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Melody on Music: Artpop (Sans Gaga)

If 'Endless Summer Vacation' was Miley's 'The Batman,' 'Something Beautiful is her 'Lighthouse.'

June 18, 2025

‘G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero’ Episode 1 Recap: This Cartoon Blasts Fascists

G.I. Joe is a subversive, satirical, anti-fascist science-fiction franchise grounded in a sincere appreciation of character and devotion to diversity.

June 17, 2025

Horror Secret Handshakes: ‘Pontypool’

Watching 'Pontypool' now, amid autocratic thuggery across America, the film feels practically prophetic.

June 13, 2025

First Issue Bin: ‘Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman’ #1

Wonder Woman's daughter steps out from her backup stories and into a seriously, seriously fun solo title. Plus corgis!

June 12, 2025

‘The Prisoner’ Episode 2 Recap: Spies Wide Shut

"Then how very uncomfortable for you, old chap."

June 12, 2025

Heist-Ready: Dr. Melissa “Mel” King (‘The Pitt’)

"I am a savage. Classy, bougie, ratchet, sassy, moody, nasty." 

June 11, 2025

First Issue Bin: ‘Imperial’ #1

Uh-oh! Trouble's brewing up in space! Is it time to summon Marvel heroes or catch the next UFO out of here?

June 11, 2025

Melody on Music: Post-(post-)punk (punk)

An instrumental akin to an industrial "I Feel Love" backs a lyric that encapsulates the euphoria of discovery.

June 10, 2025