Pop Culture
Pop culture reflects who we are and who we’re becoming. From movies and music to viral moments, we dig into what’s trending—and what it really means.
Why We Need Superwomen in Film
When Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps came out in July 2025 a bunch of essays, blogs, vlogs, posts, and think pieces followed on how Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman was the breakout star of the team. She was the most powerful member of the FF as well as their team leader and the ferocity of her love for her newborn son saw her, willingly and without hesitation, stand toe-to-toe with Galactus (Ralph Ineson), the cosmic force known as the Devourer of Worlds.
It’s Not You, It’s Capitalism: The Frightening Economy of Microtrends
Aesthetics are a tale as old as capitalism. Although the principles of aesthetics can be traced back to the time of Plato, there was no formal name assigned to the subject until 1735.
Does Gen-Z Really Not Want to Work?
A few years ago Kim Kardashian went even more viral than usual for a comment she made while discussing her business conglomerates and offering advice to hopeful entrepreneurs. She said no one wants to work these days and that getting off your ass is the best advice she can offer.
The 5 Best Holiday Movies to Take Your Mind Off the Heavy Stuff
Have you noticed how every year the Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” seems to start a little sooner? Each year, the holiday season slides further back into the fall (and this isn’t even counting their “Christmas in July” month of holiday movies).
Salem is For the Feminists
If you’ve seen Hocus Pocus, you probably already know of Salem, Massachusetts. Even if you don’t know much about it, you’re likely aware of Salem’s dark history, including, but not limited to, the Salem Witch Trials.
Witches and Witch Hunts: The History of Christian Misogyny
Whether or not history seems interesting is entirely dependent upon the teacher, video, and/or book we’ve got. Whether or not history is important isn’t debatable—in part because attitudes of the past are woven into our current culture and we use terms, espouse ideas, and embrace norms that, unbeknownst to us, were born centuries ago.
Practical Magic: Why What We Believe Matters
One of the most powerful cinematic duos of our time is Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Practical Magic. Try and change my mind. You can’t.
Together: The Frightening Nature of Being Stuck on Our Soulmates
I believe in soulmates, I do. I have found the one, true love of my life…four times.
Harry Styles Wants You to Cum
My adult feminist self has officially met my young Directioner self, and it’s all because of a vibrator.