Christina Birro
@christinabirro.bsky.social
Journalist/Critic. Host of Pop Culture Confidential Podcast
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Member @CriticsChoice @awfj
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All new Pop Culture Confidential. The one and only @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social joins me to preview the biggest films still to come in 2025. Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Train Dreams, Wake Up Dead Man, and more!
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November 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
All new Pop Culture Confidential. The one and only @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social joins me to preview the biggest films still to come in 2025. Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Wicked: For Good, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Train Dreams, Wake Up Dead Man, and more!
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Listen now popcultureconfidential.com
Filmmaker Rebecca Miller joined me to talk about "Mr. Scorsese" her brilliant new doc series abt the legendary director.
Had a wonderful time talking with her abt the people, stories, & themes that shaped Scorsese’s life & art
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#appletv #MrScorsese
Had a wonderful time talking with her abt the people, stories, & themes that shaped Scorsese’s life & art
Listen! popcultureconfidential.com
#appletv #MrScorsese
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Filmmaker Rebecca Miller joined me to talk about "Mr. Scorsese" her brilliant new doc series abt the legendary director.
Had a wonderful time talking with her abt the people, stories, & themes that shaped Scorsese’s life & art
Listen! popcultureconfidential.com
#appletv #MrScorsese
Had a wonderful time talking with her abt the people, stories, & themes that shaped Scorsese’s life & art
Listen! popcultureconfidential.com
#appletv #MrScorsese
Get ready for Halloween! Aunt Gladys Halloween tips straight from the brilliant makeup and makeup FX team who created her...
Don’t miss my full interview with Leo Satkovich and Jason Collins
Pop Culture Confidential @spotify #weaponsmovie
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Don’t miss my full interview with Leo Satkovich and Jason Collins
Pop Culture Confidential @spotify #weaponsmovie
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October 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Get ready for Halloween! Aunt Gladys Halloween tips straight from the brilliant makeup and makeup FX team who created her...
Don’t miss my full interview with Leo Satkovich and Jason Collins
Pop Culture Confidential @spotify #weaponsmovie
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Don’t miss my full interview with Leo Satkovich and Jason Collins
Pop Culture Confidential @spotify #weaponsmovie
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New episode! I talk with Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, the breakout star of Joachim Trier’s #sentimentalvalue (with Skarsgård, Reinsve & Fanning).
She’s outstanding as Agnes! We talk family, identity & that one unforgettable scene. Listen! popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
She’s outstanding as Agnes! We talk family, identity & that one unforgettable scene. Listen! popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
September 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New episode! I talk with Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, the breakout star of Joachim Trier’s #sentimentalvalue (with Skarsgård, Reinsve & Fanning).
She’s outstanding as Agnes! We talk family, identity & that one unforgettable scene. Listen! popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
She’s outstanding as Agnes! We talk family, identity & that one unforgettable scene. Listen! popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another isn’t just timely it feels like a defining film of our era. Edge of your seat thrilling. Teyana Taylor and Sean Penn at their very best and a brilliant cast all around. A bold masterpiece. #OneBattleAfterAnother
September 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another isn’t just timely it feels like a defining film of our era. Edge of your seat thrilling. Teyana Taylor and Sean Penn at their very best and a brilliant cast all around. A bold masterpiece. #OneBattleAfterAnother
And the Emmy Goes To…? On an all new Pop Culture Confidential @tylermdoster.bsky.social (AwardsWatch.com) & I discuss our #Emmys predictions.
From #thepitt and #severance to #thestudio and #adolescence — who’s taking home Emmy gold this Sunday?
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From #thepitt and #severance to #thestudio and #adolescence — who’s taking home Emmy gold this Sunday?
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September 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
And the Emmy Goes To…? On an all new Pop Culture Confidential @tylermdoster.bsky.social (AwardsWatch.com) & I discuss our #Emmys predictions.
From #thepitt and #severance to #thestudio and #adolescence — who’s taking home Emmy gold this Sunday?
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From #thepitt and #severance to #thestudio and #adolescence — who’s taking home Emmy gold this Sunday?
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New on Pop Culture Confidential!
I’m joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social for a deep dive into #brucespringsteen on film — from the Malick-inspired Nebraska to iconic soundtrack moments, & a look ahead at the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. Now popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
I’m joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social for a deep dive into #brucespringsteen on film — from the Malick-inspired Nebraska to iconic soundtrack moments, & a look ahead at the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. Now popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
August 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
New on Pop Culture Confidential!
I’m joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social for a deep dive into #brucespringsteen on film — from the Malick-inspired Nebraska to iconic soundtrack moments, & a look ahead at the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. Now popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
I’m joined by @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social for a deep dive into #brucespringsteen on film — from the Malick-inspired Nebraska to iconic soundtrack moments, & a look ahead at the upcoming biopic Deliver Me From Nowhere. Now popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
All new Pop Culture Confidential!
