Conner Dempsey

HooperCast Movie Hour

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Engage with the creative process and join hosts Conner and Dustin as they use film and television as templates for the discussion of topics such as storytelling, representation, corporate consolidation, life affirmation, and challenging one's opinions.

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Conner Dempsey

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#544: An Honest Jimmy (“Superman”) 18.07.2025 1:55:25

0:00 - Our wonderful neighbors moved away this week, and so I’m pouring one out for them. 5:00 - NON-SPOILER REVIEW - “Superman” (2025). We give our general thoughts, recommendations, and pass/fail for seeing this movie in theaters. 29:35 - SPOILERS BEGIN - We go deep into the story elements, the choices made, and Dustin in particular has a lot of suggestions that would have made this film better...

#543: Marry Me, Kerry Condon (“F1”) 11.07.2025 26:12

0:00 - Double sleepovers and burned feet. 2:30 - STRONG RECOMMENDATION - “F1” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use. I...

#542: Chimp Laughter (“Megan 2.0”) 08.07.2025 39:27

1:45 - MORE BAD BEHAVIOR AT THE THEATER. Are we doing enough to discourage this as a society? 13:17 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Megan 2.0” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM FOR ENTERTAINMENT P...

#541: Zombie Dong (“28 Years Later”) 04.07.2025 44:40

0:00 - Before the main film, Kellan and Dustin talk about their thoughts on the first film, “28 Days Later” (2002), and its influence on culture and zombie media. 11:30 - We then get into thoughts on “28 Weeks Later” (2007). 16:04 - NON-RECOMMENDATION - “28 Years Later” (2025). No spoilers! ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engi...

#540: Real People Things (“Superman and Lois”) 01.07.2025 38:28

0:00 - We talk about the premise of “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, opening this weekend in theaters. 4:22 - RECOMMENDATION - Dustin - “Superman and Lois” 4 Seasons. 24:07 - Conner has become attached to one or two of the stray cats living in his yard. We discuss this feeling and what you’re supposed to do about it. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldo...

#539: A Revelation..of Something (“The Life of Chuck”) 27.06.2025 28:34

0:00 - Sorry, we’re eating real quick while we intro this episode. 1:25 - NON-RECOMMENDATION - “The Life of Chuck” (2025). No spoilers, but Conner gives as many thoughts as he can on this movie, which is difficult to explain without giving away the plot. 19:20 - We react to the casting of the “Clayface” movie, a DC Studios film written by Mike Flanagan. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey •...

#538: Sleep the Leg (“Karate Kid: Legends”) 20.06.2025 1:12:20

0:00 - Some days are hard, and it’s hard to be informed without feeling overwhelmed. Our best antidote this week is listening to Dustin fix “Karate Kid: Legends”. Wouldn’t life just be happier in The Shire? 2:52 - (Dustin) NON RECOMMENDATION - “Karate Kid: Legends” (2025) - Dustin saw the film and gives some spoiler-free thoughts, in case you’re considering seeing this film. 20:00 - BEGIN SPOIL...

#537: Sorry, Bros (“Ballerina”) 13.06.2025 37:13

0:00 - Advertise “Life of Chuck”, you cowards! 1:30 - REVIEW - “Ballerina” (2025). No spoilers! 27:00 - We wanted to chat about the new Stunt Design category at the 100th Oscars. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thank...

#536: The Stagehand Slave (“Heretic”) 10.06.2025 1:08:11

0:00 - Conner had a strange dream where he ruined a celebrity’s party. 4:40 - REVIEW - “Heretic” (2024). Spoiler-free. 24:05 - SPOILER DISCUSSION. We talk about the second half of the movie, the ending, and a healthy dose of theology. 44:00 - This is where we get opinionated. Does the movie make atheism the villain, and are we fine with that? ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin We...

#535: It’s Buzz Aldrin’s Fault (“Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning”) 06.06.2025 1:45:47

0:00 - Running is hard. 1:00 - REVIEW - “Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning” (2025). SPOILER FREE. We’re simply talking about our overall opinions on the film, and who we feel this film is most made for. 20:05 - BEGIN SPOILERS. We’re going to talk plot spoilers, more detailed discussions about story choices, and what we would have done differently. We spoil every Mission Impossible film. 1:...

#534: I’ve Always Wanted a Human Body (“Silo”) 03.06.2025 22:39

0:00 - An update on my electricity situation. TLDR, I’m alive. 7:00 - The “Mission Impossible” review is coming up next. Tune in on Friday! 9:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Silo” (2 Seasons). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Specia...

#533: Yolked Bugs (“The Day the Earth Blew Up”) 30.05.2025 53:16

0:00 - Electrical Fires! 6:23 - Dustin’s Blueberry Bush. 9:18 - REVIEW - “The Day the Earth Blew Up”. 43:24 - “Coyote vs Acme” gets a second life, possibly will be released in theaters! Also, a tacit commitment for me to rewatch “Simon Birch”. https://variety.com/2025/film/global/coyote-vs-acme-cannes-market-kinology-1236391123/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme M...

