Culture
TIFF ’25: ‘The Smashing Machine’ Finally Shows the Softer Side of Dwayne Johnson
Mark Kerr is no Jake LaMotta.
September 10, 2025
TIFF ’25: A Sidelined Craig Leaves Blanc Spot in ‘Wake Up Dead Man’
We've entered Benoit Blanc's gothic phase.
September 9, 2025
TIFF ’25: Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ Takes a Swing at the Unemployment Crisis
That's one way to get ahead.
September 8, 2025
Amanda Seyfried Musical ‘Testament of Ann Lee’ Shakes Out to Beautiful Mess
This testament doesn't know if it wants audiences to idolize, criticize or sympathize with Ann Lee.
September 2, 2025
A Superb Jacob Elordi Steers Del Toro’s Devastating ‘Frankenstein’
While dismembered at times, you can't help but swoon at del Toro's humanistic rendition of 'Frankenstein.'
August 30, 2025
‘Bugonia’ Review: Stone and Plemons Are Unstoppable in Lanthimos’ Manic Ecological Thriller
This is Emma Stone's boldest work yet — and not just because she shaved her head for the role.
August 28, 2025
Pop Heist’s SECOND Gift Guide for War Propaganda Lovers
Pop Heist takes a SECOND look at the posters that got us through the dark days of war. Surprising laughs to follow.
August 14, 2025
‘Golden Girls’ x Zero Waste Daniel Collab for Timeless Capsule Collection
There is an entire folder in my studio called "too much even for us."
August 11, 2025
Pop Heist’s Gift Guide for War Propaganda Lovers
The only gift guide where "patriotic" rhymes with "homoerotic".
August 8, 2025
Queerly Nerdy: Finding Geeky Inspiration Along the Pop Culture Spectrum
I used to feel like I had to hide not only my queerness, but also my nerdiness. Not anymore.
July 28, 2025
