Column
-
Apple Vetoes Trump Bio Series – Has Hollywood Turned the Page on Our Long National Nightmare?
Maggie Haberman’s “Confidence Man” (and a slew of other Trump books) will not be coming to a screen near you anytime soon. And that’s a good thing
-
Hey, Hollywood! Elon Musk Is Turning Your Tesla Into a MAGA Hat on Wheels!
The car is sleek, cool, and lets you virtue-signal at 60 mph. But the more Twitter’s new owner opens his mouth, the more embarrassing it is to drive one
Available to WrapPRO members
Benjamin Svetkey
Available to WrapPRO members
-
What Happened to That Red Wave? The Midterms Will All Make Sense – in Hindsight
The economy mattered to voters but for many, other things mattered even more
Available to WrapPRO members
Waxword
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Is It Finally Time to Put ‘Saturday Night Live’ to Bed?
Now in its 48th season, NBC’s late-night institution has become a joke — and not the funny kind.
-
Why J.R.R. Tolkien Is Really Turning in His Grave – Over the Racist Backlash to ‘The Rings of Power’
Conservative critics are griping that Amazon is ruining its “Lord of the Rings” prequel with “woke” propaganda. In other words, they don’t like Black elves
-
Is CNN’s Pivot to the Center a Smart Business Move or the Dumbest Idea Ever?
The cable news network is making big changes — Brian Stelter’s out, Chris Wallace is in — as it maneuvers toward middle ground (as if that still exists)
Available to WrapPRO members
Media
Available to WrapPRO members
-
The Show Must Go On! (Unless, of Course, You Need a Mental Health Break)
A slew of actors, pop stars and athletes have been taking “mental health” time-outs. Is this a good thing? Or do some need to just suck it up?
-
Why Peak TV Has Made Emmy Voting Almost Impossible
Between the expansion of nominees and the enormous amount of quality TV, it’s hard to pick a favorite in many of the top categories
-
The Jan. 6 Hearings Will Be the Greatest Show on Earth – Or a Capitol Snooze
Thursday night, the House will begin televised hearings on the 2021 Capitol insurrection. The future of democracy is at stake. But will America tune in?
-
Amber Heard and Sympathy for the Devil: Does Feeling Bad for Her Make Me a Terrible Person?
Hollywood is rallying behind Johnny Depp while his ex-wife is being trashed in the court of public opinion. Is Heard really getting what she deserves?
-
Johnny Depp Won in Court – But His Career Is Still Toast
He’s $8 million richer. He’s cleared his name. He’s humiliated his ex-wife. But is the star really any better off than before he went to court?
-
The Last Movie Star Standing: Unpacking Tom Cruise’s Impossible Mission of a Career
“Top Gun: Maverick” is poised for a $100 million opening. When’s the last time a movie star made THAT happen?
-
Kate Moss Testifies: Johnny Depp ‘Never Kicked Me, Pushed Me or Threw Me Down Any Stairs’
The British supermodel was called as a witness for Depp’s team
-
Frank Marshall on How His Music Background Led Him to New Orleans and ‘Jazz Fest’
“It’s different from my day job, where I know what I’m doing every moment,” Marshall says of directing music docs
-
Hey, Hollywood, Looking for Some Scary New Bad Guys? Try the Supreme Court
After decades of treating the Supremes with kid gloves in film and TV, maybe it’s time to get down and dirty with these supervillains
Available to WrapPRO members
Benjamin Svetkey
Available to WrapPRO members