We Ask ‘Last Week Tonight’ Writer Ali Barthwell to Play Reality TV Matchmaker
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Ministry of Pop Culture
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Aww-Ick
“The Comeback” decries false sitcom sentimentality, and then reduces us to tears anyway.
What's Your Favorite Celebrity Memoir?
We'll feature one of your favorites in its very own post next month.
Posting for Our Lives
Our August Ministry Book Club pick: “The Story of Your Life: How Social Media Shapes the Way We Experience Everything," by Kathryn Jezer-Morton.
Making the Dream Work
We're celebrating our two-year anniversary—and would love your help!
The Boss Comes to Kungsträdgården
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Millennials’ Favorite Comfort Show
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How to Be a Celebrity Friend in 2026
What I learned from watching stars prank each other on ELLE's "Phoning It in."
Video Discussion: What 'Elle,' the Muppets, and 'Obsession' Tell Us About the Reboot Wars
The 'Legally Blonde' prequel gets it kinda right, the latest 'Star Wars' movie gets it wrong, and the Muppets remain the gold standard.
'Elle' and the Future of Reboot Culture
The new "Legally Blonde" TV prequel has the title character attending high school in Seattle, which doesn't totally track with the movies. Does it matter...or is it the way forward?
A Half Century of Summer Blockbusters: Part 2, 2000-2025
The second half of our list, from "Gladiator" to "KPop Demon Hunters."