Popculturology • Special Edition
‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Wicked’ lead 2025 Oscar nominations
‘The Wild Robot’ got nominated for Best Picture, right? RIGHT?
Bill Kuchman
Pop culture fan. Was once paid to write about How I Met Your Mother. Now I write Popculturology. A Rochester, N.Y., native now living in the Washington, D.C., area. Won’t pass up a Genny Cream Ale.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Spring Sprinkles elevates the Reese’s Big Cup to an even higher level
The Reese’s Big Cup is already an unrivaled candy. Tossing a bunch of candy sprinkles into the mix was a genius move.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
It’s ‘One of Them Days’ for the weekend box office
Based on Sunday estimates, the Keke Palmer and Sza comedy narrowly beat out ‘Mufasa’ while ‘Wolf Man’ failed to scare up a big debut.
Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
Dave Chappelle mixes in a little bit of ‘SNL’ with a standup gig
The comedian delivered a historically long monologue, leaving little time for sketches.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Pump ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ into my veins
The latest ‘Star Wars’ series wrapped up its first — only? — season. PLUS: ‘Daredevil’ rises again with new trailer, the Oscars aren’t getting delayed, and Ms. Rachel heads to Netflix.
Snackology • Roundup
Reese’s Cups! M&Ms! Nerds Gummy Clusters! It’s a Valentine’s Day extravaganza!
Let’s celebrate the season of love with Red Velvet Reese’s Cups, Strawberries & Creme M&Ms and, um, whatever flavor these Nerd Gummy Clusters are.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
Gerard Butler’s ‘Den of Thieves’ sequel steals the top spot
Disney’s ‘Mufasa’ has yet to even match its predecessor’s opening weekend while ‘Sonic 3’ speeds to franchise records.
Popculturology
Is ‘the magic of the multiverse’ the key to a Black Panther recast?
It’s been more than four years since Chadwick Boseman’s death. Marvel may be ready to find a new T’Challa. PLUS: The ‘Reacher’ trailer finds an even bigger dude, ‘Bluey’ Lego sets are on the way, and what’s going on with Will Smith and ‘The Matrix’?
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Oreo Loaded gets Oreos in your Oreos
While The Most Oreo Oreo went to the big cookie jar in the sky, the latest Oreo flavor is a close replica.
Popculturology
‘Mufasa’ finally gets a weekend win over ‘Sonic 3’
With no major new releases to open the year, Disney’s ‘Lion King’ prequel barely squeaks past Sonic and his buddies.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Love or heartbreak? Red Velvet Reese’s Cups are here for Valentine’s Day
It might not be love at first sight for the latest seasonal variety of Reese’s Cup.
Popculturology
Will the new year be a good year for the MCU?
Marvel Studios will release three big movies in 2025. PLUS: ‘The Batman’ pushed back, ‘Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings a new trailer, and James Bond drama.