Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #33: Warner Bros. Discovery

Escape to LA: Oprah’s Interview with Meghan & Harry Highlights a Royal Mess

She is portrayed as a woman locked in a house, unable to make her own decisions, travel freely, or calm the fire from the tabloids outside. And often, she has no one (save fans) to protect her. I typed that opening a few weeks ago after watching The New York Times Presents Framing Britney Spears.  […]

Unveiling Dickinson’s Secrets: Writers and stars of Apple’s “Dickinson” discuss challenges of bringing Emily to a new generation

NEW YORK– Rebelliousness, sexuality, and Wiz Khalifa guest-starring as Death riding around a carriage that only Emily sees. Yes, you heard me: rapper Wiz Khalifa as Death. (And the inside scoop: he brought his mom with him to the set to film his scenes!) This isn’t your AP English teacher’s Dickinson. AppleTV+ helped launch Dickinson […]

License to Be Killed: James Bond at Amazon

The James Bond franchise has experienced a seismic change with the announcement that Barbara Broccoli has given up creative control to Amazon. The franchise has gone from being a personal legacy for the Broccolis to being a part of a corporate entity. The news has been received badly by Bond fans, including myself. There are […]