Weapons – Review & Deep Dive with my guest @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social We dive into the phenomenon of Zach Cregger’s hit #Weapons — breaking down our reactions: the scares, the themes, the filmmaking, & more. Now on popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
Weapons – Review & Deep Dive with my guest @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social We dive into the phenomenon of Zach Cregger’s hit #Weapons — breaking down our reactions: the scares, the themes, the filmmaking, & more. Now on popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
August 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
All new Pop Culture Confidential!
Weapons – Review & Deep Dive with my guest @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social We dive into the phenomenon of Zach Cregger’s hit #Weapons — breaking down our reactions: the scares, the themes, the filmmaking, & more. Now on popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
Weapons – Review & Deep Dive with my guest @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social We dive into the phenomenon of Zach Cregger’s hit #Weapons — breaking down our reactions: the scares, the themes, the filmmaking, & more. Now on popcultureconfidential.com @Spotify
🎧 Some Sunday listening!
On Pop Culture Confidential you can hear my conversations with:
✨ Stellan Skarsgård
✨ Tony Gilroy
✨ Alexej Manvelov
✨ Sean Fennessey (The Ringer)
Perfect weekend company 🌟
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On Pop Culture Confidential you can hear my conversations with:
✨ Stellan Skarsgård
✨ Tony Gilroy
✨ Alexej Manvelov
✨ Sean Fennessey (The Ringer)
Perfect weekend company 🌟
www.popcultureconfidential.com
August 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
🎧 Some Sunday listening!
On Pop Culture Confidential you can hear my conversations with:
✨ Stellan Skarsgård
✨ Tony Gilroy
✨ Alexej Manvelov
✨ Sean Fennessey (The Ringer)
Perfect weekend company 🌟
www.popcultureconfidential.com
On Pop Culture Confidential you can hear my conversations with:
✨ Stellan Skarsgård
✨ Tony Gilroy
✨ Alexej Manvelov
✨ Sean Fennessey (The Ringer)
Perfect weekend company 🌟
www.popcultureconfidential.com
My picks. Could change…
June 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
My picks. Could change…
Thrilled to talk with the very talented Alexej Manvelov — aka Akram in Netflix’s Dept. Q!
We discussed building the fan-favorite character, behind-the-scenes moments, and his incredible personal journey.
🎧 Episode out now!
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#DeptQ #alexejmanvelov
We discussed building the fan-favorite character, behind-the-scenes moments, and his incredible personal journey.
🎧 Episode out now!
www.popcultureconfidential.com
#DeptQ #alexejmanvelov
June 23, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Thrilled to talk with the very talented Alexej Manvelov — aka Akram in Netflix’s Dept. Q!
We discussed building the fan-favorite character, behind-the-scenes moments, and his incredible personal journey.
🎧 Episode out now!
www.popcultureconfidential.com
#DeptQ #alexejmanvelov
We discussed building the fan-favorite character, behind-the-scenes moments, and his incredible personal journey.
🎧 Episode out now!
www.popcultureconfidential.com
#DeptQ #alexejmanvelov
✨ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️
Countdown to Cannes & the Mission: Impossible premiere!
Tom Cruise & the legacy of the franchise — I talk with @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now!
Pop Culture Confidential
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Countdown to Cannes & the Mission: Impossible premiere!
Tom Cruise & the legacy of the franchise — I talk with @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now!
Pop Culture Confidential
open.spotify.com/episode/1HLb...
May 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
✨ NEW EPISODE! 🎙️
Countdown to Cannes & the Mission: Impossible premiere!
Tom Cruise & the legacy of the franchise — I talk with @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now!
Pop Culture Confidential
open.spotify.com/episode/1HLb...
Countdown to Cannes & the Mission: Impossible premiere!
Tom Cruise & the legacy of the franchise — I talk with @ryanmcquade77.bsky.social
🎧 Listen now!
Pop Culture Confidential
open.spotify.com/episode/1HLb...
Don’t miss my conversation with the exceptionally talented Barbie Ferreira.
We dive into her new film Bob Trevino Likes It and how the story resonated with her personally.
Also #Euphoria and much more.
Listen! Pop Culture Confidential #barbieferreira
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We dive into her new film Bob Trevino Likes It and how the story resonated with her personally.
Also #Euphoria and much more.
Listen! Pop Culture Confidential #barbieferreira
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May 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Don’t miss my conversation with the exceptionally talented Barbie Ferreira.
We dive into her new film Bob Trevino Likes It and how the story resonated with her personally.
Also #Euphoria and much more.
Listen! Pop Culture Confidential #barbieferreira
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We dive into her new film Bob Trevino Likes It and how the story resonated with her personally.
Also #Euphoria and much more.
Listen! Pop Culture Confidential #barbieferreira
open.spotify.com/episode/4UO9...
We’re Talking TV! 📺
Joining me is @tylermdoster.bsky.social to break down the biggest shows:
#Adolescence – A must-see TV experience
#Severance & #TheWhiteLotus – Big finales ahead
#TheStudio, #JohnMulaney, #Hacks & more!
Now Pop Culture Confidential
open.spotify.com/episode/6gGd...
Joining me is @tylermdoster.bsky.social to break down the biggest shows:
#Adolescence – A must-see TV experience
#Severance & #TheWhiteLotus – Big finales ahead
#TheStudio, #JohnMulaney, #Hacks & more!
