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Beware Boiúna is bringing the giant-snake movie back to theaters, and Kyle McMahon is all in. Kyle sits down with stars Kiana Madeira and Jessica Rothe and director Mike P. Nelson to talk about the new R-rated creature feature, which sends a medical mission deep into the Amazon and straight into the territory of Boiúna, an ancient colossal predator. Before the interviews, Kyle digs into why creature features live or die by something other than the creature: the characters. From Jaws and King Kong to Lake Placid and Kyle’s childhood love of Anaconda, the best monster movies give us human beings we actually give a shit about before something enormous decides to eat them. Kyle also explores the Amazonian folklore behind Boiúna, why the rainforest is basically a perfect horror-movie location, and how practical techniques helped give the movie’s massive creature a physical presence.  Kiana and Jessica talk about the relationship between Lena and Allie, what each character sees in the other and how that dynamic developed while making the film.Jessica shares the realization she had during filming that there might be another layer to Allie’s feelings for Lena, while Kiana talks about discovering a new side of herself as an action performer. They also get into shooting on location in the Amazon and how being physically immersed in that environment changed their performances. Director Mike P. Nelson explains why he knew Beware Boiúna needed to be rated R and why he never wanted to make a giant-snake movie just for the sake of making a giant-snake movie.For Nelson, the characters, heart and story had to come first. He also talks about using the Amazon itself as a character, grounding the movie in the real-world issue of illegal gold mining and finding the right moment to unleash Boiúna.And then things take a turn when Mike reveals another horror movie he would love to make.It involves a giant truck. Hollywood, give this man the friggin truck. Beware Boiúna is out now. Let’s go. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

Country music icon Trace Adkins joins Kyle McMahon on Pop Culture Weekly  for an exclusive, reflective conversation celebrating his remarkable 30-year career and the release of his brand new song American Made exclusively on A Capitol Fourth. From the release of his debut single in 1996, "There's a Girl in Texas," to his current anniversary tour, Trace discusses the evolution of his music, the industry's shift toward streaming, and why his passion for performing live remains stronger than ever.In this episode, Trace also offers a sneak peek at his brand new single, "American Made." He shares the deeply personal inspiration behind the track - rooted in his own family’s genealogy and his recognition by the Daughters of the American Revolution - and discusses the honor of debuting it live at PBS’s A Capitol Fourth.Whether you’re a longtime fan of his chart-topping hits or interested in the craft behind his dual career as an acclaimed actor, Trace opens up about the "magic" of the creative process, his reverence for the Grand Ole Opry, and the tenacity of the American spirit. In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly: Reflecting on 30 Years: Trace shares what he would tell his younger self, the reality of the music business, and his "old jock" approach to his career longevity.The Story Behind "American Made": Learn how Trace’s family history and genealogy research inspired his latest patriotic anthem.Acting vs. Music: Trace discusses his unique acting methods - "one on a motorcycle, one on a horse" - and why he finds movie sets as stimulating as the recording studio.The Grand Ole Opry: Trace explains why his induction into the Opry remains one of his proudest life achievements.Let’s go. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

Spider-Man. Nicolas Cage. Film noir. Brendan Gleeson. Spider-Noir. A black-and-white detective story wrapped inside a Marvel universe. Yeah, we’re doing that this week. On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, I sit down with Nicolas Cage and Brendan Gleeson to talk all about Prime Video’s Spider-Noir, the stylish new live-action series based on one of the coolest Spider-Man variants ever created. Nic shares how Spider Noir became one of the rare projects that turned out exactly the way he imagined it, the artistic influences behind his performance and which one of his iconic characters he’d throw into Spider Noir’s world just to watch the chaos unfold. Brendan Gleeson joins me to discuss stepping into the role of Silvermane, why he decided to reinvent the character for this version of the story, working alongside Nicolas Cage and what makes Spider-Noir feel so different from traditional superhero fare. Plus, I make my case for why you should absolutely watch the series in authentic black and white. I’m not saying I’m right… but I’m right. If you’re a Spider-Man fan, a Nicolas Cage fan, a Brendan Gleeson fan, a noir fan or just someone who misses when comic book adaptations took weird creative swings, this episode is for you. Let’s go. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

