
The Doors: Unbound and Dangerous
A lifelong Doors fan revisits Unbound and Dangerous and explores seven standout concert albums, explaining why the band’s music keeps revealing something new.

A lifelong Doors fan revisits Unbound and Dangerous and explores seven standout concert albums, explaining why the band’s music keeps revealing something new.

Growing up, a Tex Avery cartoon meant something special was about to happen. Discover the legendary animator’s outrageous humour and the MGM cartoon collection celebrating his enduring legacy.

Anthony Perkins had a musical secret lurking beyond Psycho. Listen to his early jazz career, 1950s hit “Moon-Light Swim,” and rare recordings emerging from the shadows.

A personal journey from Elwy Yost’s Kubrick introductions to The Plot Thickens: Stanley and Criterion’s ultimate Kubrick collection.

Roy Lichtenstein’s Pop Art legacy takes center stage at the Whitney Museum’s Like New exhibition, exploring comic books, originality and today’s AI art debate.

Find the best free pumpkin carving stencils for Halloween, from classic jack-o’-lantern faces to cats, monsters and printable pop culture designs.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown reveals a surprisingly dark Halloween story about disappointment, faith, childhood cruelty and the kindness that can make things better.

August Lamm’s You Don’t Need a Smartphone sparks a funny, personal look at digital dependence, analog living, privacy and our obsession with apps.

Old cookbooks weren’t always harmless. Some mixed food, medicine and household chemistry in ways that can make Grandma’s apple pie look downright safe.

During the Siege of Paris, starving Parisians ate zoo animals. Here’s the bizarre story behind elephant, camel and kangaroo appearing on a Paris menu.

America has so much stuff that we now pay to store it. A funny look at self-storage, consumerism, collecting, George Carlin and our obsession with stuff.

That stupid little pocket in your jeans has a long history, from pocket watches and the real 5th pocket to its cheeky modern reputation as the condom pocket.

Meet Christina the Astonishing, Saint Denis and the Flying Friar, three unusual saints whose medieval stories are filled with remarkable legends, strange adventures and a touch of heavenly mayhem.

A mischievous Montreal raccoon leads to the story of Rascal the Raccoon, the 1977 anime that helped fuel Japan’s real-world raccoon pet boom.

Marvel and DC have turned movie credits into a guessing game. But how many hours are we willing to spend waiting for one last scene.

Meet Vampira, the iconic horror host who helped make monster movies television magic, alongside Elvira, Zacherley, Svengoolie and Count Floyd.

If you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that. This is the story of the line and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation.

Teensville proudly presents Flowers In My Garden, the seventh installment of examining the forgotten and neglected sounds of the late 60s. Compiled to give the listener an 80-minute frown-upside-down trip, the compact disc features 30 tracks recorded between 1966-1970 that sound like hits but weren’t. Artists include Bonni Long, The Guild, Donna Marie, Norro Wilson and many more.

This book is full of baloney, literally. Greg Pizzoli’s Baloney and Friends (Peanut D. Horse, Bizz E. Bee, and Krabbit) are about to become household names. In the vein of Dav Pilkey’s The Dogman and Captain Underpants, Baloney and Friends are about to explode into pop culture.

Don’t be polite. Bite in. Pick it up with your fingers and lick the juice that may run down your chin. It is ready and ripe now, whenever you are. You do not need a knife or fork or spoon or plate or napkin or tablecloth. For there is no core or stem or rind or pit or seed or skin to throw away.

In a world terrorized by super-villains, one woman has developed the process to give superpowers to regular people. But when scientist Emily Stanton accidentally imbues her estranged best-friend with incredible abilities, the two women must become the first superhero team. Now, it is up to Thunder Force to battle the super-powered Miscreants and save Chicago from the clutches of The King.

This hilarious flat cat rug is a hoot. It is inspired by the many misadventures of Tom the cat from the iconic Tom and Jerry cartoon. You can buy the flat cat rug at rugsoda.com.

Netflix and France’s leading publisher are teaming up to present Asterix, an iconic figure of French popular culture, to a new generation of worldwide viewers.

Spider-Man Linocut on Lokta Paper is handcrafted and one of a kind, created using certified archival printmaking ink on handmade Nepalese Lokta paper. Each unique print in the Sideshow exclusive edition of 120 pieces is hand-signed and numbered by Peter Santa-Maria, making this a must-have collector item for Marvel fans.

Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history.

Peanuts were written and drawn by one man for 50 years. In those 50 years, politics crept in a subtle manner but left a deep imprint. Charles M. Schulz never wanted Peanuts to be a gag comic strip. Peanuts were cerebral at times. Laughter was never the end goal. Peanuts stood above the heap of comic strips from the beginning. Unlike Pogo where politics was the main raison d’etre. Pogo is a brilliantly drawn strip but has lost its meaning with the advancement of time. Peanuts driving force has always been about simplicity at the core. This is why Peanuts is timeless.

Rick and Morty is the most brilliant series ever written. Behind all the animated antics you will find it to be smart and deep. The outlandish cartoon is an homage to pop-culture and science elements to the extreme. I was very excited to review the new Rick and Morty: Seasons 1-4 box set. It comes with an exclusive poster inside. If in the past you bought other seasons, this is the best way to get all the seasons in one box.

Mutts Go Green is a special kids’ collection of the popular comic strip MUTTS, featuring themes of ecology, environmental friendliness, and animal education.