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‘We’re doing the show again, Frog’: At long last, the ‘Muppet Show’ is back
At long last, the ‘Muppet Show’ is back | Popculturology
The secret to doing ‘The Muppet Show’ turns out to be just doing ‘The Muppet Show.’ PLUS: Disney picks a guy not named ‘Bob’ to be its next CEO, and trailers for ‘Devil Wears Prada,’ ‘Monarch’ and…
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February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
‘We’re doing the show again, Frog’: At long last, the ‘Muppet Show’ is back
Colin Jost shines in cut-for-time ‘SNL’ sketch ‘Epstein-Barr’
Colin Jost shines in cut-for-time ‘SNL’ sketch ‘Epstein-Barr’ | The Cold Open
The ‘Weekend Update’ anchor almost made a rare appearance in a non-cold open sketch.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Colin Jost shines in cut-for-time ‘SNL’ sketch ‘Epstein-Barr’
Deep SNL Thoughts is now The Cold Open
Deep SNL Thoughts newsletter is now The Cold Open | The Omnicosm
New name. Same extensive ‘SNL’ coverage.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Deep SNL Thoughts is now The Cold Open
‘Send Help’ outwits, outplays, outlasts its competitors
The Box Office Report: ‘Send Help’ outwits, outplays, outlasts its competitors | Popculturology
The Sam Raimi-directed film led a pack of new releases while ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ dropped out of the top five at record pace.
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February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
‘Send Help’ outwits, outplays, outlasts its competitors
Alexander Skarsgård and Stellan Skarsgård make ‘SNL’ a family affair
Episode Review: Alexander Skarsgård and Stellan Skarsgård make ‘SNL’ a family affair | Deep SNL Thoughts
As the ‘Murderbot’ star was joined by his dad for the show’s 1,000th episode, Ashley Padilla and Andrew Dismukes reunited on ‘Weekend Update.’
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February 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Alexander Skarsgård and Stellan Skarsgård make ‘SNL’ a family affair
Stephen Colbert reveals date of final ‘Late Show’ episode
Newsletter: Stephen Colbert reveals date of final ‘Late Show’ episode | Popculturology
The late-night host joined Seth Meyers to reflect on the impending end of the longtime CBS franchise. PLUS: Trailers for ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ a new look at…
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Stephen Colbert reveals date of final ‘Late Show’ episode
Alexander Skarsgård puts ‘SNL’ (and the show’s shorter cast members) on his shoulders
Host Promo: Alexander Skarsgård puts ‘SNL’ (and the show’s shorter cast members) on his shoulders | Deep SNL Thoughts
The freshman cast loves the reach that the ‘Murderbot’ star brings to the show. But they aren’t interested in Ben Marshall’s equally tall help.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Alexander Skarsgård puts ‘SNL’ (and the show’s shorter cast members) on his shoulders
Chris Pratt shows ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ no ‘Mercy’ www.theomnicosm.com/chris-pratt-...
The Box Office Report: Chris Pratt shows ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ no ‘Mercy’ | Popculturology
I could’ve written a much better headline about this movie if it had starred John Stamos instead.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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‘SNL’ bounces back thanks to Teyana Taylor and Ashley Padilla
Episode Review: ‘SNL’ bounces back thanks to Teyana Taylor and Ashley Padilla | Deep SNL Thoughts
It wasn’t an easy night for a new episode of ‘SNL,’ but the ‘One Battle After Another’ star did her best to infuse this episode with energy.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
‘SNL’ bounces back thanks to Teyana Taylor and Ashley Padilla
There’s too much f*cking sh*t on Joel Kinnaman
Popculturology Newsletter: There’s too much f*cking sh*t on Joel Kinnaman
‘For All Mankind’ gets a Season 5 premiere date and an even older looking Ed Baldwin. PLUS: Oscar nominations announced, ‘Maul’ lords over a new trailer, and Seth Meyers and Molly Baz face off in a…
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January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
There’s too much f*cking sh*t on Joel Kinnaman
‘Sinners’ breaks record for most Oscar nominations with 16
Popculturology Special Edition: ‘Sinners’ breaks record for most Oscar nominations with 16
Ryan Coogler’s film leads fellow nominees ‘One Battle After Another,’ ‘Marty Supreme’ and ‘Hamnet’ while ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ somehow scored a nomination for Costume Styling?
