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Piercing Pop Culture

Kimberly Pierce Film Critic for Geek Girl Authority. Historian, but most importantly a fan of all things classic film and television. nostalgiaqueen.substack.com

tv & film film history

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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":

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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4:47

With Six You Get Eggroll (1968)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/20

Kim sits down for some more Doris Day family goodness to talk about With Six You Get Eggroll. 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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4:31

Romance on the High Seas (1948)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/16

Kim has been deep-diving into some Doris Day goodness so far. What are your thoughts about Romance on the High Seas? 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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5:23

Movie Review: High Time (1960)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2025/01/14

Kim sits down to talk about the 1960 Bing Crosby collegiate comedy. Those are words we thought we’d never say. 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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5:43

Scoop (2024)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2024/04/07

Kim sits down to talk about Scoop, why this cast is incredible and what might be missing in the new Netflix drama. 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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8:56

Monkey Man (2024)

Piercing Pop Culture ·

2024/04/06

Kim and Lisa sit down and talk the Dev Patel directed new release, Monkey Man. 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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