The Cult of Pop

Of the 33 Wrestlemania's, 27 of them have come since The Undertaker. We get into the biggest WM week of events ever along with the end of one the industry's all time greats.

Space Marine, storm chaser, underwater explorer, polygamist...there are few things Bill Paxton didn't take take a stab at in 40+ year career. Recently leaving us, we take a look back at the performances that made the man one of the most well known and reliable character actors of a generation.

For over 40 years Wolverine has been slashing his way through pop culture, hitting an apex with the latest movie Logan. CCD takes a look back at everybody's favorite Canuck. His origins, his influence and the legacy as one the top comic characters of all time.

Take a trip into the dark musical world of Aaron Stoquert and his partner in crime, actress and artist Anne-Marie E Mueschke. 

For the better part of half a century, The Cold War occupied the thoughts and fears of several generations. It also occupied, movies, TV, music, comic books and every other sliver of art and culture. CCD takes a look back....at a simpler time?

Vintage video gaming has become an art unto itself. We sit down with a few purveyors of this growing subculture to talk, custom consoles, most valuable games, the upcoming "Brooklyn Geekfest" and much more.

Wrestling promotions pop up all the time but Capitol Wrestling offers something truly unique. We dive in on what that is, check in with SRG Universe and wrap-up The Royal Rumble.

After digging through the worst now it's time for some hope, in the form of the the best individuals to occupy The Oval Office throughout pop culture. Some give great speeches, some make us laugh and some punch you square in jaw.

The Commander in Chief has often played a role in all manner of pop culture stories. Many times they are the hero...sometimes not so much. CCD highlights some of the less than stellar, incompetent and straight up evil Presidents that have graced our screens and pages also wondering how many may be a look into out future!

What's it like when you and your significant other are both immersed in pop culture? Are there things you love together? Things THEY like that you hate?! Lenny Platt and Naomi Piercey of BBQ Films join us to talk the pros and cons of being a 'Pop Culture Couple.'

Contemporary events are often mirrored in the pop culture of their time. Horror specifically feeds off some of the darker times in history very fittingly. CCD talks the historical, sometimes prophetic nature of the genre and what the future may hold.

Star Wars every year? Many people have been skeptical, and the first real test has come in Rogue One. Does it pass? CCD digs down into the guts of this standalone story, as well as the history and future of the 'Galaxy.'

Michael Nathanson has been gracing screens big and small for years. Working with the likes of Martin Scorsese and Stephen Soderbergh he now turns his sights on the MCU with his series regular role in Marvel/Netflix's upcoming Punisher series. As an actor/writer/producer/director there is no shortage of interesting projects and stories from the man, so we sit down to get the lowdown on all off it!

Halloween season is here and CCD's latest art show pays tribute to terrifying television.

NY Super Week is kicking off Ny Comic-Con and once again we are on location at the world famous St. Mark's Comics in the heart on NYC to celebrate. We had the pleasure of being joined by several comic insiders including Jim Salicrup, Fred Van Lente, Jamal Igle as well as horror voice Joseph B Mauceri getting the lowdown on all their projects and perspectives on all manner of pop culture!

Wrestling has always had it's ups and downs. Are we on an up? With multiple shows and lots of new talent, there is a lot of talk! SRG Universe joins us to take stock.

Howard holds a special place in the hearts of CCD, and we are celebrating 3 decades since his big screen debut!

Stranger Things has given fans of all things pop culture and quality television, Christmas in July. A genre and nostalgic joy, that wraps 8 hours of thrilling, intelligent television. This is a game changer, and we tell you why!

Summer, Brooklyn, Block Party. CCD's annual event is here and this time we are heading to Coney Island.

Two decades removed, 1996 stands as a clear turning point in Hollywood. We look back at the highs and lows and the influence that is still present today.

Best comic book movie of all time? One of those rare instances where nearly all fans and critics are agreed. CCD is talking the latest Marvel film as well as the larger unprecedented Marvel success.

Crawl into the deep dark hole that is filmmaker Randall Kaplan's imagination. Boxhead an animated horror film, is his latest creation and he joins CCD to talk, Boxhead, working analog and life in LA.

A moment we never thought would really happen, Batman and Superman in the same movie! This is what we got, and what we got is for sure getting a mixed response at best. CCD has read all the rants, the theories and defenses and are laying it all out for BvS!

BBQ Films has been creating immersive cinematic experiences for years and their latest requires the services of the afterlifes leading bio-exorcist. BEETELJUICE is getting married and Gabriel Rhoads & Lauren Lickus join us to tell us all about their pop culture mission and what we can expect from the ghost with the most.

Creep into the shadows as CCD looks at those movies,...that don't quite fit the "Normal."

