Special Report

Pop Culturing is an ongoing weekly column that looks at new television, film and music and their place in the larger cultural conversation.

Pop Culturing: 5 2021 TV Shows to Check Out
Pop Culturing: 5 2021 TV Shows to Check Out

by Jason St. Amand | Dec 27, 2020

Pop Culturing: The 5 Best TV Performances of 2020
Pop Culturing: The 5 Best TV Performances of 2020

by Jason St. Amand | Nov 29, 2020

Pop Culturing: 5 Under the Radar TV Shows You Missed in 2020
Pop Culturing: 5 Under the Radar TV Shows You Missed in 2020

by Jason St. Amand | Oct 30, 2020

Pop Culturing: Pop's Disco Moment Climaxes with Róisín Murphy's 'Róisín Machine'
Pop Culturing: Pop's Disco Moment Climaxes with Róisín Murphy's 'Róisín Machine'

by Jason St. Amand | Oct 24, 2020

PopUps: Ahead of New Music, Lil Nas X Keeps Fans Happy with Shirtless Selfies
PopUps: Ahead of New Music, Lil Nas X Keeps Fans Happy with Shirtless Selfies

Oct 20, 2020
Pop Culturing: Netflix's 'Emily in Paris,' Starring Lilly Collins, is an Ode to Being Basic
Pop Culturing: Netflix's 'Emily in Paris,' Starring Lilly Collins, is an Ode to Being Basic

by Jason St. Amand | Oct 3, 2020

Pop Culturing: Bullying, Boys and BFFs in the Wonderful 'PEN15' Season 2
Pop Culturing: Bullying, Boys and BFFs in the Wonderful 'PEN15' Season 2

by Jason St. Amand | Sep 20, 2020

Pop Culturing: In Ryan Murphy's 'Ratched,' Starring Sarah Paulson, an Origin Story of Campy Proportions
Pop Culturing: In Ryan Murphy's 'Ratched,' Starring Sarah Paulson, an Origin Story of Campy Proportions

by Jason St. Amand | Sep 17, 2020

Pop Culturing: Jude Law & Naomi Harris Star in HBO's Tedious Cult Thriller 'The Third Day'
Pop Culturing: Jude Law & Naomi Harris Star in HBO's Tedious Cult Thriller 'The Third Day'

by Jason St. Amand | Sep 14, 2020

Pop Culturing: Luca Guadagnino's 'We Are Who We Are' is a Vibrant Series Celebrating Queer Youth
Pop Culturing: Luca Guadagnino's 'We Are Who We Are' is a Vibrant Series Celebrating Queer Youth

by Jason St. Amand | Sep 14, 2020

Pop Culturing: 5 of the Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2020
Pop Culturing: 5 of the Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2020

by Jason St. Amand | Aug 30, 2020

Pop Culturing: 5 of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2020
Pop Culturing: 5 of the Most Anticipated Albums of 2020

by Jason St. Amand | Aug 29, 2020

Pop Culturing: 'I May Destroy You' May Destroy You, but it's Vital TV
Pop Culturing: 'I May Destroy You' May Destroy You, but it's Vital TV

by Jason St. Amand | Aug 11, 2020

Pop Culturing: Taylor Swift is Out of the Woods on Surprise Album 'folklore'
Pop Culturing: Taylor Swift is Out of the Woods on Surprise Album 'folklore'

by Jason St. Amand | Aug 1, 2020

Pop Culturing: Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh's Instagram Live Show is Must-See TV
Pop Culturing: Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh's Instagram Live Show is Must-See TV

by Jason St. Amand | Jul 22, 2020

Pop Culturing: The 5 Best Albums of 2020 So Far
Pop Culturing: The 5 Best Albums of 2020 So Far

by Jason St. Amand | Jul 5, 2020

Pop Culturing: The Enduring Power of Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica'
Pop Culturing: The Enduring Power of Lady Gaga's 'Chromatica'

by Jason St. Amand | Jun 26, 2020

Pop Culturing: 'Perry Mason,' with Matthew Rhys, Gets a Big Budget Reboot
Pop Culturing: 'Perry Mason,' with Matthew Rhys, Gets a Big Budget Reboot

by Jason St. Amand | Jun 20, 2020

Pop Culturing: The 5 Best TV Shows of 2020 So Far
Pop Culturing: The 5 Best TV Shows of 2020 So Far

by Jason St. Amand | Jun 18, 2020

Pop Culturing: In Difficult Times, 'Queer Eye' Returns Not a Moment too Soon
Pop Culturing: In Difficult Times, 'Queer Eye' Returns Not a Moment too Soon

by Jason St. Amand | Jun 5, 2020

Pop Culturing: 'Homecoming' Season 2, Starring Janelle Monáe, is Solid but Can't Escape Season1's Shadow
Pop Culturing: 'Homecoming' Season 2, Starring Janelle Monáe, is Solid but Can't Escape Season1's Shadow

by Jason St. Amand | May 24, 2020

Pop Culturing: With Her Quarantine-Themed Opus 'How I'm Feeling Now,' Charli XCX Levels Up
Pop Culturing: With Her Quarantine-Themed Opus 'How I'm Feeling Now,' Charli XCX Levels Up

by Jason St. Amand | May 20, 2020

Pop Culturing: The Blues Soundtrack Netflix's Unconventional Murder Mystery 'The Eddy'
Pop Culturing: The Blues Soundtrack Netflix's Unconventional Murder Mystery 'The Eddy'

by Jason St. Amand | May 8, 2020

Pop Culturing: Once Upon a Time in...Ryan Murphy's 'Hollywood'
Pop Culturing: Once Upon a Time in...Ryan Murphy's 'Hollywood'

by Jason St. Amand | May 2, 2020

Pop Culturing: 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' is a Frustrating Spiritual Sequel
Pop Culturing: 'Penny Dreadful: City of Angels' is a Frustrating Spiritual Sequel

by Jason St. Amand | Apr 24, 2020