Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
The Marvel reset
Downey is back. The Russo brothers are back. PLUS: ‘SNL’ goes for the cameo with Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris, and Kimmel and Mulaney pass on the Oscars.
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.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ unite for a record-breaking $205M weekend
The characters’ jump to the MCU was the 8th biggest weekend — and the biggest debut for an R-rated movie ever.
Popculturology • Special Edition
‘New mask, same task’: Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom
The MCU turns to its biggest star and its blockbuster directors for future ‘Avengers’ movies.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
No, ‘SNL’ doesn’t need Maya Rudolph to play Kamala Harris
Everyone knows ‘SNL’ has an actual cast, right? PLUS: Trailers for ‘Joker’ and ‘Transformers,’ ‘Wild Robot’s wild vision, and super quick ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ thoughts.
Popculturology
‘Twisters’ whips up a perfect box office storm
The sequel blew away expectations with an $80.5M opening weekend as ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Give ‘The Acolyte’ a second season, you cowards
The ‘Star Wars’ series was brave enough to go were the franchise has rarely gone. PLUS: The MCU bring back the Russo Brothers, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ gets a new trailer, and ‘The Bear’ is a historic comedy?
Popculturology
Inevitable: Marvel Studios turns to the Russo Brothers for next two ‘Avengers’ films
The ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’ directors return to put the finishing touches on the Multiverse Saga.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
Animation domination continues as ‘Despicable Me 4’ repeats at No. 1
Animated films have held the No. 1 spot for five weekends in a row.
Popculturology
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ rides off into the sunset
After ‘Chapter 1’ of Costner’s pricey saga flopped, its sequel has been yanked. PLUS: ‘Gladitor’ returns with sequel’s first trailer, and my weekly ‘Acolyte’ thoughts.
Popculturology
‘Despicable Me 4’ adds a $75M weekend to its $122.6M holiday haul
‘Despicable Me, ‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘A Quite Place: Day One’ each grossed at least $20M over the three-day weekend.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Is ‘Dune Messiah’ happening sooner than we thought?
Despite saying he wanted a break, Villeneuve may soon return to Arrakis. PLUS: My latest ‘Acolyte’ thoughts, and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ tracking for a big opening.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Inside Out 2’ has one billion reasons to feel good
The Pixar sequel joins an elite club as it paces the $1B mark while keeping the ‘Quiet Place’ prequel at bay.