Rocky and boycotts and bears...OH MY! The Oscars are here once again and CCD is looking at all the nominees and all the controversy.

The Merc with a mouth has been unleashed on the masses...and they love him. CCD takes a look back at the comic origins of this still rising star as Deadpool takes over the world.

Football isn't the type of thing we jump into too much at CCD, but that doesn't mean we don't love sports in pop culture! We take a look back at the amazingly diverse and robust catalog of football movies. 

The curtain has fallen for the last time at New York's last movie palace The Ziegfeld Thearte. CCD was there for this historic occasion and also got to take in The Force Awakens on the big screen one more time. We have the final word on Star Wars (for now) and the final moments of the crown jewel of New York movie theaters.

It's time to party...and shred. CCD is hitting the slopes to talk about some of the best ski party movies of all time.

The road to Wrestlemania begins and CCD is joining forces with Breaking Kayfabe Radio to make our picks and to look back on Rumbles of he past.

A new year and new possibilities. CCD is kicking off 2016 by sitting down with one of our closes collaborators. Steve Resk, founder of SRG Universe joins us for an exclusive interview about his Super Show The Game product and Kickstarter campaign.

The moment we have been waiting for the last 32 years has finally arrived. CCD has had a little time to digest The Force Awakens and is ready to share their thoughts and feelings on the return to a galaxy far far away.

An impossible day is finally upon us. The sequel to Return of the Jedi is about to obliterate the earth and CCD is taking this last moment to pause and appreciate this unique moment in pop culture history.

Viktor Lundberg, a designer of the recent smash video game "Star Wars Battlefront" sits down with CCD to talk his behind the scenes experience working on his favorite movie property ever. Get some insight on the creation process of the mammoth game, and look towards the future of games and movies with CCD as Star Wars takes over the world.

The Force is Awakening and CCD getting in the mood! Our old friend Joe Milazzo is promoting his 'Star Wars Art Show' featuring 16 artists taking on all manner of character and creature from the timeless space opera. We chat about the show and the general 

Deep into The Cold War, this planet needed a hero...and a hero we got. CCD continues looking back at nearly 40 years of Rocky picking up with "Rocky IV" and taking us to the present and beyond! 

Mr. Robert Balboa Sr. is returning to the big screen this Thanksgiving. Maybe for the last time! CCD is looking back at this lean and mean franchise. In part 1 we give our thoughts on the upcoming "Creed" and dive deep on the first three entires, of "Rock

Hell's Kitchen is heating up again, this time at the hands Jessica Jones. Netflix's latest Marvel collaboration has hit, all at once, and CCD has binged it all, just for you, to let you know if this girl is worth your time.

Few careers, in any form of sport or entertainment, illicit the kind of awe and respect as The Undertaker's quarter of a century of destruction. CCD is getting in on celebration in anticipation of the 2015 Survivor Series and looking back and a bit more forward at the career of the Deadman.

When a series has a couple DOZEN films, a few are bound to miss the mark of excellence. But that's ok! Even the worst of James Bond can be worthwhile and CCD is making a case for some of the absolute most cringeworthy.

Fifty plus years years has gives a whole lot of James Bond at the movies. We take a look back at some of the absolute best of what Bond has served up. Gadgets, girls, songs, bad guys and more!

Bond is back and CCD is there. Spectre has arrived and we let you know if it is worth your time.

Who says we don't talk sports!!?? Roller Derby has a long and storied history steeped in pop culture and Americana. It has been back and bigger than ever before for the last decade or so and we sit down talk to a few members of one of the top teams in the country, the Gotham Girls. 

As a bonus to our big Evil Dead Retrospective, CCD is on location to check out a screening of Army of Darkness followed by the first episode of Ash vs Evil Dead. We talk to a few EVIL fans about their own pop culture pursuits and their history and expectations for the new. PLUS we have our first review of the premiere episode!

Ash vs Evil Dead is just around the corner and CCD is wrapping up their Evil Dead retrospective. Army of Darkness and the recent "requel" are the main topics, with Ask centric comics and video games filling out multi-part feature....on EVIL.

Ok screwheads,listen up! Evil Dead is back in a big way on our TV's this Halloween and CCD is looking back on the rest of the spooky franchise. In part 1 the original and 'Dead by Dawn' get the CCD spotlight.

CCD is live from their booth on the main floor of NY Comic-Con. We check in with a few of our featured artists about their Comic-Con experiences.

Comic-Con season in New York is here again, and CCD is kicking off NY Super Week! Once again we are on location at the historic St. Mark's Comics in the heart on NYC. We talk Super Week, Comic-Con and the general state of comics. We also sit down with a f

Documentary film is at perhaps an all time high in the film current landscape. With so many great ones to choose from, CCD thins the heard, picking some of their favorite.