PopMatters is an international magazine of cultural criticism and analysis. Our scope is broadly cast on all things pop culture and we are the largest site bridging academia and popular writing in the world. We provide intelligent reviews, engaging interviews, and in-depth essays on most cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, films, books, video games, sports, theatre, the visual arts, travel, and the Internet. Since 1999, PopMatters has been providing smart readers with a refuge from the usual hype and gossip.