Pop Culture
Movies for the Moment: Episode 1 – January 2021 [Video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAjfNkqSyPo
It's January 2021 and this is the first installment of Movies for the Moment. Let's take a look back at what we've been going thro...
The Christmas Legend of Krampus: Folklore & Pop Culture [Video]
Who the heck is Krampus and why is everybody always talking about him around the Holidays? Well, he's a hairy, long-tongued Christmas demon. Some people will tell you he'...
The Politics of Star Wars: The Original Trilogy [Video]
What are the politics of Star Wars? Let's get something clear right up front: those movies have been jam-packed with political messages since the very first film in 1977. They'...
The Mouse That Ate The Fox: Indie Film Distribution Under Disney
What does Disney's purchase of 21st Century Fox (and Fox Searchlight) mean for independent film? Look no further than Miramax. A Humanstein Essay.
Death By Homage: Blade Runner In 2017
The internet is tearing itself apart over whether Blade Runner is a great film. This is why.
May 2017 – Humanstein Hype Calendar
May comes after January, right? Alright, so maybe I got a little off track. I think the Hype Calendar is a good idea and I'm going to start doing it again.
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Humanstein Valentines 2017
Happy Valentines Day, happy Humanstein readers! As a special treat for everyone, I've made a set of Humanstein Valentine composed of various things that I love in an effort to help...
Horror Block – December 2016 – Unboxing and Review
Ho, ho ho, happy Humanstein readers! It's been a little bit since I wrote up my Horror Block but I'm back with a review and unboxing of what very well may be my favorite Block ...