Ultimate Guides Posts
Go beyond the surface with Pop Culture Weekly’s Ultimate Guides. From deep-dive timelines of franchises like Star Wars and the MCU to detailed episode breakdowns, season recaps, and cultural histories of TV shows and movies, these guides give you everything you need in one place. Packed with context, fun insights, and binge-worthy details, our Ultimate Guides are designed for fans who want the full story behind the pop culture they love.
Feb. 13, 2026
The Complete List of Goosebumps Books In Order (Including Spin-Offs) (1992 - Present)
The Complete List of Goosebumps Books In Order (Including Spin-Offs) (1992 - Present)
Goosebumps isn’t just a book series. It’s a rite of passage. It’s the reason a whole generation side-eyes ventriloquist dummies, theme p…
Feb. 13, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Goosebumps
There are two kinds of people in this world: People who read Goosebumps as kids. And people who are lying. So for all of us, I've created The Ultimate Guide to Goosebumps!
In the early 1990s, a neon-green, slime-dripping logo quietly took over…
Jan. 19, 2026
Labyrinth - The Ultimate Guide to the 1986 Cult Classic Movie
Welcome to the Maze of Labyrinth
There are movies you watch, movies you love and movies that quietly rewire your personality. Labyrinth belongs firmly in that third category. Released in the mid-1980s and initially met with a shrug that would later…
Dec. 28, 2025
Ultimate Guide to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
From the book to the movie and everything in-between, here is the ultimate guide to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
By the time Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets arrived, the Wizarding World franchise was no longer a curiosity - it wa…
Dec. 27, 2025
The Complete Chronological Timeline of Indiana Jones (Movies, TV, Games & Books)
This timeline combines film canon, television canon and expanded-universe material (novels, games, and comics) into one unified chronological order. While the films represent the core canon, The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones / The Young Indiana …
Dec. 27, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
Before prestige TV, before cinematic universes were branded into existence and long before 'educational' meant a YouTube algorithm, "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones" attempted to do something wildly ambitions: to turn Indiana Jones into a glob…
Dec. 24, 2025
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation - The Ultimate Guide
How One Suburban Meltdown Became the Definitive American Christmas Comedy, it's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - The Ultimate Guide
There are Christmas movies you watch and then there’s National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - a movie y…
Dec. 14, 2025
Star Wars in Chronological Order: The Complete Canon Timeline
Star Wars in Chronological Order: The Complete Canon Timeline Explained
Why Star Wars Chronology Is So Confusing (and Why This Guide Exists)
Star Wars should be simple. It started in 1977 with a farm boy, a princess, and a laser sw…
Dec. 12, 2025
Freddy vs. Jason : The Ultimate Guide
Freddy Vs. Jason - The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Horror Mashup
A chaotic love letter to the crossover that took 15 years, 28 drafts, 2 studios, 1 resident evil director, and approximately 4 gallons of Freddy drool to finally become real. In Fr…
Dec. 6, 2025
Friday the 13th : The Ultimate Guide to the Classic Horror Franchise
Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Guide to the Classic Horror Franchise
For horror aficionados and casual fans alike, the name "Friday the 13th" conjures images of a hockey-masked killer and the chilling cries of Camp Crystal Lake. This iconic franchis…
Nov. 28, 2025
The Ultimate Home Theater Guide
The Ultimate Home Theater Guide: What You Really Need to Know (From a Klipsch Expert Who Lives This Stuff)
If you’ve ever Googled “home theater setup” and immediately felt your soul leave your body, welcome. You are among …
Sept. 6, 2025
The Definitive Star Wars Timeline: How to Watch, Read, and Play the Entire Canon in Chronological Order
Want to consume the entire cannon stories of the Star Wars Universe? We've got everything you need to watch, read and play the entire Star Wars Canon in Chronological Order in the Definitive Star Wars Timeline guide!
So you want to experien…
Aug. 31, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark
The Ultimate Guide to Elvira, Mistress of the Dark: The Queen of Halloween
When it comes to horror hosts, plenty have stalked across late-night TV screens but only one became a full-blown pop culture icon, Halloween mascot and merchandising p…
Aug. 6, 2025
Madonna's Like A Virgin Album - The Ultimate Guide
Madonna's Like A Virgin album is the LP that took her from pop star to unstoppable juggernaut. Here's Madonna's Like A Virgin - The Ultimate Guide!Introduction: The Album That Turned Madonna Into Madonna™
In 1983, Madonna was a rising star wi…
July 26, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to The X-FIles Season 1
Welcome to the Spooky Beginning
Before we jump headfirst into the Ultimate Guide to The X-Files Season 1, let’s go back to 1993 - when cell phones had antennas, the internet made weird noises, and America was collectively terrified of…
July 26, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to The X-Files
Everything you need to know about Mulder, Scully, the monsters, the mythology, and the madness - season by season.
Introduction: The Truth Is Out There… and It’s in This Guide
Over nine original seasons, two revival seasons, t…
July 6, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to The Conjuring Universe
The Ultimate Guide to The Conjuring Universe has everything you need from movie watch order, timelines, books, graphic novels, real cases and more!
What Makes the Conjuring Universe So Popular?
It always starts with a whisper in the dark. A music …
July 5, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to the Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise
Whether you're a new fan or a long time sea dweller, there's something for everyone in our Ultimate Guide to The Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise.
Ahoy, matey! Whether you’re a long-time fan or a landlubber just discovering the world …
July 1, 2025
Hey Vern! It's the Ultimate Guide to Ernest P. Worrell
Hey Vern! It's the ultimate guide to Ernest P. Worrell, Jim Varney, his movies & his legacy!
In our current world of gritty reboots and cinematic universes that require a Ph.D. and a flowchart to understand, don't you ever miss when mov…
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May 18, 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Every A24 Horror Movie Ever Released [Updated]
The Ultimate Guide to Every A24 Horror Movie Ever Released is your ultimate watch list guide - or a collection of information on your favorite horror movies!
A24. The name alone conjures a specific feeling among film fans, especially those who dabb…
May 8, 2025
Essential Guide to Every Apple TV+ Movie, Film & Documentary
Here's your Essential Guide to Every Apple TV+ Movie, Film and Documentary to help you find your next favorite!
Welcome to the definitive guide for navigating the ever-expanding universe of Apple TV+! We've got your comprehensive, alphabeti…
May 7, 2025
Essential Guide to Every Apple TV+ Show
Your Essential Guide to Every Apple TV+ Show & TV Series
Welcome to the definitive guide for navigating the ever-expanding universe of Apple TV+! We've got your comprehensive, alphabetical list of Apple Original shows and series available on …
April 25, 2025
Madonna's Debut Self Titled Album, 'Madonna' : The Ultimate Guide
Madonna: The Debut, Self Titled Album That Began A Legacy The Ultimate Guide to 'Madonna'
Madonna Louise Ciccone's self-titled debut album, Madonna, released on July 27, 1983, is far more than a mere musical introduction - it is a cultu…
April 6, 2025
Iron Man (2008) - The Ultimate Guide to the Birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Iron Man (2008): The Ultimate Guide to the Birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Iron ManMarvel StudiosMay 2, 2008126 minutesThe Infinity SagaPhase One, 1st FilmMCU, 1st FilmPrevious MCU Release: Not ApplicableNext MCU Release: The Incredible Hu…