Critical Wade Theory

*How have comic books influenced our everyday lives?

The *Peripheral Poophead of the Week* is: Roseanne Barr.

"Comedy" and the erasure of Palestine

Today I'm looking at one of the most unusual Sherlock Holmes adaptations ever made: the 1987 CBS television movie The Return of Sherlock Holmes.

Today I'm exploring a collection of famous quotations from scientists, philosophers, writers, and political thinkers and leaders.

Today, I'm looking at Ignition, the second studio album by The Offspring, originally released on October 16, 1992, through Epitaph Records. It's an album that shaped my youth.

Another experimental episode where I do a trial run of my standup routine for next week. It's definitely awkward, including because it's not before a live audience, so my timing isn't as good here. There are also many different variables in life performances, too. It's all strange. Obviously, I hope to improve what I have hear by next week, when the actual show takes place. Sorry f...

This is a bit of an experimental episode, and I hope I make sense. But today I'm exploring a fascinating idea about art, theatre, and what it means to be human. I will be mostly looking at two different types of performance, with one getting a little bit more focus than the other.

Throughout history, people have often been told that hierarchy is inevitable. We are told that society requires bosses, rulers, governments, and economic elites to function. We are told that competition, inequality, and domination are simply part of human nature...

Today I am recommending you check out "The Power to Believe," King Crimson's thirteenth studio album, released in 2003. More than two decades later, it remains the band's most recent full-length studio album, giving it a special place in their remarkable history.

Today, we're exploring one of the oldest and most powerful storytelling patterns ever created: the death-rebirth motif. I also get into how we imitate the idea when it comes to personal crisis and national tragedy. (IMAGE: Ultimate source unknown, but is meant to represent the legendary phoenix. If you own this image, please do not sue my ass. Just ask nicely and I can replace it with somethin...

Review of the video for Ry Cooder's version of “Get Rhythm,” from his 1987 album of the same name. Originally recorded by Johnny Cash in 1956, the song was transformed into something cinematic and atmospheric through a striking black-and-white visual treatment directed by David Fincher.

When people think about their favorite movies, they usually remember the characters, stories, and unforgettable scenes. But another element often shapes those memories just as powerfully: the music. John Williams did more than most to shape the sound of cinema.

The bank itself acknowledges its historical links to Nazi atrocities, as you can see in this example: https://www.db.com/who-we-are/history/historical-institute?language_id=1 So, why is Trump so closely aligned with Deutsche Bank anyway? IMAGE: The Nazi Dictatorship and the Deutsche Bank by Harold James

When people think about Disney, they often picture beloved animated films, fairy tales, and the magic of imagination. They think of characters who inspired generations and a studio that revolutionized animation. But behind the success of those classic films lies a chapter of Disney history that is far less frequently discussed: the 1941 strike at the Walt Disney Studios.

Today we're exploring *V for Vendetta*, the 2005 dystopian political thriller directed by James McTeigue and written by Lana and Lilly Wachowski. Based on the influential graphic novel created by Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd, the film has evolved from a successful graphic novel adaptation into one of the most politically significant movies of the 21st century.

Fetid Fever Dream Flashbacks of the Week: Trump's kids had to take classes on how not to rip off charities.

Today we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood political and philosophical traditions in modern history: anarchism.

Let's look at why Don Jr. stinks so bad. Think it's just me? His father didn't even care to attend his wedding!

Trump is f*cking up Iran, and everyone knows it.

There are guitar solos that impress you. And then there are guitar moments that feel like maybe someone's put an onion right under your eye.

There is something strange about stories. They are actually everything, and everywhere. [IMAGE: Unknown source, but linked to George Orwell's classic and powerful (and all-too relevant) story "1984."]

his normally isn't a humor podcast, but here is the standup comedy routine I am doing tonight...kind of. It's subject to variation when it's actually live in front of people. Am I looking for feedback? Maybe, a little bit. However, I don't need generic dumb-ass "critiques" like "Don't quit your day job." For one thing, I realize I am probably not the greates...

Yes, there were mandates — but limited and specific. That's what I explain to this YouTube comment. Photo: RFJ Jr., a famed anti-vaxxer, swimming in some sewage water. Ostensibly, we are supposed to take medical advice from him.

NOTE: This interview is completely unedited, and both Thomas G. Waites and I can be opinionated. This interview is also available in interview form at this link: https://pophorror.com/thomas-g-waites-reflects-on-the-thing-1982-and-his-new-music/ That interview piece is fine, but here you get to potentially see the interview as it happened. The intro to that article:"Respected actor, writer, d...