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Piercing Pop Culture

Kim Pierce

We deep-dive, face-plant and usually fangirl over the media your algorithm likes to ignore.

tv & film film history

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13:36

Late Night Contemporary Corner: The Running Man (2025)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/11/11

On our newest installment of Late Night Contemporary Corner, Kim sits down to talk about Glen Powell and the upcoming remake of The Running Man. Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that your algorithm sometimes forgets… Letterboxd: @ kpierce624 Instagram: @ kpierce624

9:57

The Virginian Vault: S3E17 "Two Men Named Laredo"

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/11/10

Kim’s been spending 2025 watching the long-running western series The Virginian and talking about it on my website and on TikTok. This is the first Piercing Pop Culture pop culture minisode where I hope to talk bout the episodes as I watch! This week? We’re talking Fabian as a poetry reading cowboy. However, when people start dying around him, it seems like there might be more going on than meets the eye. Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that

4:38

From the Archive Minisode: Cat Women of the Moon (1953)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/11/07

Kim will hear no Cat Women of the Moon slander. Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that your algorithm sometimes forgets… Letterboxd: @ kpierce624 Instagram: @ kpierce624 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

12:17

Piercing Profiles: Mike Henry and His Time as Tarzan

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/11/05

Kim’s sitting down today to talk about a corner of the Tarzan universe that doesn’t get enough love. This is the time when Mike Henry stepped into the famous loincloth. She might have learned about Henry through Skyjacked, but his tenure as the “King of the Jungle” is proving fascinating. Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that your algorithm sometimes forgets…Letterboxd: @ kpierce624Instagram: @ kpierce624 This is a public episode. If you would

12:17

Piercing Profiles: Mike Henry and His Time as Tarzan

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/11/05

Kim’s sitting down today to talk about a corner of the Tarzan universe that doesn’t get enough love. This is the time when Mike Henry stepped into the famous loincloth. She might have learned about Henry through Skyjacked, but his tenure as the “King of the Jungle” is proving fascinating. Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that your algorithm sometimes forgets… Letterboxd: @ kpierce624 Instagram: @ kpierce624 This is a public episode. If

9:57

Vintage Video Vault: Frogs (1972)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/10/31

In today’s brand podcast new series, “Vintage Video Vault,” Kim dives into some of the quirkiest watches in the strangest corners of the streaming universe. Our first installment? Frogs (1972). Get ready. Stay tune for more podcast content coming soon! Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that your algorithm sometimes forgets… Letterboxd: @ kpierce624 Instagram: @ kpierce624

9:57

Vintage Video Vault: Frogs (1972)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/10/31

In today’s brand podcast new series, “Vintage Video Vault,” Kim dives into some of the quirkiest watches in the strangest corners of the streaming universe. Our first installment? Frogs (1972). Get ready.Stay tune for more podcast content coming soon! Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that your algorithm sometimes forgets…Letterboxd: @ kpierce624Instagram: @ kpierce624 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

2:59

From the Archive (Minisode!): The Glass House (1972)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/10/24

Kim sits down to talk about the surprisingly bleak 1972 TV movie, The Glass House. Check out more of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture where I revel the joy in the media that your algorithm sometimes forgets… Letterboxd: @ kpierce624Instagram: @ kpierce624 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

8:12

From the Archive: Interval (1973)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/10/17

In a trip into the Piercing Pop Culture Video Archive, m Laredo deep dive leads her to check out Interval from 1973.The Robert Wolders pull was just too strong. Check out the rest of my work over at Piercing Pop Culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

7:41

Some Thoughts: The Surfer (2025)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/06/13

I venture into the archive today to talk about one of the movies this year I’m convinced hasn’t gotten the love it deserves: The Surfer.Full review available at Geek Girl Authority. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

6:32

Reaction Time: Materialists (2025)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/06/11

Full review coming soon to Geek Girl Authority. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

37:34

Episode Four: Broadside, The Joy of Kathleen Nolan...

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/04/28

Welcome back! In a bit of a wide ranging episode this week, Kim sits down to talk about the 1964 sitcom Broadside, complete with a deep into the period media coverage of the series. Lead by Kathleen Nolan (who we don't deserve!) the military comedy is a deep cut delight. Stay tuned after the discussion for a discussion of Kim's cinematic confession about a certain Orson Welles film as well as a look at Zee and Co. as well as a bonus discussion about Neville Brand and Eaten Alive. Content warning

40:38

Episode Three: Ride the Wild Surf, AIP and Beach...

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/04/14

This week, Kim tries to tackle all things "beach movie" because summer will be here before we know it. She talks her background with the beach films, AIP and more about 1960s teen culture before taking a deep dive into the 1964 delight Ride the Wild Surf. Clips used this week: "Beach Party": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CReAdMjpXIU "I Think/You Think": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man5OPUUxtw Dick Dale "Surfin and A-Swingin'": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-GtC-pHUFo "Follow Your Leader":

41:06

Episode Two: Jay Ward, Fractured Flickers and Scream...

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/03/31

Kim takes a flying leap into a discussion of Jay Ward and the underseen TV gem Fractured Flickers. Later in the episode, Kim gushes about the 1974 TV movie Scream of the Wolf starring Peter Graves and Clint Walker. *Spoilers discussed for this 51-year-old TV movie!* Podcast is available where every you listen to podcasts! Come back every two weeks for a new episode. Clips Referenced: Johnny Carson and June Foray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S3hbc0dQ88&t=135s Bullwinkle on Fractured

45:37

Episode One: The 1960s TV Western and Kathleen Hite

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/03/17

In this first episode of Piercing Pop Culture, film critic Kimberly Pierce takes a wide-ranging look into the TV westerns of the 1950s and 1960s as well as the career of Gunsmoke writer Kathleen Hite. Later, she takes a few minutes to chat about Steven Soderbergh's new release Black Bag before bringing everything to a close with a look at nudie cutie Adam and Six Eves as part of the Kino Lorber Nudie Cutie box set.

5:30

Invaders From Mars (1953)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/31

Kim sits down to talk about Invaders From Mars. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

5:29

Lock Up Your Daughters (1969)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/27

When you stumble on a film called Lock Up Your Daughters that is also a period sex comedy… you check that out. Lord Foppington, ladies and gentlemen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

6:24

The Edge of Love (2008)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/27

Kim sits down to talk about The Edge of Love, starring perennial Kim favorite, Kiera Knightley. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

9:07

Woman’s World (1954)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/24

Kim takes a look at a deep cut (for her!) with 1954’s Woman’s World. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

7:20

Vampira and Me (2013)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/22

Kim sits down to talk about the documentary spotlighting legendary horror host, Vampira. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

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