Kimberly Pierce
@kpierce624.bsky.social
Cultural essayist with a passion for the media your algorithm isn’t showing you. Co-Chair @denverfilmcritics.bsky.social.
Podcasting @ Piercing Pop Culture
www.piercingcinema.com
Podcasting @ Piercing Pop Culture
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Kim jumped into a new series this weekend! Malice hit Amazon Prime with a fascinating cast including Jack Whitehall and David Duchovny.
Holy Star Persona, Batman!
Holy Star Persona, Batman!
Familiar Faces: Malice Episode One
Prime Video strikes again. I don’t envy TV creators relegated to that app, because it always seems to act in reverse. If people find their way to your show, then… maybe… they’ll give you a marketing budget. I was thrown for a loop when I saw the poster for Malice, a new series hitting the streamer November 14th. This is something I should know about.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Kim jumped into a new series this weekend! Malice hit Amazon Prime with a fascinating cast including Jack Whitehall and David Duchovny.
Holy Star Persona, Batman!
Holy Star Persona, Batman!
One of my biggest struggles in a film is when it’s feeling feeling long and slow. Something’s not quite working. Then through all this, my word you see the actors acting. You can see the effort and the theatrically beautiful humanity, but something just refuses to gel.
November 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
One of my biggest struggles in a film is when it’s feeling feeling long and slow. Something’s not quite working. Then through all this, my word you see the actors acting. You can see the effort and the theatrically beautiful humanity, but something just refuses to gel.
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Leslie Howard as scholarly love interest for Joan Blondell in “Stand In” — Screenland, Nov. 1937
November 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Leslie Howard as scholarly love interest for Joan Blondell in “Stand In” — Screenland, Nov. 1937
This week, we're returning to the Piercing Pop Culture Archive with a video discussion of the 1971 made for TV movie The Feminist and the Fuzz. Imagine the possibilities.
Previously on PPC: The Feminist and the Fuzz (1971)
Kim's been tackling her share of TV movie wackiness this year, and here's another entry into the Piercing Pop Culture Video Archive. This time, Kim's looking at the quirky Barbara Eden vehicle, The Feminist and the Fuzz.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This week, we're returning to the Piercing Pop Culture Archive with a video discussion of the 1971 made for TV movie The Feminist and the Fuzz. Imagine the possibilities.
Reposted by Kimberly Pierce
Whether it’s a tiny outlet or a major one, I think the entire space could pull back quite a bit on the hyperbolic pull quotes. Like how many “masterpieces” do we get a year now?
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Whether it’s a tiny outlet or a major one, I think the entire space could pull back quite a bit on the hyperbolic pull quotes. Like how many “masterpieces” do we get a year now?
In all the Frankenstein discourse, I’m seeing so many more mentions of Mary Shelley and even Mary Wollstonecraft than I’ve seen in a long flipping time.
I don’t know about you, but I think that’s been a really cool result I’m not sure I was expecting. Keep it up, friends.
I don’t know about you, but I think that’s been a really cool result I’m not sure I was expecting. Keep it up, friends.
a man wearing a hood and a mask looks at the camera
Alt: a man wearing a hood and a mask looks at the camera
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November 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
In all the Frankenstein discourse, I’m seeing so many more mentions of Mary Shelley and even Mary Wollstonecraft than I’ve seen in a long flipping time.
I don’t know about you, but I think that’s been a really cool result I’m not sure I was expecting. Keep it up, friends.
I don’t know about you, but I think that’s been a really cool result I’m not sure I was expecting. Keep it up, friends.
Reposted by Kimberly Pierce
Alright, film fans. We’ve been too quiet about Noirvember.
Let’s hear your favorites and your Noir essentials. Spread the word on your favorites.
Let’s hear your favorites and your Noir essentials. Spread the word on your favorites.
a black and white photo of a man wearing a hat and smiling .
Alt: a black and white photo of a man wearing a hat and smiling .
