Sentences with phrase «of pop culture history»

Pirate Radio is neither historically accurate enough (it can't even stick to its year of 1966 to provide its tunes, some of which came out a little after («Jumpin» Jack Flash» is from 1968, as is «So Long, Marianne» by Leonard Cohen, to name but two) to provide interest in a bit of pop culture history, nor is it consistent enough to sustain its good cheer without collapsing from the weight of its own cutesy manipulations in its characters for laughs, It's not so much a story as it is a collection of sitcom moments meant to induce laughter and mirth, mixing it with all of the best rock tunes of its era.

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Ten interactive exhibits and galleries at MoPOP, Seattle's Museum of Popular Culture (formerly the EMP) offer visitors a far - ranging tour of music history, contemporary pop culture, science fiction, fantasy and a variety of offbeat Culture (formerly the EMP) offer visitors a far - ranging tour of music history, contemporary pop culture, science fiction, fantasy and a variety of offbeat culture, science fiction, fantasy and a variety of offbeat trends.
Of course, film, in particular, and pop culture, in general, have a long history of pushing the envelope, which isn't always a bad thinOf course, film, in particular, and pop culture, in general, have a long history of pushing the envelope, which isn't always a bad thinof pushing the envelope, which isn't always a bad thing.
This is a man who's fought through one of the more dramatic career roller coasters in modern pop culture history.
«Bazooka Candy Brands has a long history of partnering with pop culture properties to bring customers fun in the form of edible entertainment,» said Elizabeth Mangold, Senior Brand Manager.
A record crowd of 75,245 fans from all 50 states and 62 countries attended WWE's pop - culture extravaganza this past April, making it the highest - grossing and most - attended event in Citrus Bowl history.
But while Jenner has yet to officially confirm her pregnancy, you can still take advantage of this great moment in pop - culture history and dress your kids up as pregnant Kylie Jenner for Halloween.
Ed Jefferson is a freelance journalist, writing about pop culture, obscure bits of history and «the millennials».
His areas of interest and research include the intersection of pop culture and politics, US and European history, and global trade relations.
The tragedy of the «unsinkable» Titanic - lost in the cold water of the Atlantic - became part of history and pop culture, but the story of the main culprit that caused the disaster is mostly forgotten and only vague descriptions and some photos exists of the supposed iceberg (s).
As a pop - culture icon, he brought physics to the masses and inspired a generation of physicists, most famously with his book A Brief History of Time.
It's an important piece of hip - hop pop culture history and should probably printed off, frame - by - fame, unless the internet is blown up: Kelly Rowland Kelly Rowland is all candor as she discusses the trials of being a new mom, her days in Destiny's Child,...
This film really is a piece of history, an old iconic pop culture movie that has inspired so many other ideas in various formats.
In the end, the story is one not only of rock - and pop - culture history, but of human persistence and indigenous contributions that have been historically (and often intentionally) overlooked.
This collision of skate punk and pop - culture archaeology is the most entertaining slice of cultural history I've seen in years.
Irons starred in DAMAGE and M. BUTTERFLY before he made pop culture history as the voice of the evil lion Scar in Disney's classic THE LION KING.
An epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.
Liles plays the middle head, while Alan Maxson is the right head and Richard Dorton is the left head in the epic action - adventure film that pits Godzilla against some of the biggest monsters in pop culture history; additional mo - cap actors contribute to the body movement of the creature.
Orlando Sentinel Conversations Episode 5: The Sentinel's Trevor Fraser talks with Julian Chambliss, a professor of urban history and pop culture at Rollins College, about the importance of the movie «Black Panther» to...
And for the first time in Forza's history, players can personalize their appearance with a massive race gear collection that includes hundreds of options spanning decades of race history and pop culture.
«I, Tonya», on the other hand, is a fearless and inventive examination of the characters and events surrounding one of the biggest scandals in the history of American pop culture.
These kinds of breezy pop - culture histories are usually a lot of fun, and this one delighted audiences at Sundance with its fast pace and animated interludes.
, as well as Nicholas Meyer's blend of sci - fi, literary history and modern pop culture, Time After Time, in which McDowell stars as Victorian author H.G. Wells.
Or even the simple recognition of some prominent person or event in recent history that the filmmakers deemed a noteworthy pop culture icon?
