Seeing the Stories Between the Stories

What is Sonder Anyway? Let’s start with a little head trip: sonder is that gut-punch realization that every random stranger—yes, even that guy who cut you off this morning—has a…

Paige Raine Pop Culture, Sonder

Culture & Society

Dangling Danger: Why We Fear the Monsters Under the Bed

You know the feeling. It’s late at night, you’re half-asleep, and one leg slides lazily off the side of the bed. Then it hits you—that creeping sensation that something might…

Paige Raine Bed, Monsters

Music & Audio

Introducing: The Supportive Ambition Podcast

Hey, dream chasers and art lovers! Buckle up, because we're launching a podcast that’s about to be your new creative BFF. The Supportive Ambition isn’t just another voice in the…

Paige Raine Podcast, The Supportive Ambition

Film & TV

How Found Footage Changed Horror Forever

Alright, horror hounds and cinephiles alike, let’s dive into the beautiful madness of found footage films and how they shook up the horror genre like an exorcism at a Sunday…

Paige Raine Blair Witch, Found Footage, Horror, Paranormal Activity, Scary

Culture & Society

Witches in Pop Culture: A Brew of Feminine Power and Magic

Witches have long been the ultimate symbol of feminine power, rebellion, and independence. From their roots in folklore to their rise as icons in modern media, witches have captivated audiences…

Paige Raine Comic Books, Entertainment, Films, Novels, Pop Culture, Witches

Comics & Books

Zombies We Love: A Love Letter to the Undead That Keep Rising

Alright zombie lovers, this one’s for you. Whether they’re slow and shambling or fast and ferocious, zombies have taken over our hearts (and pop culture) for decades, and honestly, we…

Paige Raine Pop Culture, Zombies

Film & TV

Check Out Our Interview with Gigi Saul Guerrero

Culture, Horror, and Filmmaking We’re excited to share our latest interview with the incredible filmmaker Gigi Saul Guerrero, a rising star in the horror genre. Known for blending her Mexican…

Paige Raine Gigi Saul Guerrero, Horror, Interview, Pop Culture

Culture & Society

Stake to the Heart: Why Vampires Just Won’t Die in Pop Culture

Hey there, fellow PopCultX fans! Today, we’re going deep—like, blood-dripping-from-the-fangs deep—into the world of vampires. These eternal night-dwellers have been creeping through pop culture for centuries, and they’re still as…

Paige Raine Film, Hollywood, Pop Culture, Vampires

Culture & Society

Why Do We Crave the Creep?

The Twisted Psychology Behind Our Love of Fear Hey PopCultX fam! It’s Paige, your guide through the darker corners of the human mind today. We’re about to embark on a…

Paige Raine Comic Books, Entertainment, Film, Pop Culture, Video Games