Book vs. Movie: Why We Think the Book Was Better (And What That Really Means)

Or was it?

19 hrs ago • Diana Franco

The Fun of Fanfare: Book-to-Movie Excitement, Fan Festivals, Anticipation, and Fanatics

Gather ‘round, die-hards! The celebration is on!

Apr 1 • Diana Franco

March 2026

Did We Kill Taste? How the Streaming Era Gives Us More Choices but Fewer Surprises

Finding what we like in pop culture today

Mar 31 • Diana Franco

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Tropes and Pop Culture: How Archetypes Shape Taste and Identity

It’s giving Main Character Energy

Mar 20 • Diana Franco

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Why Your Pop Culture Taste Isn't Random: It's a Map of Your Identity

What we like changes with who we are

Mar 13 • Diana Franco

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A Matter of Taste: Personal Identity, Aesthetics in Pop Culture, Affects of Streaming, and Guilty Pleasures

March is for mixing it up!

Mar 1 • Diana Franco

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February 2026

Author Matt Browning Talks Books, Business, and His Love for Gilmore Girls

An exclusive interview with a pop culture references expert!

Feb 28 • Diana Franco

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The Social Power of Play: How We Communicate Through Games

Play is a dialogue between players and audiences

Feb 26 • Diana Franco

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Global Watch Party: How Collective Viewing Makes the Olympics Meaningful

Creating community around the Games

Feb 23 • Diana Franco

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From the Big Game to The Traitors: Why Structure Makes Play Meaningful

Rules of any game make it worth playing

Feb 5 • Diana Franco

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The Power of Play: The Olympic Games, Why Rules Matter, and Collaborative Experiences

Let the games begin!

Feb 1 • Diana Franco

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January 2026

The Power of Place: TV Worlds That Feel Alive

How geography and setting drive storyworlds

Jan 28 • Diana Franco

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