TV Review: Master of None, Episode 10: “Finale”

By Tyler Hodg

The season one finale of Master of None delivers a healthy dose of both heartbreaking and laugh out loud moments, but unfortunately, fails to be the conclusion this show deserves. In fact, “Finale” somewhat sours the season altogether.

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Music Review: David Essex, Rock On; David Essex; All The Fun Of The Fair (Reissues)

By Hanna

With his own jukebox musical and sold-out comeback shows, David Essex has no need of a revival, though by now his career is so long that there are always parts of it that could use extra attention. A documentary from Alan G. Parker is slated for release soon, which is a good enough reason for Cherry Red to re-release Essex’s first three albums on CD: Rock On (1973), David Essex (1974), and All The Fun Of The Fair (1975). All three reissues are fairly straightforward, with the original album art, some informative liner notes by Phil Hendriks, and a couple of interesting bonus tracks.

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Music Review: Arlo Hannigan, House And Home

By Melissa Bratcher

If I were the sort of pithy writer who could sum up an album (or EP, as this is) in one word, I would say Arlo Hannigan’s new EP House And Home is intimate. I would, of course, be remiss in not adding, House And Home  is gorgeous, rich, and immersive. There’s a feeling of space, both the wide open kind and the heavenly kind.

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The Intercontinental Title Podcast, Episode #01

Welcome to the latest podcast in the Popshifter family, The International Title Podcast.

This weekly podcast covers the WWE, both presently and historically. Hosts Jeffery X Martin and Paul Casey also take a look at the larger questions involved with the business, such as how it impacts popular culture.

Today in Pop Culture: Who’s Still Alive?

By Jeffery X Martin

Around noon, on this date in 1979, a small crowd of music lovers gathered outside the doors of Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio. They were smart fans. There was a concert that night. The ticket-holders had gotten there early because of a practice called “festival seating,” which laid out the promise of excellent seats on the floor, if you could get them. First come, first served. Think of it as fighting over a baseball which has popped up into the stands, except on a larger level.

The band playing that night was a small British outfit called The Who.

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TV Review: Master Of None, Episode 9: “Mornings”

By Tyler Hodg

Master of None’s go-home show is the perfect culmination of Dev (Aziz Ansari) and Rachel’s (Noël Wells) relationship up to this point. “Mornings” gives us an in-depth look at casual conversations and arguments between the two that typically wouldn’t be shown in more elaborately-themed installments.

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Today in Pop Culture: It’s Britmas, Bitch!

By Jeffery X Martin

Britney Spears flips the switch to light the Christmas tree at the Linq hotel and casino in Las Vegas.

As Autumn gives way rapidly to Winter, a question enters the seasonal zeitgeist.

Has Britney Spears’ birthday become too commercialized? Are we seeing too much of it, too soon?

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TV Review: Master of None, Episode 8: “Old People”

By Tyler Hodg

It’s a fact that most people hate to admit: we are getting older. With each and every day that passes, we are slowing turning into our elders.

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TV Review: Master of None, Episode 7: “Ladies and Gentlemen”

By Tyler Hodg

If you’re an ignorant, regressive feminist-hater, the best course of action would probably be to skip “Ladies and Gentlemen.”

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Today in Pop Culture: God Save Bill Grundy

By Jeffery X Martin

Picture this.

You’re a television talk show host, what they call in Britain a “presenter.” It’s a good gig if you can get it. You’re a celebrity. You get recognized on the street. Pretty girls want your phone number. Life is good.

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