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Charli XCX ended her Coachella set by shouting out Cronenberg, Celine Song, and PTA—and suddenly, film Twitter lost its mind. We break down how one pop star might be reigniting movie culture, one Letterboxd shoutout at a time.

From virgin births to royal burdens, part 7 of our countdown dives into ten unforgettable performances that redefined what TV characters could be. We’re talking Gina Rodriguez’s radiant Jane, Claire Foy’s regal restraint, Sydney Sweeney’s emotional wreckage, and more. These actors didn’t just play roles — they owned them.

In this episode, we're diving into early predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards — specifically the stacked Supporting Actor and Actress races. From Adam Sandler's emotional turn in Jay Kelly to Jeremy Strong channeling Springsteen’s right-hand man, and Stellan Skarsgård’s potential powerhouse performance in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, we break down who’s rising fast. Plus: Andrew Garfield gets dark in After the Hunt, Ariana Grande trades pop for prestige, and Gwyneth Paltrow goes full Ping-Pong mafia in Marty Supreme. It's early, but Oscar season waits for no one.

In Part 6 of our countdown, we spotlight unforgettable turns from Anna Sawai, Sarah Goldberg, Danny McBride and more. These are the performances that simmered, cracked, and exploded — and helped define a generation of TV.

We’ve unpacked the contenders, decoded the narratives, and mapped out the frontrunners. As the May 31 deadline nears, we’re hitting pause on predictions—until the campaigns heat up again. Stay tuned for nomination season.

Seth Rogen’s The Studio is more than just a sharp Hollywood satire — it’s a chaotic love letter to an industry that’s both hilarious and horrifying. We unpack the real-life inspirations behind the characters, the show’s wild technical choices (hello, oners), and how Rogen turned his Sony trauma into one of the boldest comedies on TV. Plus: cameos, Kool-Aid, and why everyone in L.A. is watching nervously.

In Part 5 of our countdown of The 100 Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century, we spotlight unforgettable turns from Rachel Bloom, Mads Mikkelsen, Pamela Adlon, and more. From cult musicals to prestige sci-fi, these ten performances helped shape the golden age of television.

In this episode, we break down the most competitive Supporting Actress races at the 2025 Emmys — spanning Drama, Comedy, and Limited/TV Movie categories. From Emmy icons like Allison Janney and Catherine O’Hara to rising stars like Jessica Williams, Erin Doherty, and Fatima Bojang, we highlight the performances poised to earn nominations and possibly take home the gold. It's a packed field — and we’re making sense of it all.

In this episode, we dive into Part 4 of our countdown of the 100 Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century — spotlighting roles that redefined genre, elevated entire shows, and gave us characters we still quote. From Issa Rae’s mirror pep talks to David Harbour’s quiet heartbreak, from Kaitlin Olson’s fearless comedy to Elizabeth Olsen’s grief-fueled magic — these aren’t just performances, they’re moments. Tune in as we celebrate actors who brought nuance, chaos, and genius to the screen — and stick around for a preview of the heat coming in Part 5.

In this episode, we dive into Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s genre-blending, soul-stirring new film set in 1930s Mississippi. From juke joints and jazz to vampires and vengeance, we unpack the film’s bold mix of horror, history, and Black Southern identity — and explore why it might be Coogler’s most ambitious (and haunting) work yet.