Naoko Wake, Professor of History, Michigan State University With 13 Oscar nominations, all signs point to “Oppenheimer” as the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster about the making of the atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki…
Naoko Wake, Professor of History, Michigan State University With 13 Oscar nominations, all signs point to “Oppenheimer” as the star of the 96th Academy Awards. Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster about the making of…
Jill R. Fehleison, Professor of History and Interdisciplinary Studies, Quinnipiac University In her work, Taylor Swift has taken inspiration from women of the past, including actress Clara Bow, socialite Rebekah Harkness and her grandmother Marjorie Finlay,…
William Nash, Professor of American Studies and English and American Literatures, Middlebury On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elicited a…
To adult viewers, educational media content for children, such as “Sesame Street” or “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” may seem rather simplistic. The pacing is slow, key themes are often repeated and the visual…
Mike Alleyne, Professor Emeritus of Popular Music Studies & Music Business, Middle Tennessee State University The long-awaited Bob Marley biopic “One Love” will highlight important moments in the musician’s life – his adolescence in…
To get things started, I’d love to hear about your background. Was there any inspiration that you had when you were young? How’d you get into art? Yeah, I grew up in…
In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why Fleetwood Mac chose Marin as the location to record “Rumours”.…
San Francisco is a city that has long been known for its liberal values and diverse population. In recent years, it has also become a hub for the tech industry and a…
Amanda Lynn is a renowned muralist whose paintings grace the walls and corners of many a street. She sat down with us this past week for a short interview to discuss her…
Celebrities living in San Francisco – Many actors, musicians, and athletes who significantly impacted the entertainment industry and popular culture in America and throughout the world were born and raised in the…