Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #7: Weaponized Nostalgia

Succession Series Finale: Post Mortem

In the end, the number one boy of Succession was the guy who had been willing – since the inception of the series – to put himself in just the right position to secure his continued success. He didn’t seek out power for himself; rather, he placed himself just close enough to the power centers […]

Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast Episode #18: Movie Franchises and Cinematic Universes

Kieran Freemantle and Jean Henegan discuss Hollywood’s increased dependence on movie franchises and the art of making a cinematic universe.

Emmys 2018 Predictions: Who Should Win and Who Will Win

It’s that time of year again: the leaves are changing color, the slate of Fall network television shows are mere days from premiering, and the Emmy Awards are this Sunday on NBC. While I say this every year, awards don’t mean a show is necessarily good. But, when we look back on yesteryear, the list […]