From the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol to backstage chaos, emotional performances and conversations that honestly might make you cry in your car… this year’s National Memorial Day Concert episode of Pop Culture Weekly is one of the most powerful we’ve ever done. Kyle McMahon is live in Washington, D.C. with interviews from the stars of PBS’ National Memorial Day Concert 2026, including Noah Wyle, Mickey Guyton, Andy Grammer, Melissa Leo, Mary McCormack, Blessing Offor and Laura Osnes. They talk about honoring fallen heroes, the emotional weight of performing on Memorial Day, live TV pressure, storytelling, patriotism, music, humanity and sacrifice. Plus: • Noah Wyle talks The Pitt and portraying a Revolutionary War soldier • Mickey Guyton opens up about singing the National Anthem live • Melissa Leo gets emotional discussing telling real stories • Andy Grammer reflects on loss, family, and “Don’t Give Up on Me” • Mary McCormack steps in as host for the historic concert • Laura Osnes teases a Christmas movie and Capitol Fourth return It’s heartfelt, funny, emotional, chaotic and very Pop Culture Weekly. And honestly? Hearing Kyle accidentally try not to openly sob in front of the Capitol might be worth the download alone. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon sits down with Leo Woodall to discuss Tuner and John Krasinski and Michael Kelly stop by to talk their new movie, Jack Ryan: Ghost War.  First up, Kyle talks with one of the most exciting actors working today: Leo Woodall (The White Lotus, One Day). They break down his intense, anxiety-inducing new psychological thriller, Tuner. We dive deep into the fine line between an extraordinary gift and a total curse, what it’s actually like to pretend to be a safe-cracker on camera, and why his character's moral compass is firmly in the gray zone. Then, it's full-blown spy mode. The man himself, John Krasinski, and the fan-favorite Michael Kelly stop by to talk about their brand-new action-packed Prime Video film, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War. John opens up about writing a script that feels just a little too ripped from tomorrow’s headlines, the complex evolution of Jack Ryan from analyst to action hero, and whether there are more stories left to tell in this universe. Plus, Michael Kelly defends Mike November's new wardrobe choice... yes, we're talking about the neckerchiefs.It’s an episode full of safe-cracking, spy games, yacht rock debates, and classic pop culture chaos. Let's go! If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

Summer movie season 2026 is here and it's like Hollywood looked at the release calendar and chose violence. This week on Pop Culture Weekly, Rotten Tomatoes editor and Scene on the Screen host Jacqueline Coley joins me to break down the absolutely stacked, mildly chaotic, and potentially billion-dollar-filled summer movie lineup. We’re talking Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Spielberg’s new alien movie Disclosure Day, Toy Story 5, horror movies born from internet lore, the return of theatrical re-releases, and why movie theaters might actually be having a major comeback moment. We also get into: • Which movies could completely dominate the summer • The surprise titles nobody should underestimate • Why fandoms are basically running Hollywood now • The future of blockbuster movies • Why some sequels crash and burn while others explode • And why I will absolutely continue defending terrible movies if they entertain me enough Plus, Jacqueline explains why “the summer box office season is nicheifying,” which honestly sounds fake but is somehow completely accurate. If you love movies, movie theaters, pop culture chaos, or just hearing two film nerds spiral about the future of Hollywood for an hour, this episode is for you. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

This week on Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we are diving deep into storytelling, humanity, survival and Madonna continuing to remind everyone she’s Madonna. First, I talk with Oscar-nominated actor David Oyelowo about his powerful new film Newborn, the emotional reality of isolation and solitary confinement, why Selma somehow became even more relevant with time and why he intentionally chooses roles that scare him creatively. We also talk streaming, global storytelling and the responsibility art has to reflect the world around us. Then Aaron Eckhart joins me to discuss his intense new film Deep Water, why every great movie is really about relationships, the psychology of human behavior and what makes acting feel truly real. Honestly, this conversation got way more philosophical than I expected - in the best possible way. PLUS: The lineup for the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert, Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella, “Bring Your Love” dominating globally, Confessions 2 officially launching us into another Madonna era, and why trying to keep up with her at this point should qualify as cardio. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Become a degenerate and join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

White hot writer / director Lee Cronin joins me to talk all things Lee Cronin's The Mummy - from reinventing an iconic monster for modern horror audiences to why the genre is bigger, smarter and more ambitious than ever. We get into grief, guilt, mystery, spectacle, physical media, premium formats and where horror still has room to go next. Plus so much more! If you’re into horror, filmmaking, movie theater culture, or just watching smart directors get deep about what makes genre storytelling actually work, this one’s for you. Let's go! If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

A $21,634 tow bill sounds like the setup to a joke… until you realize it actually happened. Best Actress Academy Award nominee Rose Byrne and Dominic Sessa talk their new film, Tow. On this episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we’re diving into Tow - the unbelievable true story of Amanda Ogle, a woman who found herself trapped in bureaucratic chaos after a tow bill spiraled completely out of control. (And yes, you will absolutely start side-eyeing every tow truck you see after this.) I’m joined by director Stephanie Laing, along with stars Rose Byrne and Dominic Sessa, to talk about turning this wild real-life story into something emotional, human, and honestly… infuriating. We get into the resilience behind the story, the surprising hope at its core, and how one person deciding to fight back can actually make a difference. It’s one of those stories that feels too crazy to be real - except it is. So buckle up… and maybe double check where you park. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