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November 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Alright, film fans. We’ve been too quiet about Noirvember.
Let’s hear your favorites and your Noir essentials. Spread the word on your favorites.
Let’s hear your favorites and your Noir essentials. Spread the word on your favorites.
For the morning crowd, I sat down to talk over my thoughts on the podcast after watching The Running Man remake/reboot this week.
This had my academic brain cranking… “Holy Risky Star Persona Experiment, Batman”.
This had my academic brain cranking… “Holy Risky Star Persona Experiment, Batman”.
Kim ventures back to Contemporary Corner for a late night discussion of The Running Man and this Glen Powell fangirl wasn't fully bought into this dystopian reboot.
Contemporary Corner: The Running Man (2025)
Piercing Pop Culture is breaking some rules today. Over on the podcast we're venturing back over to contemporary corner for a late night dive into The Running Man which is hitting theaters around the United States on November 14th. Stay tuned for more here on Piercing Pop Culture.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
For the morning crowd, I sat down to talk over my thoughts on the podcast after watching The Running Man remake/reboot this week.
This had my academic brain cranking… “Holy Risky Star Persona Experiment, Batman”.
This had my academic brain cranking… “Holy Risky Star Persona Experiment, Batman”.
Midnight Movie Vault: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)
How, oh how, does one write about Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death? Let's give it a whirl. So this is a film that's been sitting on my watch list for a long, long time. With a title like that, I don't think…
How, oh how, does one write about Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death? Let's give it a whirl. So this is a film that's been sitting on my watch list for a long, long time. With a title like that, I don't think…
Midnight Movie Vault: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)
How, oh how, does one write about Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death? Let's give it a whirl. So this is a film that's been sitting on my watch list for a long, long time. With a title like that, I don't think it's entirely a shock if I admit, I had some, let’s say, preconceived notions. A title like that makes promises.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Midnight Movie Vault: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death (1989)
How, oh how, does one write about Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death? Let's give it a whirl. So this is a film that's been sitting on my watch list for a long, long time. With a title like that, I don't think…
How, oh how, does one write about Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death? Let's give it a whirl. So this is a film that's been sitting on my watch list for a long, long time. With a title like that, I don't think…
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If you're having trouble sorting out the continuity of James Bond, that suggests to me that you do not understand the enduring appeal of James Bond. Continuity is not that franchise's strong suit. It's been soft rebooted repeatedly, and everyone understands. Dumb People Problems.
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you're having trouble sorting out the continuity of James Bond, that suggests to me that you do not understand the enduring appeal of James Bond. Continuity is not that franchise's strong suit. It's been soft rebooted repeatedly, and everyone understands. Dumb People Problems.
Kim ventures back to Contemporary Corner for a late night discussion of The Running Man and this Glen Powell fangirl wasn't fully bought into this dystopian reboot.
Contemporary Corner: The Running Man (2025)
Piercing Pop Culture is breaking some rules today. Over on the podcast we're venturing back over to contemporary corner for a late night dive into The Running Man which is hitting theaters around the United States on November 14th. Stay tuned for more here on Piercing Pop Culture.
piercingcinema.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Kim ventures back to Contemporary Corner for a late night discussion of The Running Man and this Glen Powell fangirl wasn't fully bought into this dystopian reboot.
Reposted by Kimberly Pierce
Today on Patreon: Grab your glitter paint and cue K$sha's "Blow" because we are discussing Tina Romero's debut feature, #QueensoftheDead (2025).
This gay bar vs zombies film has a great queer cast and a few fun performances, but unfortunately that's where it stops working for us.
This gay bar vs zombies film has a great queer cast and a few fun performances, but unfortunately that's where it stops working for us.
Queens of the Dead (2025) | Horror Queers
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November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today on Patreon: Grab your glitter paint and cue K$sha's "Blow" because we are discussing Tina Romero's debut feature, #QueensoftheDead (2025).
This gay bar vs zombies film has a great queer cast and a few fun performances, but unfortunately that's where it stops working for us.
