Pop Culture | May 11, 2012
Switch it up this Mother's Day: 8 Things To Do with Mom
KQED's Arts Intern scoured this weekend's listings for something new to do with mom. By Nicole Zeichick
TV | Apr 24, 2012
Why Are We All Still Talking About HBO's Girls?
What really makes me angry about this show is that it's terrible and everyone is pretending that it isn't. By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | Apr 12, 2012
Karaoke Survival Guide: 10 Commandments
Like growing old or embarrassing yourself at holiday parties, karaoke is an inevitable part of life. Luckily for you, I'm here to save you from social suicide with 10 Karaoke Survival Guide Commandments. By Emmanuel Hapsis
Pop Culture | Mar 31, 2012
Winter is Coming, Finally: 5 Reasons You Should Start Watching Game of Thrones, Like, Now
The second season of HBO's epic fantasy show Game of Thrones starts Sunday, April 1. Here are 5 reasons you should to get on this train before it leaves the station. By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | Mar 22, 2012
Everything You Need to Know for Season 5 of Mad Men
Get out your cocktail shakers. Mad Men is back. To help bridge the unavoidable memory gap the wait has caused, here's a refresher course on where the show left off with all the major characters. By Amanda Stupi
Pop Culture | Mar 20, 2012
The Hunger Games: A Guide to Your New Obsession
The Hunger Games phenomenon is upon us and there's nothing you can do about it. Join the fun with this guide to your new obsession. By Emmanuel Hapsis
Pop Culture | Mar 12, 2012
'The Bachelor' Addiction and Why It Must Stop (After Tonight)
Our resident Bachelor addict finally admits she has a problem. By Lizzy Acker
Pop Culture | Mar 06, 2012
8: Marriage Equality Goes to Hollywood
With the help of an all star cast (Pitt! Clooney! President Bartlet!), Dustin Lance Black and Rob Reiner present a one-off reading of 8, a play that showcases pivotal moments from the Prop 8 trial. By Emmanuel Hapsis
Pop Culture | Feb 27, 2012
Watching the Oscars!
From the Surf Motel in San Francisco's Marina District comes a report on the joy and pain that was last night's Academy Awards ceremony. By Lizzy Acker
Event | Feb 23, 2012
Tulipmania Takes Over Pier 39
Though not the usual destination favored by locals, even the most skeptical will be won over by the earnest exuberance of Tulipmania, especially on one of those clear, sunny, beautiful San Francisco spring days. By Sarah Hotchkiss
Pop Culture
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Pop Culture Happy Hour: TV Season Postmortem, Old People, Young People
On this week's show, we talk about how the recently concluded TV season went, we touch on pop culture portrayals of older and younger people, and as always, we discuss what's making us happy this week.
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Why Do Crowds Do Absurd Things In Public?
Charlie Todd causes bizarre, hilarious and unexpected public scenes with his group, Improv Everywhere — like 70 synchronized dancers in storefront windows, and the annual no-pants subway ride.
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How Many People Can You Fit In A Star Wars Remake?
Everyone loves Star Wars. At least that's what Casey Pugh was banking on when he "asked the Internet" to remake the entire film in 15-second increments.
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What To Expect When You're Expecting In A Movie
It's tempting to hope the new film based on the self-help book of the same name will be better than the poster that's promoting it: It has some genuinely funny people in it, and a writer who scored a hit with Whip It.












