POP CULTURE
These Tweets Show Britain's Classic Camp TV Moments
Old scenes from 'EastEnders', 'Big Brother UK' and 'X Factor' are getting a new lease of life on the internet.
These Films Changed How Indians Viewed ‘Patriotism’ 20 Years Ago. Their Formula Still Works.
Throw in a macho hero, a chaste wife, and an oversimplified baddie – and you have yourself a tear-jerking, proudly Indian film.
Would You Fuck Yourself? Fans Talk About the TV Trope ‘Selfcest.’
“It's actually a win-win situation.”
A Netflix Show That Indians Hate-Watched Just Got Nominated for an Emmy
Indian Matchmaking was criticised for glorifying regressive, sexist and discriminatory attitudes.
Why This Artist Who Sculpted Cardi B’s Pregnant Body Gets Hate
Pakistani artist Misha Japanwala creates stunning art out of women’s naked bodies to empower them. Not everyone is pleased.
Hollywood Still Won’t Give Asian American or Pacific Islander Actors a Chance. Except ‘The Rock’.
Dwayne Johnson has been carrying most of the AAPI representation in Hollywood on his very strong shoulders. That needs to change.
The Unreal World of Korean Webtoons
After K-pop and K-dramas, explore the true beauty of South Korean webtoons.
Indians Are Cancelling Tom Holland for a Tweet He Never Made
The hashtag #BoycottSpiderman is trending on social media.
You Can't Erase Trump from Pop Culture
Trump's legacy can't and shouldn't be scratched out of history. And removing him from pop culture would only serve to reinforce white supremacy.
This Is the Year That Time Lost All Meaning
How our relationship to time in 2020 has affected the way we consume pop culture.
This Chinese Pop Song Is Highlighting the Country’s Domestic Violence Problem
As horrifying cases of violence against women make headlines, Chinese netizens point out that “reality is even more chilling than the song lyrics.”
These Were Netflix’s Most Popular K-Dramas of 2020
Across Asia, Netflix saw a nearly 150 percent average rise in K-drama viewing after countries enforced quarantine measures.