The Popcorn Podcast

🎬 Is Primetime one of A24’s most unsettling movies yet? This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan review Primetime (2026), the new A24 psychological thriller starring Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the television journalist known for To Catch a Predator . Directed by Lance Oppenheim, the film explores the world of early-2000s television, where hidden-camera investigations and confronta...

🟢 We've reached the end of LANTERNS Season 1! Tommy and Ryan are back on The Popcorn Podcast to review the final two episodes of HBO's Lanterns , breaking down Episodes 7 and 8 and everything that led to the Season 1 finale. After spending the entire season trying to uncover the truth, we finally get answers about who killed Hal Jordan , the Manhunter mystery, and what happened in Rushvil...

🎬 It's time to talk about the filmmakers behind our favorite movies! On this episode of The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan reveal their Top 10 Favorite Movie Directors , discussing the filmmakers who have had the biggest impact on their love of cinema. For each director, we share our favorite movies, debate which film we consider their best, and explain what makes their work stand out. From...

It's a HUGE week for The Popcorn Podcast! Tommy and Ryan are back to review Episodes 5 & 6 of HBO's LANTERNS , before turning their attention to Resident Evil (2026) from writer-director Zach Cregger. First, we break down the latest episodes of Lanterns , including the fallout from the Manhunter mystery, the evolving relationship between Hal Jordan and John Stewart , Guy Gardner's...

🍿 It's time for another Letterboxd roundup! Tommy rides solo on this episode of The Popcorn Podcast to break down four of his recent movie entries: Onslaught, Hope, By Any Means, and Psycho Killer . Tommy talks through his thoughts on Onslaught , the new action-horror movie from Adam Wingard, before diving into Hope , the Korean sci-fi horror thriller from filmmaker Na Hong-jin. He also gives...

LANTERNS is officially heating up! This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan review Episodes 3 and 4 of HBO's LANTERNS , breaking down some of the biggest character moments and reveals of the season so far. We start with Episode 3 and its deeper exploration of John Stewart , his backstory, and his complicated path toward becoming a Green Lantern. Then we jump into Episode 4 as the inve...

👻 Tommy is riding solo into The Further! This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy reviews Insidious: Out of the Further , the latest installment in the supernatural horror franchise. In this full-spoiler Insidious: Out of the Further review , Tommy breaks down the story, performances, scares, demons, The Further, franchise connections, and the biggest moments from the movie. How does Insidious: O...

🟢 The Green Lanterns have finally arrived! This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan review the first two episodes of HBO's Lanterns , the newest series set in James Gunn's DC Universe. We discuss the introduction of Hal Jordan and John Stewart , Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre's performances, the show's grounded murder-mystery approach, and how HBO is bringing the Green La...

The End of Oak Street has arrived, and we've got filmmaker and content creator Derek Bauder joining us for the review! 🍿 This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy and Ryan sit down with the amazing Derek Bauder to discuss The End of Oak Street , the new sci-fi thriller written and directed by David Robert Mitchell and starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor. We break down the movie's stor...

The Dance of the Dragons reaches another major turning point as we review the final two episodes of House of the Dragon Season 3 ! Tommy and Ryan break down Episodes 7 and 8, discussing the biggest moments, character decisions, betrayals, deaths, political moves, and the consequences that will shape the future of the Targaryen civil war. We also dive into the House of the Dragon Season 3 finale ,...

Spider-Man swings back onto the big screen, and we're breaking down Spider-Man: Brand New Day in our full spoiler review! This week on The Popcorn Podcast , Tommy Cresta and Ryan Foran discuss everything from the film's biggest action sequences and emotional moments to its performances, surprises, and how it reshapes Spider-Man's future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Did Marvel fina...

It's another packed week in entertainment, and we're covering it all. We kick off the episode by discussing the biggest movie news, television news, casting announcements, trailers, and industry updates from the past week. From the latest Marvel and DC developments to upcoming blockbuster releases and streaming updates, we break down the stories that have everyone talking. Then we dive int...

