Archive - Ministry of Pop Culture

One Stone at a Time

On building Jewish homes in "The Brutalist" and "A Real Pain."

14 hrs ago •

Saul Austerlitz

'Your Outie Is ...': My Own Surreal Journey with an AI Version of Myself

I got a glimpse of what it's like to have a "Severance"-style alter ego. Beware the hagiographic version of yourself who is inevitably coming to an…

Feb 17 •

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

Who Was Your First Fictional Crush?

Our Valentine to our childhood loves.

Feb 14 •

Ministry of Pop Culture

I'll Have What She's Having, Pt. II

The second part of our definitive list of the all-time greatest romantic comedies.

Feb 10 •

Saul Austerlitz

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Show Therapy: 'Shrinking'

Exploring our feelings about the wonderful, maddening Apple series.

Feb 7 •

Saul Austerlitz

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Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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The 10 Most Influential 'SNL' Sketches Ever

Live from New York...we have some opinions!

Feb 3 •

Ministry of Pop Culture

January 2025

The Ending of 'Mamma Mia 2' Needs to Be Studied

The perfect film ending does exist and it features glitter, feather boas & Colin Firth improv.

Jan 31 •

Thank You for Being a Friend

Lessons on friendship from "Somebody Somewhere."

Jan 27 •

Saul Austerlitz

The Surprising Stories Behind Carrie Bradshaw and Ron Burgundy's Looks

The behind-the-scenes tales about pop culture's most iconic outfits.

Jan 24 •

Ministry of Pop Culture

Behind the Episode: Sex and The City's ‘Boy, Interrupted’

Cindy Chupack on writing that David Duchovny storyline, Annabelle Bronstein and the great Big vs. Aidan debate.

Jan 20 •

Ramen, Dumplings & Fiona Apple

Musical meals as solace in difficult times.

Jan 17 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

Our Dream Oscar Nominees

Four choices for movies and performances that should, in a better world, be nominated for Academy Awards.

Jan 13 •

Ministry of Pop Culture

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