Brian C. PooleBonnie and Linda: 35 Years LaterIn 2024, two hit albums from significant female artists mark their 35th anniversaries: Nick of Time by Bonnie Raitt and Cry Like a…Jun 30Jun 30
Brian C. PooleGetting the Second Oscar NominationGetting an Oscar nomination is hard. Getting a second one can be even more difficult.Feb 4Feb 4
Brian C. PooleThe Lost Art of the Secret IdentitySuperhero secret identities used to be a big deal.Oct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
Brian C. PooleDefine “Alternative”Alternative music has always been more of a philosophy than a distinct genre.Sep 1, 20231Sep 1, 20231
Brian C. PooleComic Book BygonesAs any medium evolves, elements that once were common inevitably fall by the wayside. That’s certainly the case for comic books, which have…Jul 9, 20238Jul 9, 20238
Brian C. PooleRespect the CharacterSo many recent entertainment franchise failures boil down to a simple failure by creators to respect characters.Apr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
Brian C. PooleinRock n’ HeavyRock Women: Class of 19931993 saw the releases of several notable rock and alternative albums from female solo artists and female-led bands. What have been the…Mar 3, 2023Mar 3, 2023
Brian C. PooleArchives to the Rescue?Sale numbers of new comic books aren’t good.Jan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
Brian C. PooleLegacy of the New Teen TitansIn the early 1980s, The New Teen Titans emerged as a comic book industry juggernaut, a groundbreaking series whose legacy remains vital for…Oct 30, 20221Oct 30, 20221