Erin Maxwell

Erin has been scribbling about pop culture for the better part of two decades, with stints at Variety, The Daily Mail, LA Weekly, and The Village Voice. She has covered everything from comic books and awards shows to animation, horror, and, of course, TV. Her small screen favorites run the gamut: classics like The Wire, sci-fi staples like Severance and Black Mirror, horror essentials like Hannibal, American Horror Story, and Interview with the Vampire, comic-book dramas like Daredevil: Born Again and The Penguin, lush period pieces like The Gilded Age and Shogun, Canadian chaos like Shoresy, and for reasons even she cannot explain, Lifetime’s VC Andrews’ Universe (the VCU). She also likes snacks.

circa 1930: A family sitting round a large table for an old fashioned Christmas dinner. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

On a Budget This Thanksgiving? 5 Depression-Era Dishes That Hold Up

These recipes are making a comeback.

GONE WITH THE WIND, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, final scene 1939

Why Clark Gable Almost Quit ‘Gone With The Wind’ Over This Iconic Scene

The legendary actor almost left the production a few times.

SUPERMAN, Christopher Reeve, 1978. ©Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

Christopher Reeve Was Set for ‘The Running Man’ Until a Sudden Change Forced Him Out

Why did Superman exit the original movie?

THE RAINBOW, Ozzy Osbourne, 2019. © Gravitas Ventures / Courtesy Everett Collection; LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Roger Waters performs onstage at Crypto.com Arena on September 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Osbournes Fire Back After Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Slams Ozzy

The musician took a shot at Ozzy, and his family fired back, calling him ‘pathetic’ and comparing him to Grandpa on ‘The Simpsons.’

FLAMINGO ROAD, Morgan Fairchild, 1981-82, © NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Morgan Fairchild Revealed How Jerry Falwell Boosted Her Career

In the ’80s, the religious right tried to topple the actress, but it backfired spectacularly.

'Turkey Drop' - 'WKRP in Cincinatti'

Was the Legendary ‘WKRP In Cincinnati’ Turkey Drop Episode Based on a Real Event?

What is the story behind the one of the best Thanksgiving episodes of all time?

FRANKENSTEIN. Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth in Frankenstein. Cr. Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

‘Frankenstein’ Details to Know Before Your Next Rewatch

Before you rewatch the Netflix epic, enhance your experience with these small but important details.

Eddie Murphy. Cr. Mark Seliger

Eddie Murphy Breaks Down the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Scene That Almost Everyone Got Wrong

The comedian breaks down one of the most misunderstood scenes in the 1984 comedy.

Being Eddie. Eddie Murphy. Cr. ©2025 Eddie Murphy/Courtesy of Netflix

New Eddie Murphy Documentary Addresses the Murder of His Father

The comedian shares stories about his childhood in new Netflix doc.

NBC FOLLIES, Sammy Davis, Jr., 1973. ph: Sherman Weisburd / TV Guide / ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection; NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Melissa Gilbert and Mark Moses curtain call during the

How a Wild Night Out Made ‘Little House’s Melissa Gilbert a Friend to Sammy Davis Jr.

Her retelling of the bizarre night out was called ‘the most amazing Hollywood story you will ever hear.’

IMAGINE: JOHN LENNON, John Lennon, 1988, photo from recording of 'Imagine' album, 1971

What Happened to John Sinclair? The Man Who Got 10 Years for 2 Joints & Inspired the John Lennon Song

New documentary details what the former Beatles member did to help the activist.

John Lennon, with Yoko Ono at London's Heathrow Airport ca. 1969

‘They Pulled My Hair & Hit My Head’: Yoko Ono Details Her Abuse by Beatles Fans in New Doc

A private conversation reveals the mistreatment Ono received.

Death by Lightning starring Michael Shannon, Nick Offerman and Matthew Macfadyen

9 Things Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ Got Right & Wrong

How much of the new limited series from Netflix is true? And how much is false?

Being Eddie. Eddie Murphy in Being Eddie. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix ©2025

New Documentary Reveals Eddie Murphy Secretly Paid for Hero’s Funeral

Murphy’s acts of generosity were revealed in Netflix’s ‘Being Eddie.’

