Saturday Night Popcorn

In this episode, we dive into the latest DC blockbuster, The Flash, starring Ezra Miller as the fastest man alive. We share our thoughts on the film’s plot, characters, action, humor, and multiverse implications. We also discuss the performances of Michael Keaton and Sasha Calle, who play Batman and Supergirl, respectively, in the film. How does The Flash compare to other DC films, such as Zack Sn...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode where we discuss the 2017 film The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise as a soldier who accidentally unleashes an ancient evil princess. We talk about the plot, the characters, the action scenes, the special effects, and the controversial reception of the film. We also compare it to the previous Mummy films and the original Universal Monsters franchise. ...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of movie madness! This week, we’re taking on one of the most notorious flops of all time: Battlefield Earth.  Released in 2000, this sci-fi disaster stars John Travolta as a ruthless alien overlord who enslaves humanity in the year 3000. Based on the novel by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, the film was a passion project for Travolta, who als...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of movie reviews and trivia. This week, we’re talking about the 1993 film Much Ado About Nothing, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, along with Emma Thompson, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, and Kate Beckinsale in her film debut.  This film is a romantic comedy based on William Shakespeare’s play of the same name, which tells the story of...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of movie madness! This week, we’re taking a trip to Mars with the 2005 film Doom, starring Dwayne Johnson (credited as The Rock) and Karl Urban.  Based on the popular video game series, Doom follows a team of marines who are sent to a research facility on the red planet, where they encounter genetically enhanced creatures that are hell-bent on ki...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of horror movie reviews and discussions.  This week, we’re talking about Five Nights at Freddy’s, the 2023 film adaptation of the popular video game series created by Scott Cawthon. The film follows Mike Schmidt, a troubled security guard who takes a night-time job at an abandoned family entertainment center, where he discovers that the four anim...

Do you like talking cats and dogs, severed heads, and musical numbers? Then you might enjoy The Voices, a dark comedy horror film starring Ryan Reynolds as a mentally ill factory worker who becomes a serial killer. In this episode, we discuss the film’s twisted humor, its portrayal of schizophrenia, and its surprising ending. We also share our thoughts on the performances of Gemma Arterton, Anna K...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode where we discuss and review the latest movies.  This week, we’re talking about El Conde, a dark comedy horror film by Chilean director Pablo Larraín that reimagines the dictator Augusto Pinochet as a 250-year-old vampire who wants to die. We’ll discuss the film’s satire, symbolism, cinematography, and performances, as well as the historical and p...

Are you ready to explore the dark and twisted secrets of the Paris catacombs?  Join us on Saturday Night Popcorn as we dive into the 2014 horror film As Above, So Below, directed by John Erick Dowdle and starring Perdita Weeks, Ben Feldman, and Edwin Hodge. We will discuss the film’s plot, themes, symbolism, and references to alchemy and Dante’s Inferno. We will also share our opinions on the film...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode where we dive into the dark and twisted world of Lars von Trier’s The House That Jack Built.  This controversial film stars Matt Dillon as Jack, a serial killer who views his murders as artistic expressions. Join us as we discuss the film’s plot, themes, symbolism, and reception. We also share our opinions on the film’s graphic violence, provocat...

Welcome to Saturday Night Popcorn, the podcast where we talk about movies. In this episode, we are going to discuss the 2015 film Crimson Peak, directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, Jessica Chastain, and Charlie Hunnam.  Crimson Peak is a gothic romance film that follows an aspiring author who marries a mysterious English baronet and moves to his haunted mansi...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another special episode of Sunday Morning Hangover where we dive into the fascinating world of bodybuilding and the films that document it. We will be discussing the 1977 classic Pumping Iron, which follows Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno as they compete for the title of Mr. Olympia, and the 2013 film Generation Iron, which features modern bodybuilding st...