#532: Slightly Proclave (“Conclave”) 23.05.2025 14:15

0:00 - We went from having a Pope, to not having a Pope, to hopefully having a Pope by the time you’re hearing this! 2:45 - RECOMMENDATION - “Conclave” (2024) ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro Special Thanks to Anchor FM FOR E...

#531: Devour Feculence (“Severance”) 16.05.2025 1:25:52

0:00 - Colored lights will keep the middle class alive and happy. 1:15 - REVIEW - “Severance” (Seasons 1 & 2). No spoilers. We discuss the effect of having a show that reminds us of “Lost”, but that’s so much better than “Lost”. 41:00 - BEGIN SPOILER DISCUSSION. We talk plot details and more specific character moments. Also our fun theories, such as “Ricken is the Board”. ----- Executive Pro...

#530: Bob in the Box (“Thunderbolts”) 09.05.2025 1:17:38

0:00 - We attempted free Zoom once. Never again. Also, I failed at exercising in the morning. I just can’t do it. Go ahead and make fun of me, unless you can’t either. 3:50 - REVIEW - “Thunderbolts” (2025). No spoilers yet! 21:00 - SPOILER TALK Begins. We discuss the characters more deeply, the ending, the post-credit scene, and the future of the MCU. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey •...

#529: Stream the Leg (“Cobra Kai” Series Review) 06.05.2025 43:59

0:00 - We’re getting worse at doing the show (speaking for myself). Hey, let’s talk about Cobra Kai! 2:15 - REVIEW - “Cobra Kai” (Series Review). 25:06 - How long do you watch a show before it gets good/ how many episodes do you give it before you give up? https://www.statsignificant.com/p/how-many-episodes-should-you-watch?utm_campaign=mb&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=morning_brew --...

#528: Dead Sexy (“Sinners”) 02.05.2025 42:16

0:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Sinners” (2025). 26:44 - We then discuss Ryan Coogler’s deal for this film, which some are claiming will end the studio system as we know it. We talk about what the deal was and what it may actually mean. ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Ado...

#527: Planting My Grave (“The Electric State”) 25.04.2025 41:50

0:00 - Meow Wolf, Pickle Boys, and Hats. Dustin and Kellan are over here essentially designing their own clothes. What the heck. Why didn’t I know about this? 7:18 - Why is my memory of “Doctor Sleep” so clouded? 9:10 - REVIEW - “The Electric State” (2025). ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered b...

#526: Casting is Magic (“Anora”) 18.04.2025 28:04

0:00 - Intro. Skype is coming to an end, and so we have to learn new ways to make this show. Also, Slack is far better than Teams. Everything Sucks. 4:50 - Tomatoes. Eat them. 10:10 - REVIEW - “Anora” (2024). 25:22 - RECOMMENDATION - “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” (podcast). Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempse...

#525: Everything the Lorne Touches (“Saturday Night”) 11.04.2025 1:22:10

0:00 - It's time for Spring Cleaning, and Conner’s clothes no longer fit. What’s that about? 13:06 - This is the “Saturday Night” episode. 14:55 - REVIEW - “Saturday Night” (2024). 46:00 - We begin speaking about SNL as an institution, its role as a talent factory, and how best to continue the show. 53:10 - This section is more geared towards the show today, and the future of its operations...

#524: Peter Lives (“Grand Theft Hamlet”) 04.04.2025 14:21

0:00 - A horrifying dream where Conner murdered his brother. 5:40 - RECOMMENDATION - “Grand Theft Hamlet” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered...

#523: The Sound of Meat (“The Substance”) 01.04.2025 12:46

0:00 - The young people are beginning to notice Conner’s tattoos. Mixed results. 5:40 - RECOMMENDATION - “The Substance” (2024). — Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner...

#522: Turned on by Animals (“The Wild Robot”) 28.03.2025 22:58

0:00 - Hello! Dustin and Conner discuss Dustin’s Bible miniseries idea. 6:23 - REVIEW - “The Wild Robot” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by...

#521: Elderly Son (“Longlegs”) 21.03.2025 34:41

This week, we’re reviewing “Longlegs” (2024). Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy our show, please tell your friends. If you’re interested in my writing, visit https://jconnor.substack.com/ ----- Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon Theme Music by Dustin Weldon Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey Powered by Zoom, Skype, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro...

#520: Old Men Yell at The Cloud (“Juror #2”) 14.03.2025 1:01:46

0:00 - “Poop” and “Pee”. 2:35 - REVIEW - “Juror #2” (2024) We discuss the film, but the larger discussion here is about the further devaluation of films and filmmakers by the streaming economy. Why wasn’t this given a wide release? It’s Clint Eastwood, for chrissake! Why do streaming services have to make money? Wouldn’t they be better utilized as platforms for independent projects that otherwise...