PopaHALLics #70 "With Friends Like These ..."
Steve flies solo in this abbreviated episode, talking about some notable pop culture offerings while they're still fresh in his mind.
Books
- "My Friend Dahmer," by Derf Backderf. In this acclaimed graphic novel, a high school friend recalls growing up with a lonely goofball, Jeffrey Dahmer, before he became a notorious serial killer.
- "Twilight of the Gods: A Journey to the End of Classic Rock," by Steven Hyden. A Gen X music critic wrestles with what happens to classic rock when all its creators die off in this affectionate, perceptive, often irreverent look at the genre.
Streaming
- "Wolf Like Me," Peacock. The fascinating, attractive redhead that Gary (Josh Gad) has just met unfortunately has some baggage in her life. Namely, Mary (Isla Fisher) turns into a werewolf. An enjoyable relationship drama with supernatural overtones.