'Michael' movie from Lionsgate

‘Michael’: See the Michael Jackson Biopic Cast vs. Their Real-Life Counterparts

How well do the actors match the real people they’re playing?

FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH, Phoebe Cates, 1982

Whatever Happened to ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ and ‘Gremlins’ Star Phoebe Cates?

She was the ‘It’ girl of the ’80s, then she disappeared. Why?

17th May 1966: German actress Elke Sommer at her Beverly Hills home. (Photo by Harry Benson/Express/Getty Images);Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor (1917-2016) looks at a handheld mirror after applying eyeliner, Dorchester Hotel, London, August 25th 1957. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Time Zsa Zsa Gabor’s On-Set Feud Turned Into a $3 Million Lawsuit

Marking Elke Sommer’s birthday with the tale of how a little on-set shade escalated into a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.

Cyndi Lauper; Outkast; Chubby Checker; Chris Cornell of Soundgarden

2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: The Induction Ceremony, Potential Performers & What to Expect

Who will be there, when to watch, and who will be honored.

THE MUMMY RETURNS, Rachel Weisz, Brendan Fraser, 2001. ; THE MUMMY, Boris Karloff, 1932; Photo Credit: Universal Pictures

Explaining ‘The Mummy’ Universe – Where the Latest Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz Entry Falls in It

Unwrapping every ‘Mummy’ film franchise from Karloff to Cruise.

Patrick Labyorteaux and Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty Shocked ‘Little House’ Castmate with ‘Disgusting’ Note on ‘Heathers’ Set

Former costars shares hilarious story about the late actress.

'It: Welcome to Derry'

Every Easter Egg & Reference in the ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Opening

The opening montage hides the sinister secrets of Stephen King’s favorite little town.

A VERY BRADY SEQUEL, Gary Cole, 1996. (c) Paramount Pictures/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.; LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: Gary Cole attends CBS' Fall Schedule Celebration at Paramount Studios on May 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Gary Cole Says Original ‘Brady Bunch’ Cast’s Approval of 1995 Movie ‘Meant a Lot’ (Exclusive)

The ‘NCIS’ star reflects on how the parody became a cult classic, why it worked, and his favorite memories from set.

BEWITCHED, Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, 1964-1972

Is ‘Bewitched’ Too Outdated and Sexist to Return to TV? A Look at the Upcoming Remake

A reimagining is in the works, but will this Darrin be as demanding as the original?

Selena Perez, (1971-1995); SELENA MURDER TRIAL, Socorra Mora as Yolanda Saldivar, the murderer, 1996.

Where is Selena’s Killer Now?

She shot the beloved singer in cold blood, yet still denies the motives behind her actions to this day.

Diane Ladd - 'Alice'

Screen Legend Diane Ladd Dies at 89

She was best known for her films ‘Wild at Heart,’ ‘Rambling Rose,’ and ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.’

<> at the Egyptian Theatre on April 30, 2015 in Hollywood, California. The World Premiere Of

Adrianne Curry Reveals the Horrifying Truth of Her ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Makeover

Reality star reveals the awful details of the traumatic makeover in teary Instagram post.

THE WALTONS, (from left): Mary Beth McDonough, John Walmsley, Judy Norton-Taylor, 1972-81

This Disgusting Behind-the-Scenes Fact About ‘The Waltons’ Made The Cast’s Stomach Turn

‘I don’t want to talk about the dinner scenes. They were a nightmare…’

A trio of Andys: Antony Starr in 'Samo Lives,' Evan Peters in 'American Horror Story,' and David Bowie in 'Basquiat'

Best Onscreen Depictions of Andy Warhol in TV & Movies (PHOTOS)

A long list of notable actors have stepped into the role of the artist.

Actor Jack Merrill was John Wayne Gacy's victim

Actor Jack Merrill Has Theory Why Serial Killer John Wayne Gacy Let Him Go

‘Law and Order’ alum goes into detail about terrifying experience.

'Flowers in the Attic,' 'Flowers in the Attic: Origins,' 'Ruby,' and 'Dawn'

Every V.C. Andrews Lifetime Movie Event & Series, Ranked From Best to Worst

A look at the best and the worst takes on V.C. Andrews from Lifetime.