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January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
‘Sinners’ breaks record for most Oscar nominations with 16
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has the antidote for ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’
Popculturology Box Office Report: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has the antidote for ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’
The ’28 Years Later’ sequel was expected to dethrone James Cameron’s latest sequel, but a soft opening allowed ‘Fire and Ash’ to remain at No. 1.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has the antidote for ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’
‘SNL’ kicks off 2026 with a forgettable Finn Wolfhard episode
Deep SNL Thoughts Episode Review: ‘SNL’ kicks off 2026 with a forgettable Finn Wolfhard episode
The host reunited with a few ‘Stranger Things’ buddies, but even a cameo from Sabrina Carpenter couldn’t give this episode a spark.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
‘SNL’ kicks off 2026 with a forgettable Finn Wolfhard episode
The ‘Stranger Things’ and ChatGPT mess gets messier
Popculturology Friday Newsletter: The ‘Stranger Things’ and ChatGPT mess gets messier
A interview with the creator of the finale season documentary didn’t help things. PLUS: Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm, ‘Monarch’ introduces a new titan, and the Russo brothers want us to…
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January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The ‘Stranger Things’ and ChatGPT mess gets messier
Has Vecna returned for Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ promo?
Deep SNL Thoughts Host Promo: Has Vecna returned for Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ promo?
The ‘Stranger Things’ star makes his hosting debut this weekend.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Has Vecna returned for Finn Wolfhard’s ‘SNL’ promo?
Another weekend, another win for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
The Box Office Report: Another weekend, another win for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
But the third film in James Cameron’s franchise doesn’t seem to have the box office power of its two predecessors.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Another weekend, another win for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
The 10 best ‘SNL’ sketches of Season 51. (So far.)
The 10 best ‘SNL’ sketches of Season 51. (So far.)
While we wait for the show to return in 2026, here are the top moments from the first nine episodes.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The 10 best ‘SNL’ sketches of Season 51. (So far.)
A new Jedi Master for ‘Star Wars’?
A new Jedi Master for ‘Star Wars’?
It sounds like Kathleen Kennedy is stepping away from Lucasfilm. (For real.) And Dave Filoni will replace her. PLUS: The X-Men face ‘Doomsday,’ ‘The Muppet Show’ gets a teaser, and Sydney Sweeney’s…
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A new Jedi Master for ‘Star Wars’?
Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård to host ‘SNL’
Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård to host ‘SNL’
The ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Murderbot’ stars will make their hosting debuts.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Teyana Taylor and Alexander Skarsgård to host ‘SNL’
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ passes $1B — but falls behind franchise’s historic pace
The Box Office Report: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ passes $1B — but falls behind franchise’s historic pace
Sure, $300M over three weekends is cool, but you know what’s cooler? $350M or even $425M.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ passes $1B — but falls behind franchise’s historic pace
Can ‘Stranger Things’ graduate?
Can ‘Stranger Things’ graduate?
The Netflix series’ finale did its best to stick the landing. PLUS: The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teasers (slowly) get officially released, James Gunn casts Brainiac, and Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’…
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January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Can ‘Stranger Things’ graduate?
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ burns up the Christmas box office
The Box Office Report: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ burns up the Christmas box office
‘Zootopia 2’ bounces back to No. 2 while ‘Marty Supreme’ has a ball at the box office.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ burns up the Christmas box office
My favorite books of 2025
My favorite books of 2025
Nicholas Binge’s ‘Dissolution’ leads my picks for the past year. (If you like books about time travel, you’re gonna love this list.)
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December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My favorite books of 2025
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites the weekend — but has the franchise lost its box office spark?
The Box Office Report: ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites the weekend — but has the franchise lost its spark?
Sure, an $88M opening weekend is great, but does it live up to the ‘Avatar’ series’ record-setting box office history?
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December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ ignites the weekend — but has the franchise lost its box office spark?
Talking Bowen Yang, Ariana Grande and Ashley Padilla with the ‘Not Ready for Primetime SNL Podcast’
Talking Bowen Yang, Ariana Grande and Ashley Padilla with the ‘Not Ready for Primetime SNL Podcast’
I joined Mike Ryan and Ryan McGee to break down the final episode for Yang and 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Talking Bowen Yang, Ariana Grande and Ashley Padilla with the ‘Not Ready for Primetime SNL Podcast’