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Evan Rook

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Evan began his career with MediaTracks as a broadcast journalism intern in the summer of 2015. He was hired as a part-time operations assistant in 2016 before working his way up to producer…


Evan Rook

Culture Crash Host & Producer

Culture Crash: Why “Black Mirror” Is Unlike Anything Else On TV

>> May 7, 2025

With the newest season of “Black Mirror” now out on Netflix, we look back on some of our favorite episodes from past seasons and why the show is a modern masterpiece, exposing the often-unsettling relationship between humanity and technology.

Culture Crash: 30 Years. 7 Movies. One Tom Cruise. Is “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” The Last Chapter?

>> April 30, 2025

We cover the evolution of this blockbuster action franchise spanning almost three decades.

Culture Crash: An Instant Hit: Our Takeaways From Netflix’s “Adolescence”

>> April 23, 2025

We cover the cinematic and unique brilliance of the new show, “Adolescence”.

Culture Crash: Why We Love These Sci-Fi Features

>> April 16, 2025

We highlight some of our favorite sci-fi blockbusters.

Culture Crash: Why We Miss Watching Our Favorite Films On DVD’S

>> April 9, 2025

For Evan, having physical copies is more than just nostalgia – it improves the entire viewing experience.

Culture Crash: The Releases We’re Counting Down In 2025

>> April 2, 2025

We cover some of the most anticipated film releases coming down the pipeline this year.

Culture Crash: Lady Gaga Is Back: A Review Of Her New Album “Mayhem”

>> March 26, 2025

Musician, producer, actress. Lady Gaga is a woman of many talents, but is her latest musical album an extension of this success or is it yet another pop album?

Culture Crash: The Brilliant Director Behind Best Picture Winner “Anora”

>> March 19, 2025

Indie film, “Anora” won big at this year’s Academy Awards earning five Oscar wins. We cover the steady rise of director Sean Baker and highlight some of his previous works that we love.

Culture Crash: If You’re Loving The Pop Girl Renaissance, Take A Listen To These Alt Artists

>> March 12, 2025

We cover another genre where female artists are breaking through, leading to great music and many thousands of loyal fans.

Culture Crash: Flow: “A Film Experience Unlike Any Other”

>> March 5, 2025

We cover why we love the animated film, Flow. The movie came out last year and was recently nominated for an Academy Award in the category, “Best Animated Feature Film”.

Culture Crash: Our Favorite Mind-Bending Movies

>> February 26, 2025

We highlight some of our favorite, lesser-known films within the horror/thriller/sci-fi genre.

Culture Crash: Prestige Vs. Easy Tv: The Best Of Both Worlds

>> February 19, 2025

We explain the genre of prestige TV, some of our favorite shows within the category and others that fall outside of this box.

Culture Crash: Why We’re Rooting For This Film To Win Best Picture

>> February 12, 2025

We offer our take on why “Nickel Boys” is worthy of the win.

Culture Crash: Remembering Director David Lynch

>> February 5, 2025

We cover the legacy of director David Lynch who passed away last month at age 78.

Culture Crash: A Musical Ascent For This Indie Rock Star

>> January 29, 2025

We cover some of our favorite tracks on his recent albums.

Culture Crash: Reviewing The New Bob Dylan Biopic, A Complete Unknown

>> January 22, 2025

Timothée Chalamet shines as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, bringing the iconic musician’s early years and transition to “electric” to the big screen.

Culture Crash: Revisiting Our Favorite Shows From The 2000s

>> January 15, 2025

Nostalgia for the 2000s is on the rise, and we're here for it

Culture Crash: Interstellar Returns To IMAX

>> January 8, 2025

This winter, Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar returned to IMAX, offering audiences a chance to experience the film as it was meant to be seen—on the biggest screen possible.

Culture Crash: Carry-On And The Art Of The Modern Thriller

>> January 1, 2025

Jaume Collet-Serra is back with Carry-On, a new movie starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman which will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Culture Crash: Celebrating The Season With Classic Holiday Tunes

>> December 25, 2024

We're giving our recommendations for the perfect holiday soundtrack, from Chuck Berry’s ‘Run Run Rudolph’ to Nat King Cole’s ‘Joy to the World.’’

Culture Crash: Shawn Mendes Embraces Indie Rock On New Album, Shawn

>> December 18, 2024

Shawn Mendes is stepping away from his pop star roots and embracing a more mature, indie rock sound with his latest album, Shawn.

Culture Crash: A Real Pain Explores The Holocaust’s Generational Impact

>> December 11, 2024

A Real Pain is a road trip “dramedy” that mixes humor with heartbreak.

Culture Crash: Robert Zemeckis Swings For The Fences With New Film, Here

>> December 4, 2024

We talk about Director Robert Zemeckis's latest film, Here, which unites some familiar faces, and offers a bold, unconventional storytelling approach.

Culture Crash: Our Review Of ‘English Teacher’; One Of Our Favorite New TV Series

>> November 27, 2024

Brian Jordan Alvarez, known for roles in Will and Grace and Megan, is now the creator, star, and director of the new hit comedy English Teacher. The show’s sharp humor and strong cast make it a must watch this fall.

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