Tag: pop culture
-
Magazine of the Week
Hi, everybody! This is one of my personal favorite magazines, probably because it approaches the world with a sense of wonder. When we got our first sample of it in 2004, our student workers kept asking to have it. We subscribed because of their interest. Giant Robot was launched in Los Angeles in…
-
Who’s covered?
A few weeks ago, I began pulling covers to scan for Women’s History Month (March, as you know). I found few covers featuring anyone older and darker-skinned than Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ryan. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that these two young, tough, and beautiful women are being recognized for their talent. But pop…
-
Grammys vs. Golden Globes vs. Black Panther
This blog talks a lot about fashion. In the teeth of award season, since we look at a lot of flashy clothing, it seems a good time to stop and explain the terms… Fashion is a construct. To paraphrase the author Malcolm Barnard, it both reproduces and challenges identity. Being able to recognize and understand…