Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #33: Warner Bros. Discovery

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 […]

Humans or Devils? Writers and stars of CBS drama “Evil” contemplate show

NEW YORK–Do humans create evil or is there a supernatural or unexplained force that may be at play when things go terribly wrong?  That is the driving question behind the new CBS drama Evil, and the creators and cast talked about their inspiration for the show and what drives their characters forward last weekend after […]

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 […]