It’s morphin’ time for Disney+
A ‘Power Rangers’ reboot is in the works. PLUS: ‘Ted Lasso’ rises from the dead, trailers for ‘Elio,’ ‘Ballerina’ and ‘Freakier Friday,’ and has ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ been saved?
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Ranking Reese’s Cups for the perfect Reese’s experience
I’ve teamed up with Gram’s Diner co-owner Kyle Burdick-Hayes to determine how to best get your fix of peanut butter and chocolate.
An unlucky St. Patrick’s Day weekend at the box office
‘Novocaine’ might not be able to feel pain, but none of this weekend’s releases were feeling good.
Honey, Taco Bell shrunk the Chrunchwrap (and added steak)
The Steak & Queso Crunchwrap Sliders are a huge hit. I’m gonna go order more right now.
Will Reese’s PB&J Big Cups make its other flavors jelly?
Can I stop making bad puns or will I jam another one into this headline?
The ‘Lilo & Stitch’ trailer has me begging Disney to stop making these live-action remakes
The magic is gone. PLUS: Trailers for ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ ‘Whalefall’ lands its star, and Jeff Bezos’ ‘James Bond’ order.
You know you want Nerds Gummy Clusters in your Easter basket
Are Kit Kat Bunnies the secret to taking your basket of candy to the next level? How about Rice Krispies Treats Peeps?
Two Robert Pattinsons. One box office crown for ‘Mickey 17.’
The Bong Joon-ho adaptation scored the best opening weekend of the director’s career.
Lady Gaga sings, dances and summons the angry gods of Friendly’s
The ‘SNL’ writers turned in some off-the-wall sketches this episode, making up for last week’s Shane Gillis dud.
It’s a belated celebration with Birthday Cake Golden Oreos
Oreo turned 113 years old this week, bringing an old favorite back for the party.
‘Mickey 17’ is a mean-spirited adaptation
If you’re a fan of the book, expect to be disappointed. PLUS: My thoughts on ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Andor,’ and why not just let Christopher Nolan take the reins of Amazon’s ‘James Bond’ reboot?
A note from Bill
Some thoughts on the launch of The Omnicosm
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ leads a quiet Oscars weekend
While the Oscars celebrated the movies of 2024, moviegoers skipped theaters the first weekend of March 2025.
Popculturology • Special Edition
‘Anora’ snags major Oscar wins for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress
The Sean Baker-directed film also took home Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing while Mikey Madison scored an upset victory over Demi Moore.
Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
With Shane Gillis hosting, ‘SNL’ saves the good stuff for Lady Gaga
Lorne Michaels is messing with us, right?
Popculturology • The Monthly
The Monthly February 2025
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
‘Andor’ Season 2 trailer premieres while rumors swirl around Lucasfilm boss
It was a big week in ‘Star Wars’ news. PLUS: Amazon’s ‘Bond’ move leaves Hollywood shaken and stirred, the ‘Barney’ film gets an update, and Zendaya joins ‘Shrek 5.’
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ meekly wins the weekend
After a soft opening, the fourth ‘Captain America’ movie is already showing signs of a sputtering MCU.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
I got brain freeze trying both Girl Scouts Thin Mints Frosty flavors for you
Wendy’s and the Girl Scouts are celebrating cookie season with TWO new versions of the Frosty.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
It’s the 300th edition of Popculturology!
Let’s kick off this milestone newsletter with James Bond news. PLUS: Our first look at Nolan’s ‘Odyssey,’ ‘The Last of Us’ gets a premiere date, and Ben Affleck is ready to crunch the numbers again.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Taco Bell and Milk Bar party like it’s your birthday
The Birthday Cake Churro is a collab you can celebrate.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Coke swears that Orange Cream Coke Zero is different from Orange Vanilla Coke Zero
If I had to choose between water and Coke Zero, I’m choosing Coke Zero. Does the new flavor live up to that high standard?
Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
‘Fifty years of the best times of our lives’: The ‘SNL’ family looks back for ‘SNL50’
Dozens of celebrities and multiple classic characters paid tribute to half a century of ‘SNL.’
Popculturology
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ hulks out for an $88.5M weekend
A debut this big would usually be good, but not for the MCU. Or the ‘Captain America’ movies.