Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast Episode #18: Movie Franchises and Cinematic Universes

Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin Review

The Paranormal Activity franchise was a pop-culture phenomenon for the first half of the 2010s. The release of a new Paranormal Activity was essentially an annual tradition, as the series churned out sequels nearly every October. It reinvigorated the found-footage genre, and in doing so, made a killing at the box office. Its star faded […]

Napoleon (2023) Review

Napoleon Bonaparte is considered one of the most influential men in history. His legacy and impact have lasted long past his death, as well as his divisive reputation. The story of his life is chronicled in Ridley Scott’s 2023 epic for Sony and Apple. In 1789 France was in chaos. The royal family had been […]

Blink Twice Review

Blink Twice is the directional debut for Zoë Kravitz and serves as a psychological thriller, a dark comedy, and a feminist tale. Frida (Naomi Ackie) and Jess (Alia Shawkat) are friends and roommates who work as waitresses at an event for the King Foundation. Frida and Jess use their job to pretend to be guests […]