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Madonna Albums Ranked & Reviewed: A Complete LISTEN! REACT! REVIEW! GUIDE
No pop star has weaponized reinvention quite like Madonna.
Across more than four decades, she’s shapeshifted through punk clubs, MTV dominance, religious controversy, electronica enlightenment, global politics, disco revivals and Lisbon art-h…
Ultimate Guide to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
From the book to the movie and everything in-between, here is the ultimate guide to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
By the time Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets arrived, the Wizarding World franchise was no longer a curiosity - it wa…
25 Years of Magic: How Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings Changed Cinema Forever
In 2001, something quietly radical happened at the movies.
Within weeks of each other, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring arrived in theaters and rewired what audiences expected from bl…
Marilyn Monroe at 100: Why the Icon Still Rules Pop Culture in 2026
On June 1, 2026, Marilyn Monroe turns 100. Not would have turned 100. Turns 100.
And if you think that sounds impossible - if your brain immediately rebels at the idea that Marilyn Monroe belongs to the same historical timeline as Wi-Fi, TikTok and…
The Complete Chronological Timeline of Indiana Jones (Movies, TV, Games & Books)
This timeline combines film canon, television canon and expanded-universe material (novels, games, and comics) into one unified chronological order. While the films represent the core canon, The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones / The Young Indiana …
The Ultimate Guide to The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
Before prestige TV, before cinematic universes were branded into existence and long before 'educational' meant a YouTube algorithm, "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones" attempted to do something wildly ambitions: to turn Indiana Jones into a glob…
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation - The Ultimate Guide
How One Suburban Meltdown Became the Definitive American Christmas Comedy, it's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - The Ultimate Guide
There are Christmas movies you watch and then there’s National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - a movie y…
Star Wars in Chronological Order: The Complete Canon Timeline
Star Wars in Chronological Order: The Complete Canon Timeline Explained
Why Star Wars Chronology Is So Confusing (and Why This Guide Exists)
Star Wars should be simple. It started in 1977 with a farm boy, a princess, and a laser sw…
REVIEW - Making the Wish: Disney's Newest Cruise Ship
Making the Disney Wish: A Magical, Corporate Hug You’ll Absolutely Fall ForI recently watched the National Geographic special on Disney+ Making the Wish: Disney's Newest Cruise Ship, a behind-the-scenes special all about the creation of …
Freddy vs. Jason : The Ultimate Guide
Freddy Vs. Jason - The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Horror Mashup
A chaotic love letter to the crossover that took 15 years, 28 drafts, 2 studios, 1 resident evil director, and approximately 4 gallons of Freddy drool to finally become real. In Fr…
Friday the 13th : The Ultimate Guide to the Classic Horror Franchise
Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Guide to the Classic Horror Franchise
For horror aficionados and casual fans alike, the name "Friday the 13th" conjures images of a hockey-masked killer and the chilling cries of Camp Crystal Lake. This iconic franchis…
The Best Books about Jason Vorhees & the Friday the 13th Franchise
You know I'm a huge horror fan & you probably know that I'm a huge Friday the 13th fan. In fact, have you checked out my Ultimate Guide to Friday the 13th Franchise? And be sure to check out the Pop Culture Weekly episode, Friday the 13th Specia…
The Ultimate Home Theater Guide
The Ultimate Home Theater Guide: What You Really Need to Know (From a Klipsch Expert Who Lives This Stuff)
If you’ve ever Googled “home theater setup” and immediately felt your soul leave your body, welcome. You are among …
Robert Patrick on The X-Files Reboot
In this blog post, we delve into the fascinating discussion surrounding a potential reboot of the iconic TV series, 'The X-Files,' with insights from none other than Robert Patrick. Known for his compelling portrayal of Agent John Doggett, Patrick s…
REVIEW: Curse of the Undead - Universal Monsters Goes Full Cowboy
Curse of the Undead: Universal Monsters Goes Full Cowboy and I’m Weirdly Into It
1959's Curse of the Undead is one of those movies you throw on expecting absolutely nothing... and then suddenly you’re like, “Hold on… why is…
REVIEW: A Celebration of the Music of Coco
REVIEW: A Celebration of the Music of Coco - A Stunning, Soul-Filling Tribute to One of Pixar’s Greatest Masterpieces
There are Disney musical specials… and then there is A Celebration of the Music of Coco - a radiant, emotional, …
The Definitive Star Wars Timeline: How to Watch, Read, and Play the Entire Canon in Chronological Order
Want to consume the entire cannon stories of the Star Wars Universe? We've got everything you need to watch, read and play the entire Star Wars Canon in Chronological Order in the Definitive Star Wars Timeline guide!
So you want to experien…
The Ultimate Guide to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
The Ultimate Guide to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark: The Queen of Halloween
When it comes to horror hosts, plenty have stalked across late-night TV screens but only one became a full-blown pop culture icon, Halloween mascot and merchandising p…
Madonna's Like A Virgin Album - The Ultimate Guide
Madonna's Like A Virgin album is the LP that took her from pop star to unstoppable juggernaut. Here's Madonna's Like A Virgin - The Ultimate Guide!Introduction: The Album That Turned Madonna Into Madonna™
In 1983, Madonna was a rising star wi…
The Ultimate Guide to The X-FIles Season 1
Welcome to the Spooky Beginning
Before we jump headfirst into the Ultimate Guide to The X-Files Season 1, let’s go back to 1993 - when cell phones had antennas, the internet made weird noises, and America was collectively terrified of…
The Ultimate Guide to The X-Files
Everything you need to know about Mulder, Scully, the monsters, the mythology, and the madness - season by season.
Introduction: The Truth Is Out There… and It’s in This Guide
Over nine original seasons, two revival seasons, t…
The Ultimate Guide to The Conjuring Universe
The Ultimate Guide to The Conjuring Universe has everything you need from movie watch order, timelines, books, graphic novels, real cases and more!
What Makes the Conjuring Universe So Popular?
It always starts with a whisper in the dark. A music …
The Ultimate Guide to the Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise
Whether you're a new fan or a long time sea dweller, there's something for everyone in our Ultimate Guide to The Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise.
Ahoy, matey! Whether you’re a long-time fan or a landlubber just discovering the world …
Hey Vern! It's the Ultimate Guide to Ernest P. Worrell
Hey Vern! It's the ultimate guide to Ernest P. Worrell, Jim Varney, his movies & his legacy!
In our current world of gritty reboots and cinematic universes that require a Ph.D. and a flowchart to understand, don't you ever miss when mov…