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Director Spotlight: Alfred Hitchcock
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Director Spotlight: Alfred Hitchcock

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 / 14 October 2019

Alfred Hitchcock helped to create the modern horror genre, the modern thriller, and the modern black comedy. He changed film, even as he was inventing new ways to approach it. Stay tuned through October as we present our collection of essays on the Master of Suspense.

The 100 Greatest Alternative Songs of the 1990s
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The 100 Greatest Alternative Songs of the 1990s

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 / 26 August 2019

As we approach PopMatters' 20th anniversary this October, we are re-presenting some of our most popular features of all time. This list of the best "alternative" songs of the 1990s followed a year after our similar '80s list and was one of most popular series ever.

The 100 Best Classic Progressive Rock Songs
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The 100 Best Classic Progressive Rock Songs

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 / 26 March 2017
PopMatters Picks: The Best Music of 2016
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PopMatters Picks: The Best Music of 2016

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 / 29 November 2016
Star Trek at 50
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Star Trek at 50

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 / 30 September 2016
On 8 September 1966, the sci-fi television show Star Trek aired its first episode, setting into motion a chain of events that would leave no aspect of pop culture unchanged.
The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s
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The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s

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 / 5 August 2016
Last fall we brought you the 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the '80s. Now, we move forward in time and examine what many consider the "golden age" of alternative rock, with the "100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the '90s".
Let’s Go Crazy: Celebrating 25 Years of Purple Rain
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Let’s Go Crazy: Celebrating 25 Years of Purple Rain

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 / 22 April 2016
We originally ran this Prince special section back in June of 2009. We are sharing it again to celebrate the incredible genius of Prince. Watch for our tributes coming soon.
PopMatters Picks: The Best Film and TV of 2015
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PopMatters Picks: The Best Film and TV of 2015

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 / 29 December 2015
PopMatters Picks: The Best Music of 2015
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PopMatters Picks: The Best Music of 2015

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 / 1 December 2015
All Things Reconsidered: Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’ (20th Anniversary)
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All Things Reconsidered: Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’ (20th Anniversary)

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 / 9 March 2015
The Bends is 12 songs, perfectly arranged, each running three to five minutes. Together they form the blueprint on which so many rock bands owe their entire careers, particularly those in the alternative rock fold.
PopMatters Picks: The Best Film and TV of 2014
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PopMatters Picks: The Best Film and TV of 2014

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 / 29 December 2014
The Best Music of 2014
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The Best Music of 2014

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 / 1 December 2014
More than ever in 2014, the music industry as we know it was in need of saving. Any imminent doomsday scenarios may have been put off for the time being thanks to Taylor Swift.