Before Costumes And Candy: Halloween’s Darker Roots | Viewpoints Explained
This week - we cover how Halloween’s modern traditions trace back to ancient Celtic and Christian customs that have evolved over centuries.
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Recreating Korean Fare At Home
Sharing a meal and trying something new is not only a way to expand your palate, but to learn about foreign cultures, customs and traditions. We speak with Korean cook Joanne Molinaro about her early memories of food and family and her take on traditional Korean recipes and ingredients that make up the cuisine.
Why Tony Isn’t Really An Anthony Bourdain Biopic | Culture Crash
Tony borrows Anthony Bourdain’s name and mythology, but not necessarily much of his actual life. We review the new film and some of its shortcomings.
From Fast Fashion To Fixing It Yourself | Viewpoints Explained
We cover how Gen Z is embracing sewing, mending and other “granny hobbies.”
Why Married At First Sight Is Still One Wild Ride | Culture Crash
Married at First Sight turns marriage into a fast-track reality-TV experiment. The show is now on its 20th season and manages to still pack a punch.
Why The Odyssey Proves Christopher Nolan Can Still Go Bigger | Culture Crash
The recent film The Odyssey turns Homer’s ancient epic into a massive, visually daring blockbuster that’s brought audiences back to the theatre in record numbers.
Noah Kahan & The Joy Of Living In The Moment | Culture Crash
At Wrigley Field in Chicago, a recent Noah Kahan gave us an important reminder that music hits hardest when it’s messy, loud and shared in real time.
Why The Invite Is Olivia Wilde’s Best Movie Yet | Culture Crash
Olivia Wilde’s third film turns one dinner party into a sharp, chaotic comedy about marriage, intimacy and the many stages of growing older with someone.
Culture Crash: How Stephen King Built His Scariest Stories
Caroline Bicks’ Monsters in the Archive gives Stephen King fans a rare look at the drafts, revisions and creative choices behind some of his classic early horror stories.
Culture Crash: “Breaking Bad” & The Lost Art Of The Great Ending
We revisit Breaking Bad and why its final season still feels so sharp years later.
The New Rules Of Political Comedy
Political comedy used to feel like a shared national pressure valve, but it feels far more fractured now. This story looks at how satire is changing in Trump’s second term and why the freedom to mock people in power still matters beyond the punchline.
Culture Crash: From Viral Videos To Box Office Horror
We discuss how online comedians and YouTube creators are turning built-in fanbases into box office success.
Culture Crash: Christopher Nolan Takes On The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is already stirring debate over how ancient stories should sound on screen. We review his latest Hollywood blockbuster.
Culture Crash: “Beef” Season Two & The Cost Of Crossing The Wrong Person
We discuss how the viral Netflix show “Beef” turns a single conflict into a wider story about status, power, and how quickly everything in life can unravel.
Culture Crash: Why AI Can’t Replace This Part Of Filmmaking
A.I. is all shiny and new in Hollywood, but we argue that traditional filmmaking still wins over audiences. We highlight the success of the recent film “Project Hail Mary” starring Ryan Gosling.
Viewpoints Explained: The Computer Chip Shakeup: Intel Vs. AMD
Intel created the processors found in most computers around the world and helped shape modern computing. Now, the legacy company is struggling to find a clear path forward in a crowded space. Will it reinvent itself and bounce back or end up in the tech graveyard?
Culture Crash: Is Late Night Officially Toast?
Late night isn’t losing talent, but it’s losing timing. By the time the monologue airs, the jokes have already made the rounds online. We cover the continued decline of late-night TV.
Part 2: The Case For The Humanities In A Changing Job Market
We look at what life actually looks like after a humanities degree, where the path forward is often unclear and non-linear. For many graduates, the value shows up later, as they move between roles and lean on skills that translate across industries.
Culture Crash: Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie” & The Art Of The Long Joke
A long-running internet comedy experiment jumps to the big screen with Nirvanna [sic] the Band the Show the Movie.
Viewpoints Explained: Jesse Jackson And The Politics Of Pressure
Civil rights didn’t end with marches but moved into corporate offices and presidential politics. We revisit how the late Jesse Jackson transformed protest into negotiation and redefined who belongs at the center of power.
How Artists Helped Camouflage The Military
Camouflage wasn’t just engineered. It was designed. From World War I “dazzle ships” to today’s complex digital patterns, we trace how creative artists reshaped the look of warfare and changed the way the military thinks about perception, illusion and survival.
Culture Crash: Why “The Pitt” Stands Out From So Many Other Medical Shows
We review what makes the medical show “The Pitt” a must watch. Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max with weekly episodes dropping every Thursday evening.
Culture Crash: Why “Succession” Will Always Be A Great Rewatch
We review the hit HBO show, “Succession” and why this dramatic masterpiece spanning four seasons is worth watching more than once.
Culture Crash: Finally – A Superman Worth Believing In
After a decade of misfires, DC’s latest Superman reboot, directed by James Gunn, delivers a hopeful, heroic take on Clark Kent.
