Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
Ariana Grande keeps it low key — but can’t keep from calling out Bowen Yang’s ‘toad chode’
Grande is an excellent host. It’s a shame ‘SNL’ let its celebrity cameos infect the episode.
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Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Hear us out: Shane Gillis and ‘Sushi Glory Hole’ have me talking about ‘SNL’ again
We dodged a bullet on one of these, ‘SNL’ fans. PLUS: Mulaney gets a Netflix show, ‘Lanterns’ locks down its leads, and what caused the ‘Joker’ fiasco?
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
The Chicken Big Mac changed my entire Big Mac worldview
I’ve shunned the Big Mac since childhood. The Chicken Big Mac has opened my eyes to the magic of the classic McDonald’s sandwich.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Is Wendy’s and SpongeBob’s Krabby Patty Kollab F.U.N.?
After years of watching Plankton fail to steal the Krusty Krab’s secret formula, Wendy’s gives it a try.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
The killing nope: ‘Joker’ sequel bombs at the box office
Moviegoers say adieu to ‘Folie à Deux,’ causing the sequel to lag behind predecessor’s $96.2M debut.
Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
Washington dreams again as Nate Bargatze hosts ‘SNL’
The comedian rescued the episode after its political cold open fell flat.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Stupid sexy Sauron
‘The Rings of Power’ Season 2 wrapped up with its best episode. PLUS: A trailer for final ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ season, they’re making a ‘live-action’ ‘Rugrats’ movie, and Bane and Deathstroke team up?
Popculturology
‘The Wild Robot’ exceeds its programming to rally for a $35M debut
Projects had dropped for the animated film’s opening weekend, but strong word-of-mouth and reviews propelled the masterpiece to No. 1.
Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
The celebrity cameos strike back: ‘SNL’ kicks off Season 50 on a low note
With the focus on how many cameos the show could stuff in the cold open, host Jean Smart was left with little to work with.
Popculturology • The Monthly
The Monthly September 2024
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
‘The Wild Robot’ is an emotionally devastating masterpiece
I love this film. PLUS: All the movie trailers! ‘Thunderbolts*’! ‘Sinners’! ‘The Last of Us’! ‘Ballerina’! ‘Gladiator II’! ‘Red One’!
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
I try to crack the mystery of Mountain Dew VooDew Zero Sugar
The sixth edition of Mountain Dew’s Halloween soda holds a sweet secret ...