Popcorn Paparazzi

We’re back in space this week reviewing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, one of the most hyped animated sequels in a while. This time, Mario and the crew take on a new galaxy-sized adventure filled with familiar faces and a few surprises along the way. Did it capture that same magic… or should it have stayed in another galaxy? Let’s just say, we have thoughts. And we’re not holding back.

This week, we’re heading to space with Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling When a man wakes up alone on a spacecraft with no memory, and somehow holds the fate of humanity in his hands, things get intense fast. We break down everything from the story and performances to the film’s most talked-about character (yes… Rocky 👀), and of course answer the ultimate question: 👉 is it worth the watch...

We took a deep dive Into The Manosphere… and honestly? It’s a lot. This latest from Louis Theroux (now on Netflix) explores the world of men, masculinity, and the red pill influencers turning it into a business. It’s thought-provoking, a little chaotic, and definitely not an easy watch. And in true Popcorn Paparazzi fashion… 👉 we couldn’t even agree on it. 🎙️ Press play to hear both sides 🍿

Pixar really said, “What if… beaver robot?” and honestly? It works. 🦫 This week we’re breaking down Hoppers, where Mabel goes full sci-fi queen and uploads her consciousness into a robotic animal to uncover a whole new world. Casual. Between the visuals, the characters, and a story that actually delivers, we’re here to say: 👉 Yes, it’s worth leaving your couch for. Tune in as we spill all the po...

This week on Popcorn Paparazzi, we’re breaking down The Bride!, directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring a seriously stacked cast: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penélope Cruz, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Peter Sarsgaard. Set in 1930s Chicago, Frankenstein decides he needs a companion… so naturally a doctor brings a murdered woman back to life as The Bride. What follows? Romance, chaos, and a little s...

This week we’re going full 80s, spandex, big hair, synth vibes, and of course the unforgettable magic of Jim Henson’s puppet creations. We’re stepping into the maze with Labyrinth, where David Bowie is exactly who he’s meant to be: larger than life, effortlessly iconic, and ruling every frame as the Goblin King. We’re sharing fun facts you may have never heard before, breaking down the performance...

We grew up watching it. Now we’re unpacking it. In this episode, we break down Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, from Miss Jay and Mr. Jay’s revelations, to the contestant trauma, to the behind-the-scenes chaos that changed how we see the show forever. Is the documentary worth your time? We think so, and we’ll tell you exactly why.

This week’s Battle at the Box Office is giving: 🌧️ toxic love on the moors 🤖 one man vs the AI apocalypse Wuthering Heights vs Good Luck, Don’t Die, Have Fun. We talk performances, themes, ambition, and whether either film truly sticks the landing. Because dramatic doesn’t always mean good… and chaotic doesn’t always mean messy.

This week on the pod, we’re taking a very stressful detour to a deserted island with Send Help. Sam Raimi is back behind the camera for the first time since Drag Me to Hell, and he did not come to play. Starring Rachel McAdams, this survival thriller delivers deserted-island chaos, nonstop tension, and plenty of nail-biting moments that had our anxiety levels sky-high. We break down what totally w...

Set your course for 1987, because we’re revisiting Spaceballs 🚀✨ Mel Brooks’ iconic parody of sci-fi didn’t just roast the genre, it perfected it. We share fun facts from the making of the film, revisit the jokes, and decide if Spaceballs still hits after 38 years. Spoiler: the Schwartz is still strong. Get cozy, hit play, and join us as we go plaid 🎧🍿

The holiday break is over and so is our peace 😌🎄 we’re back with a full movie catch-up episode. This week, we’re covering everything we watched during the break: the hits, the misses, and the ones we’ll probably never think about again. If you’re looking for recommendations (or warnings), we’ve got you covered.

It’s our Christmas Spectacular 2025, and we’re getting festive… in the most chaotic way possible. This year, we surprised each other with the Christmas movie that gets us into the holiday spirit, Sarah chose Home Alone, while I brought Krampus. Yes. Very different vibes. We break down both films, dig into fun facts, compare their surprisingly similar themes, and decide whether holiday cheer comes...

This week, we stepped into the afterlife with Eternity, where forever isn’t just a concept, it’s a choice. Joan, played by Elizabeth Olsen, finds herself facing the world’s most stressful romantic dilemma: spend eternity with her longtime husband of 60 years, Larry (Miles Teller)… or reunite with her first love, who heroically died in the Korean War but is suddenly very much back in the picture (C...

