Science fiction has always blazed the trail for science. But, you see, there are two kinds of sciences, the outer and the inner-two kinds of technology, that of steel and that of spirit.
Read More »‘X-Men’s Ellen Page (aka Kitty Pryde) comes out in a passionate speech
“I’m here today because I am gay. And because maybe I can make a difference. To help others have an easier and more hopeful time. Regardless, for me, I feel a personal obligation and a social responsibility.”
Read More »‘RoboCop’ is a triumph and—dare we say it?—even better than the original
RoboCop is not only as good as the 1987 original, it’s even better.
Read More »Which studios own which Marvel heroes? Or: can’t we just all be in the same movie?
This infographic showing, at a glance, which Marvel character is owned by which studio, is brilliant.
Read More »Learn how to type with nostalgic ‘Sesame Street Fighter’
Instead of just being a button masher, Sesame Street Fighter is designed to help kids improve typing skills (hence the "Volzhsky" and "Crab" words you see in the screenshot above).
Read More »Watch this video of a baby watching ‘Man of Steel’ and you’ll believe a child can fly
Imagine raising an entire generation of children like this.
Read More »Forget those Zimbio quizzes: here’s how to really be your favorite hero
You don’t need Zimbio to tell you that you are Captain Kirk. You don’t need thirty friends clicking “like” on your You Are Katniss meme to validate the fact that you are indeed her (or at least have the potential to be her). You are Katniss if you say you are.
Read More »10 awesome facts about RoboCop
Psyching you up for the new RoboCop movie are Alltime10s with another one of their list videos, this time bringing you 10 interesting factoids related to Paul Verhoeven's 1987 masterpiece.
Read More »‘Something Terrible’ is a poignant look at child sexual abuse and the healing power of art
Every now and then I run into things that capture the inspirational essence of what I originally intended this site, PopMythology, to be about. The following is an excerpt from a graphic novel by Dean Trippe called Something Terrible and it is one of those things.
Read More »‘Welcome to the Jungle’: they’ve got fun and games
Welcome to the Jungle is an entirely likable comedy that once again illustrates the timeless truism that so long as he can stop being a pushover, the smart nerd always wins and gets the girl while the coarse, aggressive d**khead gets his face righteously kicked by Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Read More »Pop Mythology’s February hero of the month: Sam Berns
My February Hero of the Month is someone who did have a life, mostly due to his own courage and efforts. But it was far too short, and there were still many accomplishments which, had he lived long enough, he would have surely accomplished with that stellar, infectiously positive mindset of his. February’s Hero is Sam Berns who died last month on Jan. 10.
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Read More »J.K. Rowling thinks Hermione should have chosen Harry over Ron
Better take cover. 'Cause J.K. Rowling just unleashed a potential s**tstorm among fans of her legendary creation. In an interview with Wonderland magazine, Rowling confessed that her decision to couple up Hermione with Ron Weasley was a mistake.
Read More »Debs & Errol will geek your world in ‘CTRL+ALT+DUETS’
CTRL+ALT+DUETS is delightful stuff. Clearly, this is a band that could write and perform bubblegum pop hits if they wanted to. They just have too much of an irrepressibly geeky, comic spirit to sing the usual songs about love and heartache. Required listening for geeks and music lovers alike.
Read More »7 jazz pianists that time forgot
Although jazz had its high water mark of popularity back in the early sixties. Back then, Jazz pianists were often thought of as cool, smooth stylists in sharp suits tinkling the ivories in an exclusive, smoky basement club. Here are a few keyboard wizards who dazzled audiences with their fleet fingers way back then.
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