Infinite Buckets of Popcorn

On this Halloween Special, Lila and Josh discuss two KIFF HALLOWEEN EPISODES, featuring the evil spirit character Scarm. Will we get sucked into the sub-sub-conscious? Or just into Scarm's stomach? Find out now! Dad and daughter discuss the Disney animated show Kiff. Halloween themed episode about a popular cartoon show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh dare to DUEL with Steven Spielberg's first film! A killer truck with mysterious motives cannot be stopped...or can it? This episode contains very realistic truck sounds, courtesy of Lila's trumpet. Dad and daughter discuss Steven Spielberg's first film DUEL. A classic movie review that includes plot description and analysis, with plenty of humor. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Lila and Josh dug DIGGER. After finishing his role as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise plays a direct opposite character in Digger Rockwell, a loudmouth Texan oilman who might just destroy the Earth. Digger is a very funny satire with a big surprise in store, so go see the movie first if you don't want us to spoil it for you. Dad and daughter talk about the Tom Cruise movie Digger,...

Lila and Josh talk to director, animator, and all-around artist CAT SOLEN. Cat recently directed the music video for Olivia Rodrigo's hit song THE CURE. It is full of unique and unforgettable images, using a variety of animation techniques. On a more personal note, Cat sat next to Josh in their high school art class. Will there be embarrassing backstories? If you're interested in animation...

Infinite Buckets of Popcorn turns 50! For our fiftieth episode, we watched AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR and ENDGAME. Why did Josh think it would be a funny idea for Lila to go into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with this grand finale? What goes into interstellar adoption? What is Hawkeye's last name? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Dad and daughter discuss the two Marvel superhero...

Josh and Lila explore THE MARTIAN. Based on a book by Andy Weir, The Martian is about an astronaut stranded on the red planet. Dad and daughter discuss science fiction, what they like about the sciences, how old Josh is, and of course potatoes. With references to Interstellar and Project Hail Mary, this is a particularly wide-ranging and funny episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Lila and Josh discuss Terrence Malick's first film, BADLANDS. A surprise choice by Lila, this 1970's crime drama is based on a real life criminal, Charles Starkweather, and his girlfriend Caril Ann Fugate. Dad and daughter film criticism, classic film, Criterion Collection release. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh and Lila discuss the second movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, Dead Man’s Chest. Davy Jones and his heart in a chest, Jack Sparrow and his magical compass, pirate lore, and more!  Dad and daughter discussion of the Disney film franchise. Film criticism and jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dad and daughter team have ventured to Looney Tunes country (aka Albuquerque, New Mexico) to see COYOTE VS ACME. It was definitely worth the wait. We give a full rundown of the plot as well as plenty of opinions, jokes, and non sequiturs. Warner Bros needs to make more movies like this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila learns mind control and Josh is in a world of trouble. Find out why Lila chose a 1950s-era political thriller (hint: it's a Gravity Falls connection). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila has a whole new head! Josh ponders the feasibility of time travel using a live chicken. We discuss all three Back to the Future movies in this super-sized episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh provide the definitive take on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. No other takes are necessary! Josh attempts to sing his Odysseus song, but Lila squishes him with a Squishmallow. What does a 9-year-old think of this adaptation of a 3,000-year-old text? Dad and daughter discuss the movie event of the summer. And they saw it in IMAX! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Get ready to hear our episode on Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey with Lila's reading of the opening lines of the book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh wonder if Olivia Rodrigo has THE CURE. For our very first music video episode, we get into the deep philosophical questions of cardboard and yarn. Josh has a very special connection to the director of this video, Cat Solen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh discuss the latest entry in Pixar’s Toy Story franchise: TOY STORY 5. Do screens mean the end of imaginative play? What is the difference between a dormant and an active volcano? Dad and daughter review and critique this interesting (and ironic, considering Steve Jobs’ role in founding Pixar) animated film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh caught Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean's 11 in the theater for its 25th anniversary screening. What does a 9-year-old think of a group of criminals pulling off an elaborate heist of a Las Vegas casino? Dad and daughter discuss this classic film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh get whisked away by Spielberg's latest alien adventure, DISCLOSURE DAY. We will disclose all. No alien powers will be unremarked upon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh visit the Land of Enchantment for ACE IN THE HOLE. Will this story of a cynical newspaperman resonate with Lila? Will Josh be able to explain that the internet didn't exist in the 1950s? Find out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh enter the terrifying world of THE BIRDS. Be prepared for mouth talk (that is, talk about mouths) and a journey into tobacco law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our time in the Criterion Mobile Closet. We want to thank the fine folks at the Criterion Collection for coming to Portland and for allowing a couple of fans like us time in their hallowed closet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh traverse the Cliffs of Insanity and the Fire Swamp to bring you THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Plus, we visited THE CRITERION MOBILE CLOSET. Which movies did Lila recommend? Were they terribly inappropriate for a kid? Find out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh visit a galaxy far, far away with THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! There's a lot of Dragonsnake talk in this one. Probably the most we've ever talked about Dragonsnakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh witness the AI apocalypse, and it couldn't be funnier. Can a dysfunctional family defeat the world's most powerful phone? Find out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh are waiting for their Target drive up order...so they recorded a podcast! Thrill at the time spent idly waiting for toothpaste and bottled water to arrive. Plus, what is car? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lila and Josh visit Pepperland for YELLOW SUBMARINE! For the animated Beatles movie, Lila tells Josh how much she loves Steely Dan and Josh turns into stone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.