The Bechdel Test, sometimes called the Mo Movie Measure or Bechdel Rule is a simple test which names the following three criteria: (1) it has to have at least two women in it, who (2) who talk to each other, about (3) something besides a man. The test was popularized by Alison Bechdel's comic Dykes to Watch Out For, in a 1985 strip called The Rule.

An Archive of 1939 to 2005 Radio Shack Catalogs. Flip-through every page, of every Radio Shack Catalog.

The Best of American Folklore Films

The Pew Internet Project is an initiative of the Pew Research Center, a nonprofit “fact tank” that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. Pew Internet explores the impact of the internet on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health care and civic/political life.

Roadside Peek will take you on a roadside journey in time. Travel the road along the old routes across America. See the old motels, bowling alleys, drive-in theatres, neon signs, petrol pumps, googie sites, tiki villages, and other roadside treasures, ...

PopCult: The Obsessive Journal of Quality Pop Culture

Playfully exploring the feminine ideal. I'm not sure what this is about, but I'm intrigued.

An online gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender & queer encyclopedia.

South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Conferences and Festivals

Where everyone is a critic. I heard about this on NPR (of course). They apply a meta score based on reviews from everyone who submits one. Mainstream syndicated critics reviews are available, too.

From The Nielsen Company, a forum to rate all things related to television. Old media embraces new. A valiant effort to help the consumer influence what they want to see in the popular media. It also has a social networking component.

The self-proclaimed Hollywood's homepage.

The New York Times' coverage of movie awards such as the Oscars, Golden Globes... etc

An archive of memes from sarcastic, pop culture geeks about humor, video clips, independent media, music, technology, toilet humor, television, politics, risque behavior, bloopers, celebrities, cults and religions.

The online magazine of TV Critic David Bianculli.

Movie reviews, interviews and more, from WBEZ.

Urban Dictionary is a slang dictionary with your definitions. Define your world

A vast and interesting collection of avant-garde and outsider art sound files. It is completely free and experimental, deliberately ignoring copyright laws.

All your favorite stars and the roles they DIDN'T get! Huh. Interesting.

The blog from Stay Free!, one of my favorite magazines for cultural criticism.

A pretty good magazine about music and popular culture.

This site would be totally fun, but it is rarely updated. Not since 2004 when I last checked. Interesting and fun information here about famous Los Angeles celebrity deaths.

The website of Jelani Cobb, Professor of History at Spelman College.

Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is the author of Know What I Mean? Reflections on Hip Hop; Debating Race; Come Hell or High Water; Is Bill Cosby Right? Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind?; The Michael Eric Dyson Reader; Open Mike; Holler If You Hear Me...

I love that there is a very throughly researched Wikipedia entry for this very beautiful moment in American history and pop culture. There are links to the actual video, which is worth watching over and over again. I agree with Mark Morford, Colber has...

Veteran journalist Bill Moyers returns to PBS with Bill Moyers Journal, a weekly program of interviews and news analysis on a wide range of subjects, including politics, arts and culture, the media, the economy, and issues facing democracy.

Welcome to the Louisiana Folklife Program's website, where you can find a wealth of information to help you learn, teach, and plan projects about Louisiana folklife.

Home page of the 24 Hour Church of Elvis!! January 2006!! From Your Friend, Stephanie G. Pierce, Artist to the Stars, Portland, Oregon!! Free Elvis I.D. Card!! Free 1 Minute Sermon!! Cash Prize for Repentance after Free Confessional!! Elvis Christmas C...

Geoffrey Nunberg

Film Noir Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, rescuing and restoring America's Noir Heritage.

B. Ruby Rich is a well-known film critic, festival programmer, cultural theorist, and chronicler of social trends on screen and off.

Smart and funny television criticism.

IMDb: The biggest, best, most award-winning movie site on the planet.

The Daily Show features current event news, pop culture news, and more.

Feminist Response to Pop Culture

From Stay Free!, a magazine focussed on American media and consumer culture

Dead People Server Home Page - where to find out if a celebrity has died, dead celebrities