Pop culture

Nostalgic holiday movies to rewatch

Nostalgic holiday movies to enjoy this time of the year.

The need to recognise propaganda in pop culture

Popular culture is a product of its time, representing the politics and ideas of a specific era.

What makes modern-day Bangladeshi comics so interesting

All in all, it’s a great time to be a Bangladeshi comic fan, especially if you’re into local comics.

Fallout sets a new bar for video-game adaptations

Fallout expands upon the beloved and critically acclaimed role-playing game franchise, and successfully introduces it to a new audience.

Anime / The First Slam Dunk is sports anime distilled to its essentials

The First Slam Dunk has, in many ways, perfectly distilled everything that makes sports anime good.

Blue Eye Samurai: A visually stunning portrayal of a samurai’s vengeance

What Blue Eye Samurai excels at is elevating common archetypes and plotlines with high levels of finesse.

Living a pop culture fantasy

Anica Hossain shares her cosplaying experience – how she got into it, what it takes to cosplay, and how enthusiasts can get into this art form of brining fictional characters to life.

The little black dress and its hypnotic black magic

The fact that there is no limit to the ways a black dress can be styled is a fact universally acknowledged.

#Entertainment / 5 things you didn’t know about J K Rowling’s Harry Potter

Whether you are in the wizarding world or amongst muggles, you have heard of Harry Potter and his friends Hermoine and Ron fighting against the dark arts and taking Voldemort on head first. J K Rowling’s creation of the magical world has dominated the screen and ever since, the franchise has become timeless.

November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022

Are cosplays and conventions losing their charm?

The events catered to these interests haven’t always been able to keep up with the rising demand.

November 10, 2022
November 10, 2022

Exploring the world of fantasy shoujo manhwas

A weakness of this genre is that several manhwas end up being self-inserts

June 29, 2022
June 29, 2022

Why Harry Styles is the hero of our times

His fans were crazy when it came to showing devotion, and equally crazy were his haters while showering their contempt.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

The unnecessary glorification of the tortured artist

At the end of the day, art that spreads joy is not lesser than the one sharing their hardships.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

I can’t keep up with the MCU. Here’s why.

Despite Marvel Studios not stopping churning out movies anytime soon, it is safe to say that the MCU has already run its course.

August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021

Gintama, the Jack of All Trades for Shonen Anime

The show concluded with the movie Gintama: The Final in 2021.

July 11, 2021
July 11, 2021

Berserk, Kentaro Miura’s Unfinished Masterpiece

Looking back at Miura's best work on his 55th birthday.

June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021

When Bengali Folklore Meets Pop Culture

When the two worlds meet, great things are created.

July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015

Judge keeps door open for Katy Perry ‘to buy convent'

A US judge keeps the door open yesterday for pop star Katy Perry to buy...

July 13, 2015
July 13, 2015

From 'Star Wars' to horror scares, here are 6 Comic-Con highlights

Superhero movies make the biggest splash at San Diego's Comic-Con this year, but the convention's 130,000 comic book and pop culture fans are also treated to a smorgasbord of experiences, surprises and scares.

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