Now Pop Culture Confidential
open.spotify.com/episode/6gGd...
March 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We’re Talking TV! 📺
Joining me is @tylermdoster.bsky.social to break down the biggest shows:
#Adolescence – A must-see TV experience
#Severance & #TheWhiteLotus – Big finales ahead
#TheStudio, #JohnMulaney, #Hacks & more!
Now Pop Culture Confidential
open.spotify.com/episode/6gGd...
Joining me is @tylermdoster.bsky.social to break down the biggest shows:
#Adolescence – A must-see TV experience
#Severance & #TheWhiteLotus – Big finales ahead
#TheStudio, #JohnMulaney, #Hacks & more!
Now Pop Culture Confidential
open.spotify.com/episode/6gGd...
‘Adolescence’ is a masterful & devastating series abt a young boy accused of murder. Every performance is a miracle. The ”one-take” concept is no gimmick—it intensifies the bone-chilling tension, making it raw, at times, almost unbearable to watch. You won’t be able to shake it.
March 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
‘Adolescence’ is a masterful & devastating series abt a young boy accused of murder. Every performance is a miracle. The ”one-take” concept is no gimmick—it intensifies the bone-chilling tension, making it raw, at times, almost unbearable to watch. You won’t be able to shake it.
February 12, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Anora has an incredible weekend! 🔥🔥 congratulations!
#CriticsChoiceAwards #dgaawards #producersguildawards
#seanbaker #anora
#CriticsChoiceAwards #dgaawards #producersguildawards
#seanbaker #anora
February 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Anora has an incredible weekend! 🔥🔥 congratulations!
#CriticsChoiceAwards #dgaawards #producersguildawards
#seanbaker #anora
#CriticsChoiceAwards #dgaawards #producersguildawards
#seanbaker #anora
This hurts 💔 Thank you for everything. RIP David Lynch.
January 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
This hurts 💔 Thank you for everything. RIP David Lynch.
Don’t miss my interview with pop superstar #robbiewilliams
On Pop Culture Confidential @spotify
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On Pop Culture Confidential @spotify
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January 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Don’t miss my interview with pop superstar #robbiewilliams
On Pop Culture Confidential @spotify
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On Pop Culture Confidential @spotify
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Had a great time talking to pop superstar Robbie Williams! On his movie 'Better Man', rise to fame, exploring his darkness & dramatic falls & much more. NOW on Pop Culture Confidential @Spotify
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www.popcultureconfidential.com #RobbieWilliams #BetterManMovie
January 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Had a great time talking to pop superstar Robbie Williams! On his movie 'Better Man', rise to fame, exploring his darkness & dramatic falls & much more. NOW on Pop Culture Confidential @Spotify
www.popcultureconfidential.com #RobbieWilliams #BetterManMovie
www.popcultureconfidential.com #RobbieWilliams #BetterManMovie
I’ll take these now, please 🙏 #movies2025 #paulthomasanderson #bongjoonho #maggiegyllenhaal #celinesong
December 27, 2024 at 3:18 PM
I’ll take these now, please 🙏 #movies2025 #paulthomasanderson #bongjoonho #maggiegyllenhaal #celinesong
So fun I talked to him twice! On an all new Pop Culture Confidential I talk to JESSE EISENBERG abt his brilliant film ‘A Real Pain’ & more. Plus our live interview from the Stockholm Film Festival.
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#jesseeisenberg
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#jesseeisenberg
December 21, 2024 at 4:24 PM
So fun I talked to him twice! On an all new Pop Culture Confidential I talk to JESSE EISENBERG abt his brilliant film ‘A Real Pain’ & more. Plus our live interview from the Stockholm Film Festival.
Listen! Pop Culture Confidential @spotify
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#jesseeisenberg
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#jesseeisenberg
Don’t miss my conversation with Bill Skarsgård! Now on Pop Culture Confidential @spotify @ApplePodcasts
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#Nosferatu @nosferatufilm #BillSkarsgard #billskarsgård
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#Nosferatu @nosferatufilm #BillSkarsgard #billskarsgård
December 15, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Don’t miss my conversation with Bill Skarsgård! Now on Pop Culture Confidential @spotify @ApplePodcasts
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#Nosferatu @nosferatufilm #BillSkarsgard #billskarsgård
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#Nosferatu @nosferatufilm #BillSkarsgard #billskarsgård
Thrilled to be joined by Bill Skarsgård! On his immense preparation for ’Nosferatu’ , working w/ Robert Eggers, first being introduced to 'Nosferatu' (1922) by his father Stellan & more. Listen now! Pop Culture Confidential @Spotify popcultureconfidential.com
#BillSkarsgard #nosferatu
#BillSkarsgard #nosferatu
December 14, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Thrilled to be joined by Bill Skarsgård! On his immense preparation for ’Nosferatu’ , working w/ Robert Eggers, first being introduced to 'Nosferatu' (1922) by his father Stellan & more. Listen now! Pop Culture Confidential @Spotify popcultureconfidential.com
#BillSkarsgard #nosferatu
#BillSkarsgard #nosferatu