iWantTFC to livestream Eraserheads’ “Huling El Bimbo” reunion concert everywhere outside the Philippines on 12.22.22

With Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse, Graham Hancock has declared war on archaeologists

Netflix’s enormously popular new show, Ancient Apocalypse, is an all out attack on archaeologists. As an archaeologist committed to public engagement who strongly believes in the...

Why I teach a course connecting Taylor Swift’s songs to the works of Shakespeare, Hitchcock and Plath

Unusual Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “The Taylor Swift Songbook” What prompted the idea...

Pokémon’s Ash wins World Championship after 25 years – here’s why the franchise is still capturing fans

Twenty-five years ago, an animated ten-year-old boy was united with Pikachu, his very first “pocket monster” and set an ambitious goal: to become “the very best,...

Star Wars Andor captures the essence of resistance that is happening in the real world

Andor is the newest Star Wars series on Disney+. It tells the backstory of Cassian Andor, one of the heroes who helped steal the Death Star...

​​Heist Comedy ‘The Lost Lotteries’ Taps Into a National Dream in Thailand

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ continues the series’ quest to recover and celebrate lost cultures

As someone who teaches and writes about Afrofuturism, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” I’m particularly excited about the introduction of...

Charo begins dubbing ‘MMK’ in English for global audiences

MMK goes global, starts airing in 41 countries in Africa “Maalala Mo Kaya” host Charo Santos was thrilled with the experience of dubbing her lines in...

‘I’m the problem, it’s me’: Why do musicians revisit their pain and doubt in their art?

Taylor Swift’s latest album Midnights launched with the single Anti-Hero. Anti-heroes in fiction are dark, complex characters who may question their moral compass but are ultimately...

I’m a Celebrity: Matt Hancock and the show’s producers are hoping for a revival

The moment of truth has arrived. Former Conservative health secretary Matt Hancock has been dropped into the jungle to compete in ITV’s I’m a Celebrity… Get...