“with one look” — a tribute to norma desmond
pop!kultuur returns from a long hiatus with a tribute to one of our favorite screen figures, Norma Desmond… as played by the eternally glamorous Gloria Swanson, whose life paralleled the film noir legend featured in Billy Wilder’s Oscar-winning film. The soundtrack is “With One Look” sung by yet another diva of stage and screen, Patti [...]
“Mrs. Prusik is no MILF”
On Irene Prusik’s deathbed in 2003, her son Thomas Prusik-Parkin recalled holding his mother when she was dying and breathing in her last breath. And then like a Hollywood film we’ve all seen before but cannot fathom in real life, both mother and son became one after their final embrace In the latest pop!talk video, [...]
Desi Minchillo: Speak My Language [HD]
In the premiere of pop!talk’s newest series — art — international correspondent Yellow Peril stops by the Artist Open Studios in Long Island City to interview New York artist Desi Minchillo. YP learns how to speak Desi’s language and discovers what it takes to make it as an artist in the Big Apple. Check out [...]
“turning japanese in brooklyn”
Sakura Matsuri, New York City’s “rite of spring,” marked its 28th year with over 50 events and performances celebrating Japanese culture and the blossoming of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s 220 cherry trees. YP, Error 404 and friends enjoyed a range of performances from traditional Japanese music and dance to concerts by some of Japan’s hottest [...]
Minority Students Attacked By Campus Security
**Warning** This video contains disturbing images. Two minority students were arrested early Sunday morning on the Colby College campus by Waterville police. The handling and treatment of the students has sparked a protest from students at Colby who believe campus security used excessive force when apprehending the students and demand that action be taken to [...]










