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The Art of Writing Iconic ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving Episodes

Greg Malins, the writer behind two beloved "Friends" Thanksgiving episodes, on meat trifles, turkey heads and the Phoebe/Joey love story that never was.

Nov 25 •

💬Open Thread: Which Celebrity Should Inspire a Lookalike Contest?

Give us your picks!

Nov 23 •

Is Agatha a Tragic Heroine?

What "Agatha All Along" has in common with "Promising Young Woman," 'Thelma and Louise," and "Game of Thrones," and what this can teach us about all…

Nov 18 •

The TV Series That Predicted a Second Trump Term

What "Years and Years" gets right, what it gets wrong, and why we need it anyway.

Nov 15 •

Saul Austerlitz

What Pop Culture Did You Turn to For Comfort After the Election?

Here are the movies and TV shows that helped us cope.

Nov 12 •

MinistryofPopCulture

Behind the Episodes: The Life and Death of Li'l Sebastian on 'Parks and Rec'

Writer Dan Goor, director Dean Holland, and songwriter Mark Rivers on the creation of Pawnee's favorite mini horse, pixelating out his private parts…

Nov 8 •

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

The Most Pop Culture Election in History

The 2024 election cycle has proven that pop culture and politics are inextricable.

Nov 4 •

MinistryofPopCulture

Behind the Episode: 'Presenting Lorelai Gilmore'

"Gilmore Girls" writer Sheila Lawrence on Emily/Lorelai fights, the magic of the Stars Hollow set, and the problem with Luke Danes.

Nov 1 •

October 2024

The Big Crunch Theory

"Young Sheldon" and the incredible shrinking comedy.

Oct 28 •

Saul Austerlitz

How to Have a 'Folklore' Fall

We’ve got witchy, whimsical, and cozy ideas galore.

Oct 25 •

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

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I Can't Stop Thinking About Jonathan Groff's Tears

The actor, known for crying in public, gives me permission to accept my own deep emotions.

Oct 21 •

Kirthana Ramisetti

Ministry Roll Call: How Do You Celebrate Halloween as a Pop Culture Superfan?

No tricks, all treats!

Oct 18 •

MinistryofPopCulture

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