Casey Mendoza
Casey Mendoza
Entertainment Correspondent
Casey Mendoza sees pop culture through the lens of social issues, politics, history and technology. From the growing dominance of streaming, the democratized influence of online fandoms and the nuanced discussions about equity and inclusion in Hollywood, she's covered all things related to the ever-evolving entertainment industry. She feels most home at any comic-con around the country, or in her own living room, watching a romantic comedy with her husband and two cats.
Recent Work
The entertainment industry is pushing to protect itself from AI
New recommended age for breast cancer screenings
Today's crime dramas are mixing high stakes with relatability
Consumers are buying things 'for the culture' now, says expert
We have more TV and films than ever before, but can fans keep up?
In Real Life: Next Gen Stunts
From 'The Proud Family' to 'The Good Doctor:' how TV discusses autism
How the sound of 'John Wick' was crafted without real guns
Inside the stadium: Taylor Swift kicks off 'Eras' tour
Emotional, historic wins mark 95th Academy Awards
How the 'Scream' franchise has continued to influence horror films
What makes a movie's production design worthy of an Academy Award?
Why isn’t there an Oscar category for stunts?
The legacy of Black family sitcoms
What makes a film score worthy of an Academy Award?
What makes a film worthy of the Academy Award for best editing?
Why Young Thug's popularity is making his court case so complex
A cartoonist and historian speaks to the power of Black comic books
Breakup songs could actually help you get through heartbreak
Netflix password-sharing changes could push other platforms to follow
What does it mean to buy the rights to a life story?
2023 Academy Award nominations are full of record-breakers, milestones
Why do we put so much worth in diamonds?
'The Last of Us' success is big for future of video game adaptations
'Velma' continues Scooby-Doo franchise by diving into gang's past
Online creative community shares why it's difficult to leave Twitter
What's Ahead For Ticketmaster, Live Music After Taylor Swift Tour Mess
'National Treasure' Returns, This Time To The Small Screen
2022 Year In Review: Pop Culture's Biggest Moments
