Monstrum: The Mythology of The Backrooms Explained
At PBS’ Monstrum, Emily Zarka talks about the mythology of The Backrooms–the online version. Watch here.
“The Rise & Fall of Pro Wrestling at Raleigh’s Iconic Dorton Arena”
PBS has the documentary When Giants Walked Here. “Raleigh’s Dorton Arena is famed the world over for its groundbreaking architecture. Its greatest untold legacy, however, is its place in the history of a Southern mainstay: pro wrestling. This documentary chronicles the rise and fall of pro wrestling at […]
“The Disturbing Case of America’s Most Infamous Haunting”
PBS’ Storied looks at a haunting in early 19th Century Tennessee. “Between 1817 and 1821, the Bell family of rural Tennessee became the center of one of the most chilling and best-documented hauntings in American history.” Watch here.
“Revisiting In The Mood For Love at 25”
At KPBS, friend of the Gutter Beth Accomando talks about Wong Kar-Wai’s In The Mood For Love (Hong Kong, 2000) on its 25th anniversary. “In the Mood for Love turns 25 this year, so I dug back into my archives for this tribute to the Hong Kong art […]
Lady Bunny on Mae West
Lady Bunny talks about Mae West and West’s influence on her drag in an excerpt from PBS’ American Masters. Watch here.
Monstrum: “Real Live Monster Slayers Are More Hardcore Than Fiction.”
At Monstrum, Dr. Emily Zarka talks about Abraham Van Helsing. “How did Van Helsing go from academic in Dracula to action hero icon? This episode explores his evolution from Victorian scholar to monster-hunting legend, unpacking his role in the novel, pop culture legacy, and why he remains the […]
The Cultural Gutter 