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Putting culture on the record. Michael and a rotating cast of guests put movies, books, and the biggest cultural moments on trial, debating what works, what doesn’t, and what deserves a verdict.
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Whistler + What We're Reading in 2026 (With Lauren and Missy) (opens the original)
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Whistler + What We’re Reading in 2026 Our book club rarely reads the same books. And even when we do, we rarely agree. On this episode of The Culture Docket , Michael is joined by Missy and Lauren to talk about our wildly different reading tastes and Ann Patchett’s newest novel, Whistler . We unpack our very different reactions to the book and dive into its ideas about memory, regret, family, and the way we romanticize the past. Then we check in on our year of reading: the books we’ve loved, the
The End of Oak Street + Summer Movie Report Card (With Courtney & Shaina) (opens the original)
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The End of Oak Street + Summer Movie Report Card Dinosaurs have invaded suburbia as the summer movie season comes to an end. On this episode of The Culture Docket , Michael, Courtney, and Shaina break down The End of Oak Street : its Spielbergian nostalgia, Jurassic Park comparisons, and surprisingly mean streak. Then we hand out our Summer 2026 Report Card, checking in on Spider-Man: Brand New Day , The Invite , The Odyssey , The Devil’s Mouth , Hadestown , and more. We close with a three-way r
The MCU: State of the Multiverse (With Dre) (opens the original)
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For more than a decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn’t just a movie franchise, it was the center of culture. But after Avengers: Endgame , something changed. On this episode of The Culture Docket , Michael is joined by comic book superfan Dre to take the pulse of the MCU. We discuss how Marvel changed Hollywood forever, what made the Infinity Saga so special, the highs and lows of every era, the impact of Disney+, superhero fatigue, and whether the Multiverse Saga has lived up to its enorm
The Odyssey (An Emergency Podcast With Joey) (opens the original)
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The Odyssey – An Emergency Podcast Christopher Nolan’s newest film has finally arrived. On this emergency episode of The Culture Docket , Michael and Joey share their immediate reactions to The Odyssey , discussing our relationship with Homer’s epic, what worked, what didn’t, the standout (and disappointing) performances, and how the film compares to Nolan’s remarkable body of work. We also debate where The Odyssey lands in our Nolan rankings, whether it has a real shot at Oscar glory, who its b
The Nolan Episode + The Odyssey Backlash (opens the original)
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Episode: Christopher Nolan + The Odyssey Backlash Christopher Nolan is perhaps the most influential director of our current times. His name attached to a movie guarantees an experience and gets people out to the movies. On this episode of The Culture Docket , Michael and Andrew take a deep dive into Nolan’s complete filmography, discussing the themes that define his work, the unforgettable set pieces that have shaped modern blockbuster cinema, and the films that landed at the top, and bottom, of
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