In 1982, Mark Crispin Miller, a cultural critic known for his sharp analysis of advertising and media, published an extraordinarily perceptive and provocative analysis of a soap commercial that ...

For years, non-metal people have been accusing various metal bands of influencing their flock with hidden messages that could only be heard by playing the vinyl backwards. Overnight, this “backmasking ...

Disney movies may seem lighthearted and magical, but beneath the surface lie clever details and subtle messages most viewers never notice. From background visuals to double meanings in dialogue, these ...

When I was growing up, I relished the chance to show my friends that Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” had a hidden message. When played backward, you can hear Freddie Mercury say, “It’s fun to ...