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is finally here, and it's the main event of this week's episode. We kick things off with our full The Odyssey review, breaking down Christopher Nolan's latest epic adaptation and discussing whether it lives up to the massive expectations surrounding one of the most anticipated movies of the year. From the performances and cinematography to the storyt...

It's a packed episode this week as we break down the biggest movie and TV news stories making headlines before heading back to Westeros for our review of Episode 4 of  House of the Dragon  Season 3. We discuss the latest casting announcements, trailers, industry news, and everything else that has the entertainment world buzzing. Then, we dive deep into another pivotal episode of  House of the...

The Dance of the Dragons is no longer a looming threat, it's here. This week, Tommy and Ryan break down Episode 3 of House of the Dragon Season 3, diving into the episode's biggest twists, political maneuvering, and dragon-fueled spectacle. As the conflict between the Blacks and the Greens continues to escalate, every decision carries devastating consequences. We discuss the standout perfo...

The Dance of the Dragons is heating up. This week, we kick things off by breaking down Episode 2 of House of the Dragon Season 3. As tensions continue to rise across Westeros, we discuss the biggest character moments, shifting alliances, dragon action, and what this episode means for the war to come. We also share our favorite scenes, standout performances, and predictions for where the season is...

Westeros is back. This week, Tommy and Ryan break down the Season Premiere of House of the Dragon and discuss everything from the biggest character moments to the political maneuvering, shocking developments, and dragon-filled spectacle that made this episode such an exciting return. The boys dive into where the major players stand after last season's events, which storylines have them most ex...

Tommy is flying solo this week to review Leviticus , the latest horror film from NEON that has horror fans talking. Known for releasing some of the most unique and unsettling films in recent years, NEON is back with another nightmare, and Tommy is diving deep into what makes Leviticus work, where it stumbles, and whether it lives up to the studio's growing reputation for elevated horror. From...

This week, Ryan and Tommy dive into Masters of the Universe and explore why it may be one of the most overlooked movies of the year. Far more than just another effects-heavy blockbuster, the film embraces the campy spirit that made the franchise a cult classic, delivering a fun mix of action, humor, nostalgia, and larger-than-life characters. Tommy shares his longtime love for the franchise while...

Summer blockbuster season is officially here, and we're counting down the movies and TV shows we can't wait to watch. In this episode, the boys rank their most anticipated releases of the summer, from major franchise films and horror movies to prestige television and surprise wildcards. Which projects are generating the most hype? Which ones are being slept on? And what releases could end...

This week, we're tackling one of the most anticipated horror projects in recent memory: Backrooms . Born from one of the internet's most unsettling creepypastas, Backrooms has finally made the jump to the big screen with the backing of A24. We break down the atmosphere, scares, lore, filmmaking, and whether this adaptation successfully captures what made the original phenomenon so terrifying. But...

Tommy is back solo this week to break down Episode 7 of The Boys Season 5, and things are officially spiraling out of control heading into the finale. From shocking character moments to brutal confrontations and the nonstop tension that only The Boys can deliver, Tommy dives into everything that worked, what caught him off guard, and where the series could be heading next. Are the writers setting...

Tommy’s flying solo this week for a packed episode covering three very different projects that all have people talking. First up is Obsession , the newest film from Curry Barker, a creator who continues building a strong reputation in the indie horror space. Then Tommy dives into The Punisher: One Last Kill , breaking down the action, tone, and whether it captures what makes Frank Castle such an i...

This week was INSANE. We’re breaking down Episodes 5 & 6 of The Boys Season 5 alongside Episodes 7 & 8 of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and both shows are going completely off the rails. The Boys continues escalating the madness with brutal confrontations, shocking character moments, and the kind of chaos only this show can deliver. Meanwhile, Daredevil keeps turning up the pressure as M...

We might be at a turning point…This week, we’re breaking down Episode 4 of The Boys Season 5 and Episode 6 of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and both shows are starting to hit critical mass. The Boys continues to spiral into full-blown madness with bigger risks, wilder moments, and characters making decisions that could change everything. Meanwhile, Daredevil keeps tightening the pressure, pushin...