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Summer Movie Season 2026 Looks INSANE (ft Jacqueline Coley)
David Oyelowo on Newborn, Aaron Eckhart on Deep Water & Madonna’s Huge Return
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.
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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.
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Lee Cronin on Making ‘The Mummy’ Terrifying Again
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!
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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!
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Rose Byrne & Dominic Sessa on the Wild & True Story of Tow
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.
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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.
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Bill Moseley & Lin Shaye are Scared to Death; Slanted Cast talk Body Horror & Satire
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.
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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.
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The 2026 Oscar Deep Dive (with Fandango's Erik Davis)
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:
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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?
- 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!
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Milla Jovovich on Protector, Practical Effects and Women in Action Films
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.
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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.
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Kurt & Wyatt Russell discuss Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
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.
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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.
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Best Romance Movies (Classic, Modern & Anti-Romance Picks) (with Nikki Novak)
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
Modern Romance That Hits Different
Anti-Valentine’s & Complicated Love
Plus:
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
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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 epic
- The unexpected romantic tension inside crime thrillers like Crime 101
- Revisiting 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 classic
- Why Blue Valentine remains one of the most honest depictions of love falling apart
- The Notebook vs. La La Land: traditional romance or bittersweet realism?
- Lost in Translation and the beauty of fleeting connection
- Why Bridgerton continues to dominate pop culture with evolving love stories
Anti-Valentine’s & Complicated Love
- The Break-Up and why it feels uncomfortably real
- The dark, obsessive romance of Phantom Thread
- Horror with heart: when love and tragedy collide in unexpected ways
Plus:
- A behind-the-scenes Bill Murray Golden Globes story
- What makes certain romance films timeless
- Why audiences crave both fantasy and realism in love stories
- And 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
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Dracula: A Love Tale - Caleb Landry Jones, Zoë Bleu & Luc Besson on Humanizing a Monster
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:
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
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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.
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
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Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss is now streaming. Listen here!
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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