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Video Game Edition It's that time of year again! For our annual discourse on Star Wars, we have a new topic to dive into: Star Wars video games. Strap in while we head to lightspeed! Developed by Kenner in 1979, this device let fans play out their own space battles. Think Battleship, but with imaginary starfighters…

Disney Movie Eras: Live Action Remakes to 2016 This month continues a new series of blogs for fans of popular culture. Whereas in the past explorations of Walt Disney films we highlighted individual works, we will now be talking about the larger groupings of movies, and the various artistic and commercial visions sought for and…

Jelly beans are an iconic candy. Though popular around the Easter holiday, this candy is made year-round by numerous companies. Let's learn more about it. Jelly beans trace their ancestry to other candies and sweets with soft interiors and fruit flavorings. One of the most commonly cited inspirations is Turkish delight, a dessert allegedly created…

Disney Channel Original Movies This month continues a new series of blogs for fans of popular culture. Whereas in the past explorations of Walt Disney films we highlighted individual works, we will now be talking about the larger groupings of movies, and the various artistic and commercial visions sought for and achieved from said movies…

The New Money Rules Personal finance is always a great topic to blog about. It's a subject that remains constantly popular, one of those topics that everyone worries about one way or another. There is always something to talk about, there are always new personalities, new books, and websites to discuss, and we always have…

Disney Movie Eras: Disney Movie Toons and Direct to Video Part 2 This month continues a new series of blogs for fans of popular culture. Whereas in the past explorations of Walt Disney films we highlighted individual works, we will now be talking about the larger groupings of movies, and the various artistic and commercial…

Another year is upon us, and for the Chinese calendar that means it's the Year of the Horse! Did you know that in addition to changing signs every year, the calendar also changes elements? There are twelve animals in the Chinese astrological calendar: Dragon, Snake, Chicken, Rat, Ox, Pig, Monkey, Horse, Tiger, Rabbit, Goat, and…

Live Action Films to 2009 This month continues a new series of blogs for fans of popular culture. Whereas in the past explorations of Walt Disney films we highlighted individual works, we will now be talking about the larger groupings of movies, and the various artistic and commercial visions sought for and achieved from said…

Several years ago when we first covered Science Fiction Day, we brought up the author largely responsible for the celebration, Isaac Asimov. Science Fiction Day is popularly celebrated on January 2nd, Asimov's observed birthday. Asimov is most remembered as the Father of Robotics, and his most prominent work of fiction is I,Robot, a collection of…

Disney Movie Eras: The Post-Renaissance This month continues a new series of blogs for fans of popular culture. Whereas in the past explorations of Walt Disney films we highlighted individual works, we will now be talking about the larger groupings of movies, and the various artistic and commercial visions sought for and achieved from said…