When I first emailed Mike a few weeks ago following the announcement that Pop Critics would shut down, I titled the email as I’ve titled this post. I was very interested in seeing the site continue going. Although I’ve never been an active member of the community surrounding this site, I’ve always been a feed subscriber and have enjoyed reading the articles posted.
Today, I want to announce that Pop Critics has officially changed owners and will continue to produce quality content.
A little about me
My name is Justin Tadlock. I run an online business called Theme Hybrid, which produces just enough money to put the occasional crumb on the table but lets me keep doing the things I love.
I’m an avid lover of all things that deal with TV, movies, and books. Just to give you an idea of how much I love these things — I have over 300 movies on DVD, 100 TV series on DVD, and 400 books. Not the largest collection by a long shot, but I’d say it’s enough to warrant me the position of pop culture nerd.
My favorite movie of all time is Cruel Intentions. This was just one of those movies that resonated with me — it’s my coming-of-age film. Plus, can you name a single teenage boy that wasn’t in love with Sarah Michelle Gellar at that time? Hey, be glad I didn’t say Simply Irresistible.
Maybe that’s not enough reason to name it as my all-time favorite, so my others are Goodfellas and Cool Hand Luke. Really, any movie buff worth his or her salt doesn’t have a single favorite. We have lists of top 10s and top 100s split by genre.
You’ll learn more about my favorites in time.
Looking toward the future
It just so happened that I had to leave for vacation this week (still on vacation at the moment), so I’m a little late with this announcement post. I’ll be on top of things from now on though.
I have many plans in store for this site. The biggest is to start building an even larger community than we have now.
Over the coming weeks and months, you’ll start noticing these changes. The first should be a slightly different look for the site, which I hope to have up in the next week.
I’m also looking to bring on new writers. So, if you’re interested or know someone that might be interested, feel free to email me or leave a comment below.
Don’t worry; this call for new writers doesn’t mean a complete staffing change. I’m in talks with everyone that currently writes here about continuing the great work they’ve been doing.
I’ll keep you updated as I make other changes to the site.
I’m looking forward to joining the wonderful community that Mike, Jason, and all of you have built here.
Hello Justin:
Congratulations on your acquiring “POP CRITICS” I am glad to hear that the site will continue and look forward to the changes that you will be making.
Good Luck to you!
BillieO
“Have A Very Stargate Day!
Congrats and good luck, Justin! I guess the work begins… now.
I’ll be looking forward to the new Pop Critics!
Thank God I can get my Golshifteh Farahani news.
Congratz and best wishes in building on what was a terrific site!! Look forward to what will be…
Fantastic news! Have a nice vacation. Can’t wait to see what is in store for this web site in the future.
BillieO
Thank you. I’m looking forward to everything as well.
jina
Yep, the work begins. I’m just going to finish my last day of vacation and get started.
Jason
Thanks. Now I just have to live up to everything that y’all have been doing around here.
Dadofiandi
You know, I honestly didn’t know who Golshifteh Farahani was until your comment. So, I had to do a little digging — Wikipedia is fun. I suppose we all do learn a little something every day.
Cap’n Schwartz
Thanks for the wishes. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with the upcoming changes.
Raven Spinner
I’m just enjoying my final day of vacation now. I’ll definitely keep everyone updated as things unfold.
I’ve been a big fan of your themes for just over a year now and I’m glad to see a familiar face taking over here.
Congrats! Can’t wait to see the new design. I think there’s definitely a ton of potential for this site to release regular high quality content.
Woo, can’t wait to see the new look and help contribute from time to time. Thanks Jason for keeping the site alive
And by the way, I think that’s a different Jina
Frank C
Thanks. Though I love theme designing, I also have a few other hobbies I’m trying to branch out with, which is one of the reasons for wanting to be involved with this site.
creativeherb
Well, now that I’m back from vacation, I’ll have a little time to work on it. I have a few ideas I’m tinkering with, but I want to stay true to the site as much as possible.
Mike
I’m excited about the new look too; I just gotta figure out what direction I want to take it.
I definitely hope you can keep contributing as there’s always an account open for you to write all you want.