Large Popcorn: A Movie Podcast

Text us your movie thoughts! 072:  Are you happy? On this episode of Large Popcorn, our Movie Club co-host and and host of both Remember the Film and I'm So Tired, Hugo Pinai,  joins to discuss the 2021 film from acclaimed Japanese director, Ryuske Hamaguchi, WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND FANTASY. Let's talk about love, youth, loneliness, regret, and femininity. Is Hamaguchi one of the GOATS?? Th...

Text us your movie thoughts! 071: Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Large Popcorn! Movie Club returns with September's theme of Spanish Language Films. Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss the 2007 sci-fi thriller by Nacho Vigalondo, TIMECRIMES.  Plus: we decide if your favorite movie is a red flag, look at Letterboxd's Top 100 films with the most fans, look ahead to Spielberg's...

Text us your movie thoughts! 070:  Play a melancholy song. On this episode of Large Popcorn, the host and and co-creator of Easy Achievers, Elijah Miller,  joins to discuss the acclaimed Spike Jonze film, HER. Let's talk about love, relationships, artificial intelligence, and the feelings that make us feel... real. The Director's Chair Elijah has never seen WHAT movie?! Elijah  makes a L...

Text us your movie thoughts! 069: It's the end of Action Summer and Movie Club returns to close out the season with August's theme: Martial Arts Movies! Join Cristian and Hugo as they discuss Prachya Pinkaew's 2003 head throbbing film: ONG BAK MUAY THAI WARRIOR.   Plus: Movie Name Game, 3,000 Years of Longing impressions, favorite 90s movies, MCU's Fantastic Four, and a Paprika...

Text us your movie thoughts! 068:  Will God forgive us?  On this episode of Large Popcorn, special guest and cinemabro friend,Jackson Wells returns to discuss the acclaimed Paul Schrader film, FIRST REFORMED. Let's meditate on religion, climate change, hope, and Pepto Bismol.  Is this Ethan Hawke's best role?? Let's discuss.  The Director's Chair Twilight Talk Returns! Prey Bul...

Text us your movie thoughts! 067: It's Action Summer and Movie Club returns with July's theme: American Action Movie! Join Cristian and Hugo as they discuss Michael Bay's 1996 Criterion film, THE ROCK.   Plus NOPE and Marcel the Shell with Shoes on spoiler free reviews, MCU and Russo Brothers discourse, August movie calendar, congratulations for Letterboxd, and the OPPENHEIMER trail...

Text us your movie thoughts! 066:  I want my end. And I am out On this special episode of Large Popcorn,  we honor the passing of James Caan with Michael Mann's debut film, THIEF. Hugo Pinai from our monthly movie club guests to discuss this legendary crime drama and how Frank might just be one of the coolest characters we've seen on screen. Plus, our mini review of Thor: Love and Thunde...

Text us your movie thoughts! 065:  Movie Club returns for Action Summer with June's theme: Asian Action Cinema! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss Takashi Miike's insane but sweet adaptation of BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL. Plus hear hugo's full thoughts on the Twilight series as a first time watcher.  Stay tuned at the end of the show for a little surprise as well... This summer is Ac...

Text us your movie thoughts! Podcasting, uh, finds a way when Will Beamon joins us to talk JURASSIC  WORLD DOMINION. The more we think about about this movie, the dumber it gets. So, instead, enjoy us talking about one of the best films of the year, RRR. I'll timestamp it - there's no spoilers, don't worry. The Director's Chair Will's movie show airs on TV! RRR is one of t...

Text us your movie thoughts! 063:  Movie Club is back for May's theme: Popular Films! Join Hugo and Cristian as they discuss the critical reception of films premiering at Cannes 2022, the return of quality blockbuster action movies with Top Gun Maverick, and gush over the casting of Bong Joon-Ho's MICKEY7. Oh, and we also discuss Free Guy, I guess.  Bro, I can't believe people said...

Text us your movie thoughts! 062:   I will avenge you father. I will save you mother. I will kill you Fjolnir.  On this special episode of Large Popcorn,  the greatest Danish researcher you've ever met, Johanne Kirkeby, returns to talks about Robert Eggers' latest epic, THE NORTHMAN. Let's talk masculinity, literary parallels, and Bjork! The Director's Chair What is library dut...

Text us your movie thoughts! 061:  Movie Club returns with April's theme of Women Directed Films! Join Hugo and Cristian  as  they discuss Valeri Faris and Jonathan Dayton's LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE.  Let's discuss family dynamics, societal pressures, and ice cream. Next month's theme is Popular Films: keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film! The Hugo/Cristi...

