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Pop culture, a reflection of society's values, interests, and aspirations, is constantly evolving. From the silver screen to the literary world and the small screen, new trends emerge, captivating audiences and shaping the cultural zeitgeist. Let's explore some of the dominant pop culture trends in movies, books, and TV today.
India, a country that pulsates with diversity, has been a melting pot of cultures, traditions, and influences for centuries. The canvas of Indian pop culture has witnessed a fascinating evolution, traversing through different eras and embracing a myriad of influences. From the classical rhythms of yesteryears to the pulsating beats of contemporary times, the journey of pop culture in India is a mesmerizing tale of adaptation, revolution, and fusion.
Times have changed. The success of a music video is based on a number of key components these days. A mixture of shock value, distinctiveness, and unexpectedness is required for a music video to go viral. It's far more difficult to surprise folks these days. It's quite an achievement to be able to surprise people when we're bombarded with vivid visuals all day. A large hit will also aid in the viralization of a video.
Is it just me, or do you feel like horror movies are always undervalued as well? Have you never wondered how can films fire your adrenal glands, send shivers down your spine, raise goosebumps, and quicken your breath; inspiring not only an intense physical reaction but also cerebral experiences?
Maybe the aversion some viewers may have to the horror genre is a fear of losing control- having to shy away in fright, embarrassing themselves. A lot of people simply don’t want to lose control, no matter what. The irony is, that horror, is a genre in which each filmmaker has to assert his or her utmost control over the material, and has to perfectly calibrate the storytelling so that we as the audience can lose it. The trick is – extreme control of the screenplay so that the audience can lose control.
What makes the 120 minutes of nail-biting anxiety combined with blood and gore inviting to some people? The answer lies in the brains of horror enthusiasts. Yes, studies have shown that people who enjoy scary movies are more sensitive to dopamine, or the reward hormone. It is the exact reason why some people engage in activities like skydiving and bungee jumping. Experiencing adrenaline-spiking scenarios without actual threat is a fix that many people enjoy, making horror movies so popular.
The last decade has seen tremendous developments in the field of entertainment. Music videos play a significant role in an artist’s general creative vision and output. YouTube, which is the largest music streaming service and the second biggest search engine after Google has made discovering new music videos easy. Without a doubt, it has become easier to make a video, upload it online, and get a wide range of audience. This does not mean that the music industry showers all music videos with equal acceptance.
Music
on the internet is extremely short-lived. It is consumed and forgotten about daily,
if not hourly. So an artist needs something bigger, better, and different from
everyone else to get noticed. Strong creative visuals give these music videos a
substantial competitive advantage over their peers. Perhaps this is why international
music has turned so many heads recently. With their traditional styles mixed
with mainstream music trends, non-English music videos, especially Spanish,
Korean, Japanese, and French musicians top the charts regularly. Here are the top ten international music videos
that had everyone humming the tunes.
Instead, here’s a list of my favorite Christmas (themed or smack-in-the-face) movies, in no particular order. Snuggle in with some hot cocoa, and binge away! If you share the nostalgia, or like the suggestions, do let me know in the comments section below. 