What is striking about the film is what Jarmusch drapes over these visual and auditory flourishes with the content of the characters and the content of this world, and how unconcerned it seems to be with the prior history of vampires in literary and pop culture.
«Throughout the long history of Hollywood and the history of the Oscars, there has been an ongoing conversation about racism that has often been framed in terms of black and white,» said Todd Boyd, a professor at the University of Southern California who studies race and pop culture.
Via panels, screenings, events and its occasional «Ten Best» lists, GALECA also strives to remind the world that the LGBTQ - munity has a significant history of helping improve pop culture at large.
Pictures» and Legendary Pictures» cinematic MonsterVerse: an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.
The upcoming feature film «Godzilla: King of the Monsters,» an epic action adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history, will star Sally Hawkins, Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, and Kyle Chandler.
Featuring a cast of familiar faces from some of the most indelible shows in the history of television, this film is a must see for any pop culture junkie.
The latest edition to the MonsterVerser will be an epic adventure that pits Godzilla against some of the most popular monsters in pop culture history.
However, on the fan side of things, I will say, having come from a history of pop culture consumption has helped me immensely in booking some of my roles.
Any responsible list of scary movie music has to acknowledge the achievement of John Williams and Stephen Spielberg in making the accelerating repetition of a simple two - note motif into a fundamental component of pop - culture history.
One might think that the first televised suicide in American history would leave a more indelible mark on pop culture history, but Kate can not find anything more than a still image of one of her broadcasts to forge her character.
Because our picks range from politics to pop culture, science, social media, sports, history, the arts and literature, teachers tell us they use News Q's as a source of compelling nonfiction for lesson plans, homework assignments and extra-credit projects.
The asking price of $ 78,500 seems fair considering the Chevy's condition, not to mention its lofty position in automotive pop - culture history.
Nonfiction areas of interest: biography, crafts / DIY, history, humor, journalism, memoir, pop culture, travel, and true crime.
Diversion Publishing is an innovative New York City - based publisher with a deep list of almost 700 fiction and non-fiction titles including romance, science fiction, mystery, suspense, business, sports, pop culture and history genres.
Jonathan Lyons represents a select list of authors of biographies, history, science, pop culture, sports, general narrative non-fiction, mysteries, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, and young adult fiction, in addition to serving as subagent in the United States for several agencies in the UK.
Marvel Unlimited members can access some of the most important stories in pop culture history while online, and take twelve digital comics with them on the go via the ground - breaking Marvel Unlimited App (for iPhone ®, iPad ® & Android ™ devices), even when offline!
Jill is looking for non-fiction projects in the areas of history, sports, politics, current events, self - help, cookbooks, memoir, health & nutrition, pop culture, humor and music.
She specializes in non-fiction in the areas of history, cultural studies, memoir, current events, wellness, health, food, pop - culture and biography as well as literary fiction.
Now, in an unusual reversal, pop culture has prompted real interest in these classics and Ursula Doyle has made the book a reality, collecting some of history's most romantic messages in Love Letters of...
In Telegraph Avenue, Chabon lovingly creates a world grounded in pop culture — Kung Fu,»70s Blaxploitation films, vinyl LPs, jazz and soul music — and delivers a bravura epic of friendship, race, and secret histories.
Since this will seemingly be the last episode featuring Stewie's time machine (for an episode, at least, if recent history is any indication) they got in a couple of solid pop culture references for good measure.
«I want to share with you my travels through Japan and my readings about this wonderful culture, to see Japan through my eyes, from the temples and shrines to the cities and people of Japan, from places filled with history and spirituality, to the the modern Japan with skyscrapers and pop culture
«We're huge fans of sci - fi from every part of pop culture and history, so we went to that and imagined a web where you start in the middle, surrounded by techs that are relatively recognizable based on conventional technology, and you go outward into any frontier you can imagine,» says David McDonough, Civilization: Beyond Earth's co-lead designer.
Along with key artworks, both editions include: Written history of the origins and evolution of Sonic the Hedgehog as a pop culture icon.
However, on the fan side of things, I will say, having come from a history of pop culture consumption has helped me immensely in booking some of my roles.
Throughout his illustrious career, the character rarely changes costume, as his classic outfit is one of the most recognizable wardrobes in pop culture history.
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