The Monthly November 2025
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Remember when a new ‘Star Wars’ trailer was magic?
Eleven years ago today, the first ‘The Force Awakens’ teaser reigniting excitement for the franchise. What happened?
Smartfood Caramel Chocolate popcorn brings two fantastic flavors together for the holidays
The bag says I ‘should give the gift of poppin’ good flavor,’ but I’d rather keep this for myself.
It’s time for Tim Robinson and Marc Maron to host ‘SNL’
One guy only got a single season on the show. The other never made it past the interview. Their recent success should give them another shot.
Pepsi Prebiotic Cola brings a true cola taste to a prebiotic soda
Unlike other prebiotic sodas that have been chasing the iconic cola flavor, Pepsi’s entry into the growing field nails the cola taste.
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The Monthly November 2025
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Snack on some holiday Smartfood while you reminisce about the ‘Force Awakens’ trailer and dream of Robinson and Maron hosting ‘SNL’
Your weekly rundown of everything from Popculturology, Deep SNL Thoughts and Snackology.
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Thanksgiving Oreos terrorize, Pepsi Prebiotic crushes, and why does the live-action ‘Moana’ remake exist?
Your weekly rundown of everything from Popculturology, Deep SNL Thoughts and Snackology.
Good trailer, bad trailer: ‘Project Hail Mary’ and the live-action ‘Moana’ remake
While I can’t wait to see ‘Project Hail Mary,’ the ‘Moana’ cash grab is as creatively bankrupt as we feared. PLUS: New trailers for ‘Avatar,’ ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ and ‘Hunger Games,’ and you need to watch ‘Death by Lightning.’
Taco Bell spices things up with the Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla and Fan Style Menu winners
The poblano pepper makes its Taco Bell debut alongside the limited release of the California Crunchwrap, Burrito Bliss and Cantina Craze.
Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mexican Style Hot Chocolate add a festive twist to a classic cereal
It’s hard to improve on a cereal as perfect as Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but these two seasonal flavors are delicious updates.
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Taco Bell spices things up with the Steak & Poblano Rolled Quesadilla and Fan Style Menu winners
The poblano pepper makes its Taco Bell debut alongside the limited release of the California Crunchwrap, Burrito Bliss and Cantina Craze.
Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mexican Style Hot Chocolate add a festive twist to a classic cereal
It’s hard to improve on a cereal as perfect as Cinnamon Toast Crunch, but these two seasonal flavors are delicious updates.
The Oreo Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie Tin is here to ruin your holidays
A Turkey & Stuffing Oreo cookie is an abomination to all that is holy and snacky.
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The Monthly November 2025
Three things to know. Two trailers to watch. One article to read. Here’s what you need to know for this month.
Good trailer, bad trailer: ‘Project Hail Mary’ and the live-action ‘Moana’ remake
While I can’t wait to see ‘Project Hail Mary,’ the ‘Moana’ cash grab is as creatively bankrupt as we feared. PLUS: New trailers for ‘Avatar,’ ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ and ‘Hunger Games,’ and you need to watch ‘Death by Lightning.’
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ conjures up the trilogy’s first box office victory
Despite landing the lowest debut for the franchise, the third film was able to outrun Glen Powell’s ‘The Running Man.’
‘Toy Story 5’ teaser pits Woody and Buzz against — gasp! — a tablet
Hey, you kids using the computer? PLUS: New trailers for ‘Monarch,’ ‘Mario’ and ‘Devil Wears Prada,’ The Rock declares game over for ‘Jumanji,’ and I finally saw ‘KPop Demon Hunters.’
Deep SNL Thoughts
Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande to host ‘SNL’
It’ll be the ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ star’s first time hosting, while Grande is no stranger to the show.
Glen Powell leads Slay Division; MacGruber, Ashley Padilla and ‘Update’ tackle the Epstein Files
Will Forte was back as MacGruber, while the ‘SNL’ breakout star kicked things off as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Melissa McCarthy to host ‘SNL’
The Five-Timers Club member will return as host for the first time since May 2017.
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5 more people who need to host ‘SNL’ again — and 3 more people who should never host again
It’s time for some favorites to return. And for some folks to make us miss them.
Let’s rank all 20 hosts of ‘SNL’ Season 50
Who do we want to see back next season? And who should never host again?
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.
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Snack on some holiday Smartfood while you reminisce about the ‘Force Awakens’ trailer and dream of Robinson and Maron hosting ‘SNL’
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Thanksgiving Oreos terrorize, Pepsi Prebiotic crushes, and why does the live-action ‘Moana’ remake exist?
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