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Meg is a British-Canadian freelance writer based in southeast London whose favorite topics include classic films, rom-coms, period dramas, TV, Millennials, pop culture, books and style. Her writing can be found in Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, GQ, i-D, the Independent, Little White Lies, Bustle and more.

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Leo Woodall’s ‘Bridget Jones’ Wet Shirt Moment Is So Hot

SOAKING WET

“Bridget Jones” fans are shrieking with delight at the steamy, hilarious scene. But—hear us out—it actually is steeped in important movie history, and has surprising meaning.

Meg Walters | Published Feb 15, 2025

This Actor Has Played JFK in Six Different Movies

LITTLE BOY BLUE

“Maria” marks the *sixth time* Caspar Phillipson has played John F. Kennedy, Jr., after “Blonde,” “Jackie,” and more. He tells Obsessed how he cornered the market on the role.

Meg Walters | Published Dec 12, 2024

Every Clever Film Reference in ‘Only Murders’ Season 4

SHOWBIZ!

Did you catch that nod to “Singin’ in the Rain?” How about, um, “Ace Ventura?” Here’s our guide to all the clever, decidedly varied references to famous movies in the new season.

Meg Walters | Published Oct 28, 2024

Working With ‘Ghosts’ Prepared Rose McIver for Being a Mom

PARANORMAL PARENTING

The star of “Ghosts” talks about the more “existential” new season and the strange, unexpected ways her character’s relationship with invisible spirits prepared her for motherhood.

Meg Walters | Published Oct 23, 2024

‘Only Murders’ Has the Best Character Names on TV

THE NAME GAME

A standing ovation for the delightfully bizarre names—Sazz Pataki! Bunny Folger! Professor Dudenoff!—and an attempt to figure why they’re integral to the show’s success.

Meg Walters | Published Aug 28, 2024

‘Emily in Paris’ Introduced a #MeToo Plot. It Was…Yikes.

‘SHE-RO’

An attempt to script a sensitive #MeToo storyline into the frothy show was as cringe-inducing as you’d expect—and proof that the series has outgrown its self-absorbed heroine.

Meg Walters | Published Aug 20, 2024

Zendaya, JFK Jr., and the Viral ‘Challengers’ T-Shirt

FASHION COURT

Is the “I Told Ya” shirt worn in the film—and now by the stars on the press tour—an emotional Easter egg? A nod to JFK Jr.? A savvy marketing tactic? The answer is: Yes.

Meg Walters | Published Apr 29, 2024

‘Girls5Eva’: (Almost) Every Pop Culture Reference, Explained

GOLD MINE

From girl groups of the ’90s to today’s memes, the musical comedy—which has found a new home at Netflix—is a veritable buffet of pop culture Easter eggs.

Meg Walters | Published Mar 19, 2024

The Talking Fetus—and Wild Cameo—in ‘Dune 2,’ Explained

OH, BABY

A very chatty unborn baby gets more screen time than Anya Taylor-Joy, and for good reason.

Meg Walters | Published Mar 05, 2024

The ‘Barbie’ Girl Is Dead, and ‘The Sopranos’ Is to Blame

AN OFFER WE CAN’T REFUSE

Last year was all about girls wearing hot pink and hair bows. This year, women are decked out in fur coats while binge-watching gangster shows and mob movies.

Meg Walters | Published Feb 05, 2024

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