Popculturology • The Box Office Report
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.
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Snackology • Thoughts for Food
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.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
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?
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
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.
Snackology • Roundup
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?
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
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.
Deep SNL Thoughts
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.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
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.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
‘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?
From the Editor
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.