The Pop Culture Contrarian
Trying to make sense of popular media, internet, and entertainment culture in a world gone insane.
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PopCon #145: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Movie Review
The Pop Culture Contrarians review "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and explore why Spider-Man remains one of Hollywood's strongest and most enduring franchises.
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PopCon #140.3: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin — Episode 3 Breakdown | The Fatherless Child
PopCon #140.2: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin – Episode 2 Breakdown | The Birth of Merlin
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PopCon #130: Church Service Interrupted by Anti-ICE Protesters in St. Paul
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PopCon #125: Villains, Victims, and Oz: A Review of 'Wicked: For Good'
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PopCon #123: Living History — Why Historical Reenacting Matters
