Year-End Pop Culture Roundup 2024

This is the 20th time that I have written this summary of my favorite books, movies, shows, and albums for the year. I didn’t foresee reaching this milestone, for a number of reasons. But here I am, celebrating this achievement of sorts, taking joy that at least a few people actually look forward to readingContinue reading “Year-End Pop Culture Roundup 2024”

Thoughts on Every Best Picture Nominee

This year’s Academy Awards are set to air on March 10th. This was my second time making it a point to watch every Best Picture nominee before the ceremony. I first did so two years ago, but last year’s nominees didn’t interest me enough to try again. This year, however, particularly given all the “Barbenheimer”Continue reading “Thoughts on Every Best Picture Nominee”

Year-End Pop Culture Roundup 2023

When I consider what to include on these lists every year, I notice that my interest in different media rises and falls. This year, for instance, I was more drawn to books and music, whereas other years I might be more into TV or movies. It’s just the natural flow of things. Anyway, here wereContinue reading “Year-End Pop Culture Roundup 2023”