Since "entertainment content and popular media" is a broad field—covering everything from blockbuster films and television to podcasts and graphic novels —I’ve created a piece that explores the current shift in how we consume stories.

In short, pop culture today is a blend of the massive and the minute—the $200 million movie and the 60-second viral video—both competing for the same thing: our attention. MomXXX.22.10.20.Brittany.Bardot.XXX.480p.MP4-XXX

The media and entertainment industry used to rely on mass appeal. Now, thanks to streaming, "popular" doesn't have to mean "universal." A hyper-specific documentary or a niche sci-fi series can find a global audience of millions overnight. We are no longer limited by what a local theater or cable provider decides to show us. Since "entertainment content and popular media" is a

Despite the shift to mobile, the desire for "the big event" remains. Amusement parks, festivals, and trade shows still thrive because they offer something digital can’t: a physical, shared experience. We might watch a movie alone on a plane, but we go to a music festival to feel part of something larger. Now, thanks to streaming, "popular" doesn't have to