Mike Pearson

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Mike Pearson is the Cultural Currents columnist for the Rocky. He began his career at age 16 working for the Bloomington (Ind.) Herald-Times. He also worked as arts editor for the El Paso (Texas) Herald-Post before joining the Rocky as a feature writer in 1988. He also writes a syndicated video review column for Scripps Howard News Service and a Sunday arts column for the Rocky. He is a recipient of a 1993 Michigan Journalism Fellowship. Visit his Pop Culture blog here.

Recent stories

PEARSON: No two days ever the same in 21 years

February 27, 2009

They say losing your job is like losing a child or a parent. I say it's more like losing a dream. No matter how hard you try to hold on, it's gone.

Sahara marathon a test for runners, viewers

February 23, 2009

Want a definition of crazy? Try this: Three men decide to test their marathon running skills by traversing the Sahara Desert in 80 days.

PEARSON: Jackman a plus, but show also had its minuses

February 22, 2009

It was a "Slumdog" night at the Academy Awards, as the film about a love-struck boy from Mumbai walked off with eight awards, including best picture and director.

Do you know Oscar?

February 20, 2009

Another year, another round of additions to the Oscar record book. But how well do you know Oscar history? Find out by taking our quiz.

Stirring the Oscar plot

February 20, 2009

An impoverished Indian boy looking to win a game show. A baby born old who ages into his youth. Scandal at a Catholic grade school. The assassination of a gay activist. A disgraced president confronted by a journalist.

A few Oscar contenders on DVD

February 16, 2009

Ten nominees for Oscars, which will be presented Sunday, are already out on DVD.

PEARSON: A close-up look at history

February 15, 2009

HBO's documentary, The Witness: From the Balcony of Room 306, recounts the memories of Rev. Samuel "Billy" Kyles, one of the last men to visit with the Rev. Martin Luther King King before he was assassinated.

OBITUARY: Gary A. Silvestri operated tavern after injury ended career in athletics

February 12, 2009

Gary A. Silvestri packed many passions into his 53 years, including sports, food and family.

Building character weekly

February 11, 2009

The new Fox action series Dollhouse follows a group of young people who are imprinted with new personalities each week to solve particular crises.

'Nature' explores truths about cats and dogs ... and their people

February 11, 2009

Why We Love Cats and Dogs explores the connection between pets and owners.