Popjourno

The death of David Lynch shook all of us to our core. It was heartwarming to see all of us uniting in pain and loss. It made me think, what does the pain of losing him tell us about our own miserable position in this world? Let’s talk about it together. 0:00 Lynch directing with intuition 1:20 Realism taking over the world 02:05 David Graeber and the death of creativity 03:12 Byung-Chul Han and th...

As well as being known as the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop’s early career was infamous for his bloody performances. On many occasions, he cut himself and inflicted self-harm on stage. It blows my mind to witness such a grotesque act performed by an artist. How and why could he do that to himself? Let’s delve into this together. 0:35 The political background of the 60’s 2:35 The roots of punk music...

Gladiator is one of the biggest epic stories of cinema history. What was so unique about Gladiator? And can the second one live up to its legacy? Spoilers ahead. 0:00 Why Gladiator was great 02:17 What's wrong with the characters of Gladiator 2 05:55 The weakest link

Ethan Hawke got lost so many times in his career that finding his way back became his signature. And he did it thanks to his potent mourning processes every time he lost someone or something he held dear. 0:00 The death of River Phoenix 0:42 The childhood of Ethan Hawke 2:55 How Hawke survived his 20's 06:04 The clash of the dreams 07:23 Writing saves him 8:35 Stage fright 10:27 Potent mourning pr...

Sex and the City and Friends are about the families we create as we grow up. Despite their similarities, there is one major issue both shows do not tackle: loneliness. But there is one television series that provides adequate solutions to loneliness. What is loneliness? And how is it rooted in your fears? 0:00 Sex and the City and Friends about creating your own family 1:00 Loneliness causes pain...

Baby Reindeer shakes us as it is a true story; the writer, the protagonist and the actor of this drama is the same person; Richard Gadd. The story itself is so powerful, but I think what makes the show this successful is Richard Gadd’s writing. I will delve into his subtle writing, and I will explain how the show is perfectly aligned with philosopher Nietzsche’s definition of good tragedy.

True Detective Night Country, the latest season of the anthology series, has faced criticism for its perceived lack of distinction between reality and spirituality. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that the murders in Night Country have deeper roots in scientific and psychological explanations rather than metaphysical implications. Here's why. 0:00 Intro 1:33 Impact of showrunner Issa López 3:42...

Taylor Swift is the most prominent cultural icon of our era. She is a musical genius and a good storyteller. But there is also something within today’s world that makes her the greatest. What are the social factors that play into her success? I have conducted an analysis examining the academic articles and music reviews about Taylor Swift. 0:00 The role of today’s world in Taylor Swift myth 0:55 T...

Musician Craig David has revealed that he has been celibate for over a year.  The reason of him abstaining from sex has both surprised me and opened up a new perspective for me. He says that having one night stands in the past was a way of him to prevent emotional vulnerability and heartbreak. He explains that now he is ready to have a relationship, so he abstains from having sex or dating. But wh...

Rihanna has an incredible career in which she has created hit after hit, as well as establishing massive brands that have shaken the beauty industry, like Fenty. Despite the potential for bumps on the road, she has instead become an iconic artist. But what makes Rihanna so special? Always amazed by her success, I've delved into her career, investigating and uncovering the elements that led to...