Welcome to Saturday Night Popcorn, the podcast where we talk about the latest and greatest in horror cinema. In this episode, we dive into the 2022 films X and Pearl from Ti West, the master of slow-burn horror. X is a slasher film that follows a group of porn actors who encounter a murderous elderly couple on a remote farm. Pearl is a prequel that explores the origin story of the title villain, a...

Welcome to Saturday Night Popcorn, the podcast where we talk about movies, TV shows, and everything pop culture. In this episode, we are going to discuss the 2014 film Paddington, a charming and heartwarming adaptation of the beloved children’s books by Michael Bond. Paddington tells the story of a young bear who travels from Peru to London in search of a new home and a family. Along the way, he e...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of movie reviews and trivia. This week, we are talking about Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, the 2005 stop-motion animated comedy film directed by Nick Park and Steve Box. Join us as we discuss the plot, the characters, the animation, and the humor of this Oscar-winning film. We will also share some fun facts about the product...

Welcome to Saturday Night Popcorn, the podcast where we talk about movies. In this special episode of Sunday Morning Hangover, we are going to discuss Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame, two of the most epic and successful superhero films ever made. We will explore the plot, the characters, the themes, and the impact of these films on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fans....

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of movie magic! This week, we’re talking about the 1988 classic My Neighbor Totoro, written and directed by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli. Join us as we explore the themes of childhood, nature, and imagination in this enchanting film that has captivated audiences of all ages for over three decades. We’ll also discuss...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of movie analysis and commentary. This week, we dive into the 1988 film Akira, a landmark in Japanese animation and cyberpunk cinema. Join us as we explore the themes, symbolism, and influence of this cult classic, based on the manga by Katsuhiro Otomo. We’ll discuss the stunning visuals, the complex plot, the iconic soundtrack, and the controver...

Saturday Night Popcorn is back with another episode of movie reviews and trivia. This week, we’re talking about The French Connection, the 1971 classic that won five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director. The French Connection is a gritty and realistic thriller that follows two New York City cops, played by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, as they try to stop a massive heroin...

In this special edition of Sunday Morning Hangover, we review Bad Lieutenant, a 1992 neo-noir crime film that follows the downward spiral of a corrupt and drug-addicted cop who investigates a crime against a nun. We discuss the controversial scenes, the brilliant performance of Harvey Keitel, and the meaning behind the ending. If you’re a fan of dark and gritty films that explore themes of sin, re...

In this episode of Saturday Night Popcorn, we review The Red Circle, a 1970 French crime thriller directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. The film follows the lives of four men: a prison escapee, a master thief, an alcoholic ex-cop, and a ruthless gangster, who are all destined to meet in the red circle of fate. We discuss the film’s plot, characters, themes, and style, as well as the influence it had o...

Welcome to Saturday Night Popcorn, the podcast where we talk about movies. In this episode we discuss the 2010 film A Prophet by Jacques Audiard, a French crime drama that won the Grand Prix at Cannes and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. A Prophet tells the story of Malik El Djebena, a young Frenchman of Algerian descent who is sentenced to six years in prison for attacki...

Saturday Night Popcorn: Barbie In this episode, we discuss the 2023 American fantasy comedy film Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach. The film is based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel and stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, with a host of other Hollywood stars in supporting roles. The film follows Barbie and Ken on a journey of self-dis...

Saturday Night Popcorn: La Haine In this episode, we discuss the 1995 French social thriller film La Haine, written and directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. The film follows three young men from different ethnic backgrounds who live in a poor suburb of Paris, where tensions are high after a violent riot and a police brutality incident. We talk about the film’s themes, style, characters, and impact on Fr...

You’re listening to Saturday Night Popcorn, the podcast where we munch on some kernels and chat about cinema. In this episode, we’re going to explore The Loveless, a 1981 outlaw biker drama film that was the first feature film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and Monty Montgomery. The film features Willem Dafoe as Vance, the leader of a motorcycle gang that causes trouble in a small southern town. We’l...