Interested in owning one of the Kickstarter Pop Culture Beast T-shirts? We have a limited number currently available! Email garon@popculturebeast.com if you want one! $20 +$5 shipping ($15 international) … Read More
Book: The Obsidian Chamber (Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child)
The Obsidian Chamber Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child Grand Central Publishing October 18th, 2016 Since the enigmatic Pendergast disappeared beneath the waves in the last book, Constance has been moping … Read More
Blindspot Recap: Hero Fears Imminent Rot
So, the question of whether or not that image of Roman jamming a needle into Jane’s neck or not was answered–it wasn’t. Roman apparently drugged her so she wouldn’t … Read More
Deranged (1974) – Halloween Horror Picks
In this episode of Pop Culture Beast’s Halloween Horror Picks, I talk about a gruesome 70s horror film premised on the real life crimes of notorious ghoul Ed Gein – … Read More
Concert Review: Sex Stains, 9-27-16
Formed in 2014 and fronted by Bratmobile’s Allison Wolfe, Sex Stains recently released their debut, self-titled CD. They’ve been doing a series of shows to support and promote the album, … Read More
Book: Conspiracy of Ravens (Lila Bowen)
Conspiracy of Ravens Lila Bowen (Delilah S. Dawson) Orbit October 11th, 2016 When we last saw Nettie Lonesome, she was unsure who or what she was, until she took … Read More
Quick Six Interview: Delilah S. Dawson
Delilah S. Dawson is the author of the Blud series; the Star Wars book The Perfect Weapon; Hit and Strike, the Shadow series, and so many others. She’s created rich worlds … Read More
What’s Out on Blu-ray 9/27/2016: Valley of the Dolls, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, Lady in White
Valley of the Dolls Valley is one of those films that was critically panned on release, but was so scandalous when it came out that it couldn’t help but be … Read More
Book: Without Mercy (Jefferson Bass)
Without Mercy Jefferson Bass William Morrow October 4th, 2016 Forensic anthropologist Bill Brockton has worked a lot of murder scenes. None as grim as this one. He’s called to a … Read More
Disney’s The BFG on Digital HD, Blu-ray and Disney Movies Anywhere Dec. 6.
Steven Spielberg’s big summer family flick, The BFG, is coming home this winter. I regrettably missed it in theaters but being my favorite director, I am sure it won’t disappoint. Check … Read More
DVD Review: Meet The Guilbys
Meet The Guilbys (the original title is Paris-Willouby) is a sweet, honest, and often moving film about a family that must travel together to a funeral. It stars Stéphane de … Read More
The Rising Popularity of Pop Culture Slot Machine Games
If you’ve never really been a fan of slot games, you probably have this picture of a flashy machine with a lever to the side that spins “7s” and “cherries” … Read More
Book: Crosstalk (Connie Willis)
Crosstalk Connie Willis Del Rey October 4th, 2016 Briddey Flanagan is a woman with more than her share when it comes to communication. Everyone wants to talk to her at … Read More
Quick Six Interview: Robyn Hitchcock
How music cool is this – they met at an Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell concert at South by Southwest. While you might end up standing next to an out … Read More
DVD Review: The Golden Age Of Musicals
The Golden Age Of Musicals is a five-disc set featuring seventeen musicals released in the years 1937 to 1957. Some are in black and white, others are in color. There … Read More