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This week, I revisit the magic and meaning of It’s a Wonderful Life with returning guest and classic film historian Harry Marks. Together, we dig into the film’s fascinating production history, its rocky journey to becoming a beloved holiday staple, and why its message feels just as relevant  today as it did in the 1940s. We explore how the film’s small town setting and big hearted story quietly c...

Adrian! This week I am joined by Christian and we chat about his all time favourite movie Rocky. We deep dive the story of Rocky Balboa, the small-time Philadelphia boxer who gets an unexpected shot at the heavyweight title, and why this underdog tale still hits just as hard today. We unpack the film’s gritty realism, the iconic training montages, and how Sylvester Stallone’s unlikely rise mirrors...

TW: colonialism, violence against Indigenous Peoples, racism, historical rewriting, exploitation of marginalized communities and cultural erasure. Please listen with care. This week I dive into Disney’s 1995 animated film Pocahontas, a controversial entry in the Disney canon. The movie reimagines the real-life story of Matoaka, known as Pocahontas, an Indigenous Powhatan woman whose life and legac...

Wes joins me this week to dance through life and talk about our favourite films. We discuss everything from classic movies, to recent releases, the impact of iconic directors, the significance of the Academy Awards, and our love for musical theatre. We also both share our go to fun facts to use at a party when there isn't a dog there to pet and you are forced to speak to a human. Tune in to fi...

Today I am joined by rapper and creator PHZ-Sicks! Together we dive into the intersections of politics, racism, feminism, film, art, and music. We unpack the fallacy of the American Dream, exploring how systemic inequalities are woven into the fabric of western culture. And how artists like PHZ-Sicks use their platforms to challenge, question, and reimagine those narratives Thank you again PHZ-Sic...

Hey guys! Thought I should let you know about a cool event coming up, the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival! Taking place in Vancouver November 12th to 18th and then online November 19th to December 14th. Get your tickets now at https://vimff.org/

I've crossed oceans of time to bring you today's episode. Bram Stoker's Dracula, an over the top fever dream (or gothic nightmare) of a film. Gary Oldman is the greatest on screen version of Dracula in this haunting performance. With incredible costumes, practical effects and supporting performances (minus Keanu Reeves .... he is SO BAD) this film is a campy exploration of the life of...

Mike Moroz returns for a nostalgic episode, we dust off Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. This 1948 film was originally panned by critics but we both agree it is a timeless classic. It is perfect blend of comedy and classic horror has stood the test of time. Plus, we share the joy (and occasional jump scare!) of introducing these old school spooky movies to our own kids proving that good humo...

Marley joins me this week and we dive head first into the twisted world of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure. This 1997 masterpiece follows detective Kenichi Takabe as he descends into madness trying to understand a series of brutal murders where X marks the spot. Thank you again Marley for joining me and for choosing this film! Make sure you guys give him a follow and listen to his podcast: The Reel Lovers...

Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself? Younger, more beautiful, more perfect? Blake joins me this week to dissect the 2024 body horror The Substance. Demi Moore Elizabeth Sparkle jumps head first into her own downfall by creating Sue. This film is a commentary on the beauty standards for women especially as we age, and the real fear that grips us of losing our currency as the years...

Children of the night...welcome to this weeks episode. Together lets deep dive 1931's Dracula, and the birth of the Universal monster universe. This iteration of Dracula is so deeply immeshed into our culture that even if you haven't seen the film every frame will feel familiar. This motion picture helped bridge the gap from silent films to talkies and brought audiences some complex themes in a pr...

KT joins me to dance with the devil this week, together we deep dive Ryan Coogler’s cinematic masterpiece Sinners. This isn't your average vampire musical; it challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about identity, racism, and cultural appropriation. The core take away from this film is that the true horror is the treatment of the black characters and the systemic oppression inflic...

Ruh-Roh! Emma of the impact joins me this week to solve the mystery of Scooby Doo. This 2002 millennial classic takes us to Spooky Island where the gang must figure out what is behind the strange behaviour of the kids who visit there. So grab your Scooby Snacks and you have to do is to come out into the dark shadowy part of the woods, where no one can see you..... Make sure you give Emma a follow...