This gay bar vs zombies film has a great queer cast and a few fun performances, but unfortunately that's where it stops working for us.
Charlie Cox in an apparent holiday rom-com?
I’m listening…
So help me, I’d something happens to the dog, I’m going to be livid.
I’m listening…
So help me, I’d something happens to the dog, I’m going to be livid.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Charlie Cox in an apparent holiday rom-com?
I’m listening…
So help me, I’d something happens to the dog, I’m going to be livid.
I’m listening…
So help me, I’d something happens to the dog, I’m going to be livid.
We’re uncomfortably late in the year and I’m playing catch-up! What are your 2025 releases that you want to make sure you watch before year end?
a cartoon duck is writing in a notebook with a pencil
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November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We’re uncomfortably late in the year and I’m playing catch-up! What are your 2025 releases that you want to make sure you watch before year end?
In this week's newest episode of Piercing Pop Culture, I'm restarting The Virginian Vault with a look at season three, episode 17: Two Men Named Laredo. Fabian guest stars this week.
The Virginian Vault: Two Men Named Laredo
On this week's Piercing Pop Culture, I'm bringing The Virginian Vault to podcast form to discuss episode 17 of season three. This week Fabian arrives in Medicine Bow as a cowboy who just might have multiple personalities. Then, we have Trampas (Doug McClure) returning to Shiloh after far, far, far too long away.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In this week's newest episode of Piercing Pop Culture, I'm restarting The Virginian Vault with a look at season three, episode 17: Two Men Named Laredo. Fabian guest stars this week.
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Joseph H. Lewis’ essential noir GUN CRAZY (1950) is on MOVIES! TV Network tonight at 10:30pm ET (and 3 other times this month).
Don’t sleep on MOVIES. It’s got lots of noir and it's available free, over the air in 85% of the US (and also on live TV streamers like Frndly TV).
#FilmSky #Noirvember
Don’t sleep on MOVIES. It’s got lots of noir and it's available free, over the air in 85% of the US (and also on live TV streamers like Frndly TV).
#FilmSky #Noirvember
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Joseph H. Lewis’ essential noir GUN CRAZY (1950) is on MOVIES! TV Network tonight at 10:30pm ET (and 3 other times this month).
Don’t sleep on MOVIES. It’s got lots of noir and it's available free, over the air in 85% of the US (and also on live TV streamers like Frndly TV).
#FilmSky #Noirvember
Don’t sleep on MOVIES. It’s got lots of noir and it's available free, over the air in 85% of the US (and also on live TV streamers like Frndly TV).
#FilmSky #Noirvember
I wrote about my experience with Frankenstein tonight. Kids, I learned one thing. I haven’t been giving Jacob Elordi enough credit apparently.
I haven’t read Shelley in far, far, far too long, but I enjoyed myself immensely with this one.
I haven’t read Shelley in far, far, far too long, but I enjoyed myself immensely with this one.
Frankenstein (2025)
Remember 2017’s hotly anticipated “Dark Universe” horror franchise? Yeah, not many do. Nothing really came of it… and rightly so. But lately, I’ve decided something. U…
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November 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM
I wrote about my experience with Frankenstein tonight. Kids, I learned one thing. I haven’t been giving Jacob Elordi enough credit apparently.
I haven’t read Shelley in far, far, far too long, but I enjoyed myself immensely with this one.
I haven’t read Shelley in far, far, far too long, but I enjoyed myself immensely with this one.
Friends, as of tomorrow, GGA is no more. This site has given me a home and amazing opportunities for my whole writing life.
Please follow this amazing team as they move on to new places. This is a great group.
As for me? For now, all my contemporary reviews will be on Piercing Pop Culture.
Please follow this amazing team as they move on to new places. This is a great group.
As for me? For now, all my contemporary reviews will be on Piercing Pop Culture.
Big news, friends -- I've sold Geek Girl Authority.
