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Ben Shapiro recently highlighted three major cultural topics: the critically acclaimed series Severance, Mattel’s latest Monster High release, and Disney’s controversial Snow White remake. Here’s a breakdown of his analysis and the key details surrounding these subjects.
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Apple TV+’s Severance has been praised as one of the most innovative shows on television. The series explores employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a medical procedure called “severance,” which splits their memories between work (“innies”) and personal lives (“outies”). This creates a dystopian workplace where characters grapple with identity, free will, and corporate control. Shapiro called it a “very weird show” with “Lost-like mysteries,” praising its clever storytelling and surreal tone while expressing cautious optimism about its unresolved plot threads.
Season 2 faced significant delays due to Hollywood strikes and creative overhauls, as creators Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller prioritized perfection over rushed production. The team reshot scenes and adjusted scripts to maintain the show’s unique atmosphere, blending workplace satire with existential horror.
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Mattel’s 2025 Fang Club exclusive Venus McFlytrap doll leans into bold, nature-inspired design. The doll features:
– A 10.5-inch frame with 11 points of articulation
– Botanical details like vine-wrapped heels and mossy velvet tights
– A thorn-themed aesthetic with exaggerated sleeves and a “backpiece” of synthetic foliage
The doll aligns with Monster High’s mission to celebrate individuality, though its $99 price tag and limited availability (Mattel Creations exclusive) have sparked mixed reactions among collectors.
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Disney’s live-action Snow White has drawn criticism for replacing the original’s focus on beauty with a heavy-handed socialist allegory. The remake frames the Evil Queen’s tyranny as economic exploitation, with characters blaming her “greedy policies” for poverty and justifying theft as resistance. Rachel Zegler’s Snow White undergoes a “privilege reckoning,” lectured about her castle-dwelling elite status.
Early reviews panned the film as “flat” and “visually cheap,” despite a $250 million budget. Critics noted Zegler’s inconsistent stance—she initially dismissed the 1937 classic as “weird” and “sexist” but later called the remake “the honor of a lifetime” amid its theatrical release. Shapiro and others argue the film’s political messaging overshadows its storytelling, calling it “clunky” and devoid of Disney’s signature charm.
### Final Thoughts
While Severance continues to captivate audiences with its cerebral suspense, Mattel’s Monster High dolls and Disney’s Snow White remake highlight ongoing debates about creativity, ideological messaging, and corporate legacy in entertainment.
