Jimmy Carter’s Second ActI will always remember Jimmy Carter as a supremely decent human being who pulled off one of the greatest second acts in history.13h ago13h ago
Christmas Dinner at Denny’sMy mom enjoys having Christmas lunch at Denny’s, which has turned out to be an interesting place to celebrate the holiday. The place is…3d ago3d ago
Beyoncé Just Took Sports and Entertainment to Another LevelBeyoncé knows how to elevate a sporting event to a higher level of cultural significance. She did so in 2016 with her performance of the…4d ago4d ago
Beyoncé, the NFL, and Netflix Will Change Christmas DayIt’s hard to believe that on Christmas Day, people once gathered around the television to watch marathons of holiday films and a video of a…6d ago6d ago
The Marketing of “Nosferatu”Would you see a 2 hour+ gothic horror film on Christmas Day? Even if you won’t, Focus Features is betting that vampire enthusiasts will…6d ago6d ago
Rethinking the Role of Movies in New HollywoodNew Hollywood and Old Hollywood are rethinking the value of movies shown in theaters. On the one hand, the film industry is enduring a…Dec 20Dec 20
The WNBA Is Ascending. The NBA Is Not.The WNBA and NBA are going in opposite directions. Viewer ratings for the 2024–25 NBA season so far are plummeting, including a 28% drop on…Dec 12Dec 12
Holiday Shopping Drives CultureWhat is Cyber Week/Black Friday weekend anymore? It’s a shopping extravaganza, yes. But it’s also a cultural phenomenon that overlaps with…Dec 9Dec 9
“The Wizard of Oz”: A Deeper AppreciationWhen I was a child, The Wizard of Oz captivated me because of its memorable moments and details that became ingrained into American…Dec 3Dec 3
