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Have you ever been watching TV and said to yourself, “I wish I could make TV of anything in my head”...well, do we have great news for you! Normally we talk Film and TV, but since Megan and Malaika can’t seem to shut up about how people need to read these days, let’s go back to basics. Without the fundamental storytelling skills ripped from literature, there would be no writing of prestige TV show...

You may remember the time Elmo pulled out his iPhone to tweet us a simple question, “How are you doing?”—and what followed was a collective mental breakdown from the PBS-raised generation. The kids are not okay. Public media—the last pure thing in this capitalist hellscape—is under attack. Sesame Street? Struggling. NPR? Slashing staff. PBS? Holding on by a pledge drive. Elmo might be next in line...

As spring settles into summer and new blockbusters hit theatres, we couldn’t help but wonder - are Rom-Coms a dead genre? While  we are still rewatching classic Romantic Comedies, the production of new theatrically released films seems kaput. While streaming services like Netflix and Max still churn out the occasional “return-to-form” Rom-Com, they are always perceived as DOA, until proven otherwi...

The week we recorded this episode, the Trump administration had just implemented tariffs that sent the US economy in a tailspin. The stock market lost over 6 trillion dollars in value, economists are predicting a 25-60% chance of a recession, and eggs are still very expensive. But for an industry that has been struggling since the COVID-19 pandemic, how will this affect entertainment? What changes...

Disney—once the home of pure magic, happily-ever-afters, and dreams coming true—now seems to be stuck in a never-ending PR nightmare. From live-action remakes that no one asked for to diversity initiatives that have sparked both applause and outrage, the House of Mouse is caught in the middle of a culture war. Today, we’re diving into Disney’s DEI dilemma, the Snow White controversy, and what this...

This week, coming right off the Bachelor finale, let’s talk about, well, The Bachelor! While Grant may have just found the love of his life, Bachelor Nation is less than sunshine and roses these days. Between toxic showrunners, a revolving door of questionable producers, and new controversies every season, it’s time we break down one of TV’s most popular dating programs.

As we wrap up the 2024 Awards Season—where A-listers bask in golden statuettes and standing ovations—we at The E-List wanted to touch on a conversation that’s rarely discussed outside the City of Angels: the Hollywood Hierarchy. Film actors reign supreme, TV stars fight for legitimacy, influencers are knocking at the gates, and reality TV? Well, some still refuse to call it ‘real’ entertainment. B...

Welcome to our podcast! We’re your backstage pass to pop culture, Hollywood, and the entertainment industry—told from the perspective of E-Listers hustling our way in. This week we're discussing this year's Oscars, The 97th Academy Awards. Who won, who lost, and what makes a great nominee. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @EListPodcast and on substack @TheEList