Ministry of Pop Culture

Print the Legend An ode to some of our all-time favorite depictions of journalists in pop culture.

An ode to some of our all-time favorite depictions of journalists in pop culture.

#journalism #art #writers #writingcommunity

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Celebrating 'Golden Girls' in the Age of 'And Just Like That' As the classic sitcom hits its 40th anniversary, we appreciate its gifts more than ever.

As the classic sitcom hits its 40th anniversary, we appreciate its gifts more than ever.

#TV #art #goldengirls

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Pop Culture That Made Us (Part Deux) Formative encounters with R.E.M. and Oliver Stone (not at the same time).

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The music helped me tap into my own feelings, giving voice to my hope and sadness, ambition and desire. I no longer felt like a stranger to myself, and the future no longer seemed hazy and indistinct, but filled with possibilities—including a writing career.

- Kirthana Ramisetti on R.E.M.

#music

The Pop Culture That Made Us Celebrating our first anniversary with some reflections on formative encounters with art.

Celebrating our first anniversary with some reflections on formative encounters with art.

#filmsly #books #movies #art
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'And Just Like That' Finale Group Therapy Watch a recording from MOPC's live chat working through our feelings on the reboot's literally sh--ty ending, its relentless character assassination, and our hopes that this is finally the end.

Working through our feelings on the reboot's literally sh--ty ending, its relentless character assassination, and our hopes that this is finally the end.

#tv #film #authors #video #andjustlikethat

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And Just Like That ... It's Over Our first reactions to the final episode—so much toilet! so much Victor Garber!—of the reboot that has driven us mad for three seasons.

Our first reactions to the final episode—so much toilet! so much Victor Garber!—of the reboot that has driven us mad for three seasons.

#tv #review #writingcommunity
#film #andjustlikethat

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Inside the Dreamy Coastal Sets of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Set Decorator Beth Robinson and Production Designer Teresa Mastropierro break down how they brought Belly’s world to life.

Set Decorator Beth Robinson and Production Designer Teresa Mastropierro break down how they brought Belly’s world to life.

#filmsky #art #tv #design

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Thumbs Down How YouTube's amorality makes parents' lives infinitely harder.

YouTube is not just an entertainment platform; it is also a radicalization engine. It is a dangerous weapon loaded inside every screen in every American home.

A fascinating read by @saulausterlitz.bsky.social

#youtube #socialmedia #art

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Mother and Son What do Mira Nair's films have to tell us about the life of her son Zohran Mamdani?

Zohran Mamdani was born in Uganda the year Mississippi Masala was released, and the movie is a reflection of the grief of the displaced Indian Ugandans, and a harbinger of the Mamdani-Nair family’s own future.

#filmsky #popculture #politics

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Mother and Son What do Mira Nair's films have to tell us about the life of her son Zohran Mamdani?

What do Mira Nair's films have to tell us about the life of her son Zohran Mamdani?

#zohranmamdani #filmsky

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Two Authors Discuss Carrie Bradshaw's Writing Career On "The Woman," writing fiction and Duncan versus Berger.

Two authors dissect Carrie’s attempts at fiction on 'And Just Like That' and her budding relationship with a fellow author ... and wonder if we'll ever see that other author she once dated.

#andjustlikethat #authors #writing #sexandthecity

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Saul's Culture Diet A new feature on what we watched, listened to, and read this past week.

Culture is where we go to understand the world, and our initial impressions can provide an intriguing snapshot of a given moment.

Ministry writer Saul Austerlitz shares a snapshot of what he watched, listened to, and read this past week. #filmsky

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A Vintage 'Sex and the City' Walking Tour Watch now | Revisiting the ghosts of Carrie Bradshaw & co.

A very vintage SATC walking tour video.

Some of these locations are admittedly deep cuts that super fans may remember. Let us know if you can match up the episodes!

#satc #tv #nyc

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When Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes Fell in Love Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes, and the "Dawson's Creek" scene that changed everything.

In celebration of former Dawson’s Creek co-stars Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes reuniting for the new film trilogy, we’re sharing a pint-sized look back on the earliest days of Pacey and Joey — and Katie and Josh. ❤️

#dawsonscreek #filmsky #tv

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Not Invited to the Oscar Party In a better world, these 2020s performances would have won Academy Awards

In a better world, these 2020s performances would have won Academy Awards.

Our list of nominees⤵️

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#filmsky #movie #cinephile #actor

Stephen Colbert and The End of an Era Saying goodbye with a poignant memory of the "Late Show" premiere.

Memories of attending Colbert's first "Late Show" — and how it sadly foretold the reasons it would be canceled.

#Colbert #CBS #trump #Stephen

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The Funniest Show You're Not Watching "Taskmaster" proves AI can't replace creativity and critical thinking.

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How each person solves the task is not just entertaining, but also reflects how creative thinking can have a myriad of approaches yet yield the same result.

- author, Kirthana Ramisetti on UK game show Taskmaster.

#authors #taskmaster #filmsky #summer #writingcommunity #indie #AI

The Funniest Show You're Not Watching "Taskmaster" proves AI can't replace creativity and critical thinking.

"Taskmaster" proves AI can't replace creativity and critical thinking.

#gameshow #tv #british #AI

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Turn Your Fandom Into a Writing Career Want to write about pop culture? Here's how we can help!

We’ll be holding our first Office Hours on Zoom on TONIGHT at 7 p.m. ET!

Pitch us your ideas for pop culture pieces, and we’ll offer you feedback, as well as the chance to submit your pieces for publication on the site.

#writers #authors #booksky

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The Perfect Pairing for Your ‘And Just Like That’ Rage While we all ponder why we keep watching, here are some reminders about what made "Sex and the City" truly great.

The Perfect Pairing for Your ‘And Just Like That’ Rage:

#filmsky #popculture #art #tv

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Everybody's Flawed John Mulaney's messy, experimental talk show, and second acts in American life.

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#johnmulaney #comedy #art #filmsky #summer

Everybody's Flawed John Mulaney's messy, experimental talk show, and second acts in American life.

People have a lot of feelings about John Mulaney. Ask a comedy fan of just the right age and temperament about John Mulaney, and you will likely bear witness to a complicated series of overlapping, contradictory emotions.

#comedy #filmsky

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Could 'Magic Mike XXL' Cure Our Heterofatalism? As Sabrina Carpenter bemoans manchildren, a 10-year-old popcorn flick shows us a better way.

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It is so rare to see female desire placed squarely and unapologetically at the center of any piece of media, particularly one that is technically about men.

- Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
on Magic Mike XXL & heterofatalism

#filmsky #feminism #author #movies

Could 'Magic Mike XXL' Cure Our Heterofatalism? As Sabrina Carpenter bemoans manchildren, a 10-year-old popcorn flick shows us a better way.

Could 'Magic Mike XXL' Cure Our Heterofatalism?

As Sabrina Carpenter bemoans manchildren, a 10-year-old popcorn flick shows us a better way. ⤵️

#music #filmsky #sabrinacarpenter #authors

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Rethinking Happily Ever After with 'Julie & Julia' And the poignancy of the movie's fairy-tale ending.

I’m rethinking happily ever after with 'Julie & Julia'

#filmsky #movies #cinephile #authors

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Turn Your Fandom Into a Writing Career Want to write about pop culture? Here's how we can help!

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