In this episode of  Pop Culture Weekly, we’re diving into two very different  but equally fascinating  corners of pop culture: sharp social body horror satire and good old-fashioned horror mayhem as Kyle McMahon is joined by Scared to Death horror legends Lin Shaye and Bill Moseley and Slanted's writer / director Amy Wang and stars Shirley Chen, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan & Amelie Zilber.  First up, Kyle sits down with the stars and creators of the bold new film Slanted. Joining him are Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Never Have I Ever), Amelie Zilber, Shirley Chen, and writer/director Amy Wang. They talk about how the film uses biting satire to explore identity, race, and the kinds of uncomfortable conversations that the best art refuses to avoid. Then we head straight into horror territory with two absolute legends. Bill Moseley (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses) and the incomparable Lin Shaye (Insidious, Kingpin) join  to talk about their new horror-comedy Scared to Death. They get into their incredible careers, why audiences can’t get enough of monsters and the emotional truth that makes a great horror movie stick with you long after the credits roll. It’s thoughtful, funny, a little creepy and  there are definitely a few fanboy moments along the way. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

Grab your popcorn and your most judgmental award-season Oscars pajamas. In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, host Kyle McMahon is joined by Fandango’s Managing Editor and Rotten Tomatoes expert Erik Davis to dissect the absolute chaos that is the 2026 Academy Awards.From record-breaking nominations to the snubs that have "Film Twitter" in a collective meltdown, we’re breaking down who’s going to take home the gold and who’s just there for the gift bag. In This Episode, We’re Obsessing Over: Genre-Defying Domination: How Ryan Coogler’s Sinners smashed records with 16 nominations and why the Academy is finally giving horror-adjacent films the love they deserve. The PTA "Due" Factor: Why Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another might be the unstoppable force standing in Sinners’ way for Best Picture. The Best Actor Cage Match: Is it Michael B. Jordan’s year after his electrifying multi-character performance, or will the Academy finally hand the trophy to New York’s golden boy, Timothée Chalamet?Aunt Gladys vs. Prophidia: The Best Supporting Actress race is a literal horror show - in the best way possible - as Amy Madigan and Teyana Taylor go head-to-head. The Snubs That Stung: We pour one out for Wicked: For Good and Dune: Part Two, discussing why some of the year's biggest spectacles were left in the cold. The "Marketing Nerd" Perspective: Was Timothée Chalamet’s rogue campaign for Marty Supreme brilliant Gen Z bait or a case of fatal overexposure?How to Watch Like a Pro: Get Your Cheat Sheet: Head to Rotten Tomatoes for the ultimate downloadable Oscar ballot featuring critic and audience scores here! Binge the Noms: Catch the full "Best Picture" playlist over at Fandango at Home here! If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon sits down with Milla Jovovich to talk all about her new action thriller, Protector. Known for her legendary work in action, sci-fi and fantasy films, Milla opens up about what made this project different, including stepping further into the producing process and taking creative control in post-production. Milla discusses how Protector embraces old-school filmmaking with practical effects, real stunt work, and a more grounded emotional core. She also shares why the film’s character, Nikki, is driven by guilt, motherhood, identity, and the struggle to balance personal purpose with family life. Kyle and Milla also get into the bigger conversation around women in action films and whether Hollywood has truly evolved when it comes to writing complex female characters. It’s a smart, candid conversation about filmmaking, physical performance, character depth, and how far the industry has come for women on screen - and how far it still has to go. If you love action movies, behind-the-scenes insight and conversations with the artists shaping pop culture, this one’s for you. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

The Monsterverse is getting even bigger - and more personal. Kurt and Wyatt Russell join to discuss Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.  In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle McMahon goes inside Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season two with the people bringing the world of Titans to life. First, producer Tory Tunnell joins Kyle to break down how the series expands Legendary’s Monsterverse for television while still keeping the human story at the center. From dual timelines to emotional consequences, she explains why Monarch isn’t just about giant monsters. Then Kyle sits down with stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, and Joe Tippett to talk about stepping into a franchise filled with Godzilla-sized expectations and how the show balances spectacle with character. Finally, Kyle is joined by Hollywood legend Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell, who share what it’s like playing the same character across two timelines and why the Monsterverse still has new stories to tell. If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