This week, we’re slithering back into the world of Zootopia. Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) return for their biggest case yet in Zootopia 2, teaming up with their new reptilian bestie Gary De’Snake (Ke Huy Quan) to uncover why reptiles are mysteriously banned from the city. Old friends pop in, new faces steal scenes, and the dynamic duo’s chemistry is still as sharp a...

We’re heading back to Oz this week with Wicked: For Good, and trust us, the Emerald City has never looked this good. ✨💚 In this episode, we break down whether this return trip is worth your time. From stunning visuals, jaw-dropping sets, and spellbinding costumes to some truly standout performances from the core cast, this film goes big in every direction. And yes… seeing Dorothy again hit us ri...

This week we crack open the newly remastered Frankenstein, starring Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Victor Frankenstein, science’s most dramatic overachiever, creates a creature, chaos ensues, and everyone could really use a therapist. Visually? Stunning. A full gothic buffet of moody sets, lush costumes, and “should I move into this castle?” vibes. But is this two-hour m...

This week, we’re diving into Shattered, a horror anthology made up of five twisted tales that peek into the darkest corners of the human mind. From a vengeful chef serving cold revenge to a dying dad’s unsettling last wish, this one’s got everything: chaos, carnage, and a surprisingly solid binge. We break down every eerie chapter and answer the ultimate question, is Shattered worth your time to s...

This week, we’re rocking our way through a double feature, the 1992 classic The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and Hulu’s shiny new reboot. In the original, a picture-perfect family hires a seemingly perfect nanny… who turns out to be terrifyingly good at multitasking (revenge, manipulation, and interior design). Meanwhile, Hulu’s reboot tries to modernize the story, and somehow loses all the tension,...

Ring, ring… it’s The Black Phone 2, and it’s calling collect. Ethan Hawke returns as The Grabber, but does this sequel have enough to keep us on the line? Between Gwen’s dream-phone visions and Finn’s post-trauma spiral, we had plenty to scream about, and not always for the right reasons. 😅 One of us hung up. The other answered. Tune in to see who’s still on the call. 🎧💀

It’s our Halloween Special, and we’re doing something a little different (and possibly unwise): revisiting the first horror movies that scarred us for life and started our love affair with the genre. 💀 One of us met a foul-mouthed doll with a voodoo problem (Child’s Play, 1988), while the other couldn’t sleep thanks to a guy who kills you in your dreams (A Nightmare on Elm Street, 1984). Cute, ri...

This week, we’re hopping in the time machine and heading back to 1995 for a dose of Halloween nostalgia with Casper! Starring Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, and every ’90s girl’s ghostly crush, Devon Sawa. 💭✨ It’s been 30 years (ouch), so we had to ask, does Casper still hold up, or should it stay buried in the VHS graveyard? Spoiler: we both think it’s still got that friendly ghost magic. 👻 We...

This week, we’re diving into Him, the Jordan Peele, produced fever dream where football, cults, and religion all collide. Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, and Julia Fox bring the drama. Cam learns the hard way that meeting your hero might just ruin your life (and your season). 🏈✨ Is it a touchdown worth the ticket price or just another fumble you should stream from the couch? We’re split again this...

Lace up, listeners, we’re hitting the pavement with The Long Walk, the latest Stephen King adaptation that proves cardio can, in fact, kill. In this dystopian death march, a group of teenage boys are forced to walk non-stop or face a very permanent timeout. No breaks. No bathroom stops. Just endless road, existential dread, and surprisingly touching bro-mance. Is this film a haunting exploration o...

This week, we watched Borderline, the chaotic, genre-defying directorial debut from Cocaine Bear writer Jimmy Warden, because when you’ve written a movie about a bear on blow, where else do you go but into the mind of a lovesick sociopath? Ray Nicholson (yes, his last name is what you think it is) stars as Paul, a guy so obsessed with pop star Sofia (Samara Weaving) that he thinks stalking her is...

This week, we’re deep in Texas, where the only thing hotter than the sun is the drama! The Hunting Wives has everything: power plays, dirty politics, messy passion, and a crew of frenemies led by Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman. Think Southern charm meets scandalous secrets... with a side of gunfire. But here's the million-dollar question: Is this 8-episode rollercoaster worth your binge or just a...