Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
Timothée Chalamet (and ‘Hamilton’?) return to ‘SNL’
We knew the ‘Complete Unknown’ star was hosting for the third time. But who would’ve guessed Lin-Manuel Miranda would show up too?
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Popculturology • The Monthly
The Monthly January 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
‘Ocean’s Fourteen’ assembles for a ‘John Wick’ director
Will David Leitch say ‘stunt it!’ for the sequel? PLUS: Ryan Gosling in talks to join ‘Star Wars,’ Robert Eggers plots ‘Werwulf’ and ‘Labyrinth,’ and Robert Pattinson is expendable in ‘Mickey 17’ trailer.
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‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘Wicked’ lead 2025 Oscar nominations
‘The Wild Robot’ got nominated for Best Picture, right? RIGHT?
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
It’s ‘One of Them Days’ for the weekend box office
Based on Sunday estimates, the Keke Palmer and Sza comedy narrowly beat out ‘Mufasa’ while ‘Wolf Man’ failed to scare up a big debut.
Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts
Dave Chappelle mixes in a little bit of ‘SNL’ with a standup gig
The comedian delivered a historically long monologue, leaving little time for sketches.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Pump ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ into my veins
The latest ‘Star Wars’ series wrapped up its first — only? — season. PLUS: ‘Daredevil’ rises again with new trailer, the Oscars aren’t getting delayed, and Ms. Rachel heads to Netflix.
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Gerard Butler’s ‘Den of Thieves’ sequel steals the top spot
Disney’s ‘Mufasa’ has yet to even match its predecessor’s opening weekend while ‘Sonic 3’ speeds to franchise records.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Is ‘the magic of the multiverse’ the key to a Black Panther recast?
It’s been more than four years since Chadwick Boseman’s death. Marvel may be ready to find a new T’Challa. PLUS: The ‘Reacher’ trailer finds an even bigger dude, ‘Bluey’ Lego sets are on the way, and what’s going on with Will Smith and ‘The Matrix’?
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‘Mufasa’ finally gets a weekend win over ‘Sonic 3’
With no major new releases to open the year, Disney’s ‘Lion King’ prequel barely squeaks past Sonic and his buddies.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Will the new year be a good year for the MCU?
Marvel Studios will release three big movies in 2025. PLUS: ‘The Batman’ pushed back, ‘Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ swings a new trailer, and James Bond drama.
Popculturology • The Box Office Report
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ and ‘Mufasa’ split the Christmas box office haul
The third ‘Sonic’ movie won the traditional three-day frame while the live-action ‘Lion King’ prequel captured the five-day long weekend.