In this episode of Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle sits down with Fandango correspondent Nikki Novak for a deep dive into one of the most enduring genres in film: romance. But you know we're not just doing the the predictable, airport-chase, “we met three days ago and now we’re soulmates” kind. We’re talking about the full spectrum from sweeping gothic love stories, modern anti-romances, nostalgic ’80s classics, prestige Oscar contenders, twisted psychological relationships, and even horror with a love-story core. This is your  guide to the best romance movies, anti-romance films, and complicated love stories worth watching around Valentine's Day or anytime of year. Big-Screen Romance & Theatrical Experiences Why Wuthering Heights (Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi) feels like a modern gothic epicThe unexpected romantic tension inside crime thrillers like Crime 101Revisiting John Hughes–era classics like Pretty in Pink and why they still resonate decades later Modern Romance That Hits Different The emotional power of Past Lives and why it became an instant classicWhy Blue Valentine remains one of the most honest depictions of love falling apartThe Notebook vs. La La Land: traditional romance or bittersweet realism?Lost in Translation and the beauty of fleeting connectionWhy Bridgerton continues to dominate pop culture with evolving love stories Anti-Valentine’s & Complicated Love The Break-Up and why it feels uncomfortably realThe dark, obsessive romance of Phantom ThreadHorror with heart: when love and tragedy collide in unexpected ways Plus: A behind-the-scenes Bill Murray Golden Globes storyWhat makes certain romance films timelessWhy audiences crave both fantasy and realism in love storiesAnd Kyle’s ongoing (and very funny) skepticism of rom-com clichés Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a cynic, a horror fan, or just someone who appreciates great storytelling - this episode explores how love has been portrayed on screen across decades and why these films continue to matter. Because the best romance stories aren’t just about Valentine’s Day. They’re about connection, obsession, heartbreak, timing… and the moments that stay with us long after the credits roll. 🎬 Follow Nikki Novak: @NikkiNovak If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Watch celebrity interviews at Pop Culture Weekly's YouTube! Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website

Grab your capes and a box of tissues, because Pop Culture Weekly is going full Gothic! This week, Kyle McMahon is sinking his teeth into director Luc Besson’s latest masterpiece, Dracula: A Love Tale with conversaitons from Luc himself and stars Caleb Landry Jones & Zoe Bleu. Forget the 1931 foreign menace or the sweaty, sensual Hammer versions of the '50s. We’re moving past the "Victorian paranoia with cheekbones" and diving straight into the "emotionally wrecked man-vampire" era. Kyle explores how Dracula has evolved from a real estate-obsessed monster into a guy who has crossed oceans of time just to be ghosted by his own mortality. In this episode: The History of the Fang: Kyle breaks down the evolution of the world's most famous vampire, from Bela Lugosi to the "flexible" 2020 version who absorbs skills like a supernatural vacuum.A Miracle in Progress: Legendary director Luc Besson joins the show to explain why he chose a 400-year-old love story over generic monster mayhem. He also shares his secret to filmmaking: it takes two years to make a good movie and only two minutes to "f*** it up."The World's Loneliest Gentleman: Stars Caleb Landry Jones and Zoë Bleu stop by to talk about humanizing a monster. Caleb discusses being a "sponge" for Besson’s specific directions, while Zoë reveals why this version of Dracula is actually—wait for it—a total gentleman.Relatable Undead: Kyle admits that while he wouldn't wait 400 years for a person, he might consider it for some really high-quality tacos.Whether you're a hardcore horror fan or just someone who’s "emotionally available to be hurt" by a Gothic romance, this episode is mandatory listening. Dracula just wanted to be loved... and honestly, don't we all?| Dig furhter into Dracula with my video A Brief History of Dracula - And What He Says About Us" here: https://youtu.be/EjrHKFUf_gA If you dig the show, subscribe, rate, and share - and tell your friend who's always stealing your streaming passwords. 📍 Watch now on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform 🎧 Subscribe for more celeb interviews, streaming picks and pop culture deep dives! 🗣️ Want to be featured on the show? 📱 Leave a voicemail here! 📧 Join the newsletter to get exclusive content, interviews & more once a week! Subscribe here! -------------------------- Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here! -------------------------- Get all the Pop Culture Weekly podcast info you could want including extra content, uncut interviews, photos, videos & transcripts at Podcast.PopCultureWeekly.com Watch celebrity interviews at Pop Culture Weekly's YouTube! Read the latest at PopCultureWeekly.com Get Social with Kyle on: Kyle McMahon Facebook Kyle McMahon Instagram Kyle McMahon TikTok  Pop Culture Weekly YouTube Kyle McMahon Website