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Friends, as of tomorrow, GGA is no more. This site has given me a home and amazing opportunities for my whole writing life.
Please follow this amazing team as they move on to new places. This is a great group.
As for me? For now, all my contemporary reviews will be on Piercing Pop Culture.
Please follow this amazing team as they move on to new places. This is a great group.
As for me? For now, all my contemporary reviews will be on Piercing Pop Culture.
Today over on Piercing Pop Culture I talk a bit about Mike Henry and his time as Tarzan. I’ve currently seen 2 of the 3 and am questing to find his final one. These are are quirky in a way that only Tarzan in the 60s could be.
I even find a way to mention Skyjacked! Because… of course I did.
I even find a way to mention Skyjacked! Because… of course I did.
Piercing Profiles: Mike Henry and His Time as Tarzan
Podcast Episode · Piercing Pop Culture · 11/05/2025 · 12m
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November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today over on Piercing Pop Culture I talk a bit about Mike Henry and his time as Tarzan. I’ve currently seen 2 of the 3 and am questing to find his final one. These are are quirky in a way that only Tarzan in the 60s could be.
I even find a way to mention Skyjacked! Because… of course I did.
I even find a way to mention Skyjacked! Because… of course I did.
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Diane Ladd (age 22) in a 1957 episode of the syndicated cop series DECOY.
Her first major TV role is on Tubi, and it's very much worth watching. An unforgettable 65-year career started here:
tubitv.com/tv-shows/477... #FilmSky #DianeLadd
Her first major TV role is on Tubi, and it's very much worth watching. An unforgettable 65-year career started here:
tubitv.com/tv-shows/477... #FilmSky #DianeLadd
November 4, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Diane Ladd (age 22) in a 1957 episode of the syndicated cop series DECOY.
Her first major TV role is on Tubi, and it's very much worth watching. An unforgettable 65-year career started here:
tubitv.com/tv-shows/477... #FilmSky #DianeLadd
Her first major TV role is on Tubi, and it's very much worth watching. An unforgettable 65-year career started here:
tubitv.com/tv-shows/477... #FilmSky #DianeLadd
November 4, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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MANILA — An important piece of Filipino history missing for almost 90 years and thought to be lost forever was just found in Belgium. “Diwata ng Karagatan” is now the oldest surviving Filipino film! 🎞️🎞️
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November 4, 2025 at 2:37 AM
MANILA — An important piece of Filipino history missing for almost 90 years and thought to be lost forever was just found in Belgium. “Diwata ng Karagatan” is now the oldest surviving Filipino film! 🎞️🎞️
www.abs-cbn.com/entertainmen...
www.abs-cbn.com/entertainmen...
Re-upping for the night time crowd. I talked a bit about Frogs (1972) on a mini episode of Piercing Pop Culture.
Animals causing trouble in the 1970s is one of my favorite sub-genres.
What are you essential watches in this wide swath of delightfully colorful films?
Animals causing trouble in the 1970s is one of my favorite sub-genres.
What are you essential watches in this wide swath of delightfully colorful films?
I sat down to watch Frogs (1972) this week and to make a bad pun, my opinion was hopping all over the place. I had pre-conceived notions and I was hoping, I think, for more than I got.
Though, a pre-mustache Sam Elliott was certainly mind-blowing. I figured he had to be born with it.
Though, a pre-mustache Sam Elliott was certainly mind-blowing. I figured he had to be born with it.
Vintage Video Vault: Frogs (1972)
Podcast Episode · Piercing Pop Culture · 10/31/2025 · 10m
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November 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Re-upping for the night time crowd. I talked a bit about Frogs (1972) on a mini episode of Piercing Pop Culture.
Animals causing trouble in the 1970s is one of my favorite sub-genres.
What are you essential watches in this wide swath of delightfully colorful films?
Animals causing trouble in the 1970s is one of my favorite sub-genres.
What are you essential watches in this wide swath of delightfully colorful films?