JR joins me today for a bonus episode. He is one of my favourite creators. I came across him on my FYP a few months ago and I’ve been hooked on his content ever since. If you are looking for deeply insightful commentary on recent films, retroactive reviews and social issues, JR is your guy to follow. We discussed passion for writing, his go to watches and our mutual love of a good ol’ childhood cl...

Bryan from Mometu joins me today for food, drink and ghosts and perhaps even a few murders. We are deep diving House on Haunted Hill, isn't that amusing? It is a classic B-Horror movie featuring the legendary Vincent Price. He hosts a party offering his guest $10,000 if they stay the night....and survive. Thanks again to Bryan for coming on for this one. House on Haunted Hill is available on Momet...

The Vancouver International Film Festival is happening October 2nd-12th. I have the privilege this year of attending as press! With 170 different title screening this is an event you dont want to miss! Listen for whats to come! Get tickets at: https://viff.org/ Follow along their social media pages: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viffest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viffest/?hl=en

Kicking off Spooky Season here at Get Your Popcorn! No better way to do it than with my fellow Dis-nerds Adam and Emilie. The three of us had an Oogie Boogie Bash of a time discussing all things Disney, tune in for some hard core Disney adulting. Also my microphone had problems during recording, so my apologies for the less than stellar audio !

Writer/Director Andrew Koltuniuk joins me today to discuss his new film "Letting Go of Jack." This coming of age, road trip film follows Brandon on route to Colorado in his old Ford Broncho when a break down leads him to meeting Amber who joins him for the journey. It is available on Amazon Prime to stream. Check it out and support independent film. Make sure you give Andrew and The Guild a follow...

Ending our Summer of Spielberg with a film that I feel he was the wrong director for. TW: This episode is a heavy one guys. The Color Purple is the 1985 film adaption of Alice Walkers novel of the same name. It deals with topics of child sexual abuse, incest, and spousal abuse. Steven Spielberg a controversial director of this film given the nature of the story being about predominantly African Am...

In this episode, I chat with Christian from Dragon Talks Filmz 🐉 🍿 about our shared love for cinema. We dive into the timeless legacy of The Godfather and the influence of 1970s and 1980s movies on modern storytelling. Christian reflects on growing up with the Disney Channel and how those early experiences shaped his love of film. We also explore the surprising benefits of TikTok, how it connect...

This week I deep dive The Fabelmans. This incredibly personal film based on the real story of Steven Spielberg's childhood. This 2022 masterpiece hit so close to home for me, and it has now made it to my Letterboxd Top 4. This film is a 40 million dollar therapy project as declared by Spielberg himself. It lets us as the audience look behind the magic to the real person underneath. Along with...

You talking to me? This week I’m joined by Dan from @reeltakesreviews. We discuss our shared love of movies, upcoming projects, and swap stories about our favourite actors and performances that have stayed with us. We also explore how film and politics often intersect, shaping stories, influencing audiences and sparking conversations that go way beyond the silver screen.  This was such a fun conve...

In this bonus episode, Dan Jean joins me to discuss all things film and tv. I had an absolute blast with this one!  We talk about our mutual respect of the horror and comedy genres, Academy Awards Politics and the hot take that Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" is the best one. Dan is a creator I connected with through Instagram and Tik Tok, his content is awesome guys...

Hold onto your butts! For this week's episode I’m deep diving Jurassic Park! This 1993 action packed cinematic achievement takes us along for the ride as we watch what happens when life finds away. A classic example of what Spielberg has to offer, arrested development, tight sequences and a whole lot of heart.  Join me for some nostalgia and remember they can only see you if you move. 🦖  Along wi...

Junior! Brian from @midnightfilmreview joins me to deep dive Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! The third instalment in the franchise and the last one covered on my Summer of Spielberg. The film gets back to the series roots of religious mysticism and punching Nazis.  I hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as I had recording it! Thanks again Brian for joining me!  I’ve linked Brian...