You know you want Nerds Gummy Clusters in your Easter basket
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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
‘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.
‘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.
With Shane Gillis hosting, ‘SNL’ saves the good stuff for Lady Gaga
Lorne Michaels is messing with us, right?
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.
‘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.’
‘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
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 • The Box Office Report
‘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.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
Gonna eat this bag of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Kisses all at once
The iconic breakfast cereal teamed up with a classic candy for its latest collab.
Popculturology
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a disappointing, disjointed MCU entry
Anthony Mackie deserved better. PLUS: Lots of Lorne Michaels chatter, a trailer for the live-action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ remake, and the Oscar campaign for Tim Robinson in ‘Friendship’ begins now.
Snackology • Thoughts for Food
No, the Post Malone Oreos don’t have real chunks of Post Malone
If that’s what you were expecting, you’re gonna be disappointed. You also have questionable tastes in cookies …
Snackology • Classics
It’s your lucky day. The Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry are back.
McDonald’s gets in the St. Patrick’s spirit with the minty duo.
Popculturology
‘Dog Man’ fetches a second box office win
It was a quiet weekend in theaters, with the animated film being the only movie to top $10M.
Popculturology
The Avengers aren’t coming, but a new ‘Thunderbolts*’ trailer premieres during the Super Bowl
The Eagles crushed the Chiefs. Kendrick Lamar buried Drake. And Marvel’s upcoming film leads a batch of teasers.