Game of Thrones

Brain Slop

It turns out dire wolves were real. And a company now claims to have de-extincted them.

When it comes to bringing animals back from extinction, is close enough good enough?

• 

Bill Kuchman Apr 13, 2025

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

‘Larger and more toxic butterflies to come’: George R. R. Martin isn’t happy with ‘Dragon’ changes

The ‘Game of Thrones’ creator airs — and deletes — his grievances against ‘House of the Dragon.’ PLUS: ‘Snackology’ launches, and new trailers for ‘Wicked,’ ‘Sonic 3’ and ‘Nightbitch.'

• 

Bill Kuchman Sep 6, 2024

Popculturology • Friday Newsletter

I have no idea how old anyone in ‘House of the Dragon’ is supposed to be

Are the characters 50? 30? 20? Who knows. PLUS: ‘The Acolyte’ and Darth Teeth, a new ‘Penguin’ trailer, and how ‘Blade’ got snagged.

• 

Bill Kuchman Jun 21, 2024

Popculturology

'Andor'! 'Shadows'! 'Harley Quinn'! It's not a Top Ten list, but here are a bunch of my favorite TV shows and movies from 2022

I watched a lot of TV this year (and saw a few movies). Thankfully there was a lot of great stuff to watch. PLUS: My thoughts on 'Glass Onion' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.'

• 

Bill Kuchman Dec 29, 2022