Text us your movie thoughts! 060:   Breath. Just breathe... as we enter Star Wars discourse in this special episode when Jackson Wells and Ethan Brannon join to discuss Rian Johnson's THE LAST JEDI - as well as the making of documentary, THE DIRECTOR AND THE JEDI. From deep interrogations of character motivations, stunning cinematography from Steve Yedlin, and genuine love for filmmaking, TLJ...

Text us your movie thoughts! 059:  Movie Club returns with March's theme of Best Picture Nominees! Join Hugo and Cristian  as  they discuss Michael Curtiz' Oscar winning classic, CASABLANCA.  Let's discuss the historical and political events that surround 1940s Morocco that make this story about two lovers truly an iconic masterpiece. Next month's theme is Films Directed by Wom...

Text us your movie thoughts! 058:  We board a distant, colonial ship and attempt to survive in this week's very special episode when 10-year-old Urijah Seaney joins the show to talk Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic, ALIEN. Listen as we discuss all the things that make Alien special and why Urijah loves the universe so much. Make sure to let his dad Aaron know he did a great job!! The D...

Text us your movie thoughts! 057:  We don the cowl to seek justice for Gotham city in this week's special episode of Large Popcorn when friend of the show Islam Dibaje returns as guest. Listen as we discuss vengeance, hope, and all the other things that make Matt Reeves' THE BATMAN one of the coolest comic book films we've ever seen.  The Director's Chair Elden Ring impressions...

Text us your movie thoughts! 056:  Grab your maps and ring, we're off to seek a treasure on this episode of Large Popcorn when guest Aaron Seaney returns to talk about the video game adaptation film, UNCHARTED. Let's discuss our legacy with the games and how well, or not well, it translated into film. Are you ready to seek your fortune? The Director's Chair Questions about the Give...

Text us your movie thoughts! 055:  Movie Club returns with our first ever live recording! Join Hugo and Cristian  as  they discuss Barry Jenkins' Oscar winning film, MOONLIGHT.  Saying so much about masculinity, sexuality, identity, life, motherhood, and so much more with expert subtlety and intimacy, Moonlight may be one of the best movies we'll ever podcast about, ever. Next month&apos...

Text us your movie thoughts! Episode 054:  On today's special episode of Large Popcorn, Jackson  Wells returns to talk  the best films of 2021, each of us bringing our own list of 10 films to discuss in an alternating roundtable. What a special year for movies. What were some of your favorites last year? The Concession Stand Explaining our rating system Oscars 2022 predictions Timestamps 00:0...

Text us your movie thoughts! 053:  It's our first Movie Club episode! Join Hugo and Cristian  as  they discuss Park Chan-Wook's vampire thriller, THIRST, featuring moral meditations on religion and sin, a tragic love story, and insane feet licking. Keep an eye on our Twitter to vote for the next Movie Club film! The Director's Chair Hugo's Movie Challenge 2022 More Anticipated...

Text us your movie thoughts! 052:   It's officially year 2 of Large Popcorn and we are back with  the comedy thriller, READY OR NOT, featuring the Canadian comedian - RIP Mel Fleets Her Tweets - Mel Felker! Let's discuss body horror, absurdism, autonomy, and Samara Weaving's blood curdling scream. F--kin' rich people, am I right?? The Concession Stand Anticipated 2022 movies Th...

Text us your movie thoughts! 051:  Have you been having dreams that weren't just dreams? What is real anymore? Find out on this week's very special episode when Hugo Pinai returns to discuss LANA WACHOWSKI'S long awaited sequel to the techno thriller franchise with: The Matrix Resurrections. Let's talk about legacy, metatextual criticism, fan service subversion, and, most impor...

Text us your movie thoughts! 050:  Canadian director Palmer Wells returns to discuss his newest film, To Whom It May Concern,  on this very special episode of Large Popcorn.  Join us as we interview Palmer on creating the intermedia experience of the I Miss My Friends World - from writing, filmmaking, EP recording, art, and more.  Let's discuss trauma, isolation, depression, cold water, Child...

Text us your movie thoughts! 049:  In anticipation of No Way Home, Eric Ginn RETURNS for this week's episode to discuss all the Spider-Man movies! From Tobey, Andrew, and Tom's Peter Parker to Shameik's Miles Morales, join us as we talk about all the elements that make up the web-slinger movies as well as our favorite depictions beyond cinema. With great power comes great responsibi...

Text us your movie thoughts! 048: On this week's episode, Tessa Ginn joins us to discuss the life of Jonathan Larson in the new Netflix film, Tick, Tick... BOOM! Let's discuss music, creativity, love, and the way we process every moment in between in what is truly a lovely musical from Lin-Manuel Miranda. And, yes, Cristian finally gets to talk about Gilmore Girls with someone. The Direc...