Hey PopCultX fam! It’s Paige, your mainline to the remix machine we call pop culture. Today we’re cranking up the volume on a phenomenon that’s making your parents’ playlists cool again (and causing some serious … Replaying the Hits: How Old Songs Are Getting New Lives in Movies, TV, and TikTokRead more
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All Aboard the Perfect Film: Why The Darjeeling Limited is Wes Anderson’s Crown Jewel
Hey PopCultX fam—it’s Paige here, coming at you like a runaway train full of emotional baggage and impeccably tailored suits. Today, we’re hopping on the Darjeeling Limited express, and let me tell you: this Wes … All Aboard the Perfect Film: Why The Darjeeling Limited is Wes Anderson’s Crown JewelRead more
Tori King: Shining a Spotlight on Inclusivity in Fashion with Honey’s Hose
If you haven’t already read Tori King’s latest piece for KESQ News, drop what you’re doing and check it out now. Seriously. Stop scrolling. Go read it. Because our very own Tori—cohost of Talking Ted … Tori King: Shining a Spotlight on Inclusivity in Fashion with Honey’s HoseRead more
Language by Terry Blas
I recently came across this incredible comic strip by the talented Terry Blas, and I was immediately drawn into the world he created. Luckily, Terry is a friend of PopCultX, and with his permission, I’m … Language by Terry BlasRead more
PopCultX Presents: Little Talk with the Stars of The Death of Snow White
What happens when you take a beloved fairy tale, strip away the sugar-coated nostalgia, and throw it into the dark, twisted depths of obsession and power? You get The Death of Snow White—an upcoming indie … PopCultX Presents: Little Talk with the Stars of The Death of Snow WhiteRead more
AI Regulation Is Coming—But Will It Go Too Far?
A recent incident involving a former U.S. Army Green Beret who misused ChatGPT to assist in planning a violent act has reignited global discussions about artificial intelligence regulation. This kind of high-profile misuse tends to … AI Regulation Is Coming—But Will It Go Too Far?Read more
The David Mayer Mystery: The Name That Crashes ChatGPT (Sometimes)
Hey there, tech adventurers, thrill-seekers, and bug hunters! Paige here, your guide into the wild, weird world of AI quirks. Today, we’re diving deep into the urban legend that’s got coders scratching their heads, conspiracy … The David Mayer Mystery: The Name That Crashes ChatGPT (Sometimes)Read more
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 life just as vivid, messy, … Sonder in Pop Culture: Seeing the Stories Between the StoriesRead more
Giving Thanks & Kicking Off The Poppys!
What’s up, PopCultX fam? Today, as we stuff our faces with turkey (or Tofurkey—looking at you, Danny), and argue over whether “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie (again), we want to take a minute to … Giving Thanks & Kicking Off The Poppys!Read more
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 grab it. You snap your … Dangling Danger: Why We Fear the Monsters Under the BedRead more