PagesAndPopcornPodcast

Most people do their yearly wrap of best/worst in December, but we think it is better to wait until January. And then to wait until after ALL the holidays. And then to wait until the holiday decorations are down. But at last… here it is. Kaylia and Jennifer talking about the best and worst books they read in 2020(ish). For more information (including show notes and links to the episodes and books...

Aka Choking on the Darkness We talk about the cleavage-y spy powers of Nina, the complexities of power dynamics, the frustration of YA tropes (and bad dialogue), and how one chokes on darkness... (vastly different than choking on the Darkling/"Call Me Alexander") Plus... just how impressive is a mile? Enjoy! Pages and Popcorn Podcast website: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast Summer Watch 2...

Our discussion of episode 5: Show Me Who You Are aka “Show Me A Roll In The Hay” features Kaylia, Jennifer, Heather, and Kat talking about spy networks, what smolders and what doesn’t, the ongoing mysteries of Grisha vs Non-Grisha politics, military dramas, and multiple murders! Plus, obviously, a wonderful roll in the hay when all the various timelines (well, most of them anyway) merge at the pro...

Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a rousing discussion where we debate the following: the okay-ness of the pseudo nudity of Tom Holland, the casting of a black actor as a villain, whether the lack of talking animals in the movie was a travesty or a smart choice, and if the “secret of manhood twist” was a plot hole or layered writing on Ness' part. Plus Kaylia admits to lying to her daughter about the e...

In this very special Christmas Supplemental, Jennifer and Kaylia talk about the 2017 live television musical event: A Christmas Story LIVE. One of us loved this episode. One of us... not so much. We talk about nostalgia, the struggles of adaptations, how many of the characters were changed for the better, and how this production sidestepped one type of racism... but was it in favor of a different...

Join Kaylia, Jennifer, Heather, and Kat for a discussion of Otkazat'sya (which we define). We talk about plot theories, plot holes, costumes, and our undying love for Inej, Jasper, and Milo the goat. Plus torture and references to cats! Enjoy! Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast Summer Watch 2021 Information: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpop...

Join Kaylia, Jennifer, and Heather for our discussion about costumes, the cuteness of goats, the frustration of the lack of questions, and what might be TV’s most annoying letter writing montage flashback recap ever. Plus some Harry Potter trivia and plenty of Star Trek jokes to make everyone happy! Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast Sum...

Join Kaylia and Matthew for a deepish dive into The Big Sleep. They talk mystery vs noir vs detective genres, and how a depressing man against the world taking solace in his booze turned into a screwball rom-com less worried about the plot and more interested in showcasing a romantic happy ending story for its stars. Plus, Star Trek trivia, the sexy bookseller, a few notes about epilepsy vs mental...

In this special supplemental episode, Kaylia gets to talk to a real-life paleontologist about Jurassic Park. Thank you to our special guest Ali Nabavizadeh @Vert_Anatomist We talk about the bunny hands of the raptors, the lack of feathers on the T-Rex and Ali explains why Kaylia is totally justified in her fear of birds who are, in fact, dinosaurs! For more information about the show, visit www.km...

Summer Watch 2021 continues with Episode 2 of Shadow and Bone: “Everyone Is someone’s Monster”... a title we don’t really jive with. But we do jive with the Darkling, Inej, Jasper, and the magic vs technology fight scene. Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast Summer Watch 2021 Information: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornp…shadow-and-bone/...

Jennifer, Kaylia, and Heather kick off our fun 2021 Summer Watch series with this discussion of the first episode of Shadow and Bone Major topics: The Fold, the shifting timelines, and the racism. Please note: this episode was recorded live and has been uploaded with no editing. Enjoy! Show Website for show notes, sources, links, and more: www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast Summer Watch 2021...

Kaylia and special guest host Shawn talk revisionist history, the "fat guy, skinny wife" trope, the varied religious overtones, the symbolism of the color red and of water.... and of course... Are our fates written in stone? Yeah, this sci-fi action flick is rather layered and deep. Plus we name-drop a zillion movie titles and have star trek trivia. Enjoy! Our Patreon is: www.patreon.com/pagesandp...

In this supplemental episode, we discuss the HBO 2018 version of Fahrenheit 451. Did this movie do a good job, or did it both muddy the concept and water down the things that made the original work. We discuss the rise of emojis as language, the complexity of the Beatty father figure, and how messed up it all is that birds are going to save humanity... somehow... More information at www.kmmamedia....

Jennifer and Kaylia kick off our fun 2021 Summer Watch Series with this discussion of Shadow and Bone (Book Only). We will be discussing the Netflix miniseries in the weeks to come and will wrap up in 10 weeks with a big compare/contrast book vs miniseries episode. We talk love triangles, exposition highs and lows, and the pull of evil men in leather pants. Enjoy! Patreon: www.patreon.com/pagesand...

Chris and Kaylia talk about the "gay cowboy" movie that was so much more.... We discuss how it holds up in a post marriage-equality world, whether the parodies were helpful or harmful, the symbolism of cultivation, and much much more. Plus some trivia that is sure to make you snicker. Show website: https://kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/ Patreon :https://www.patreon.com/pagesandpopcornpodcas...

In this very special supplemental episode we talk with Justin and Michael, two PCT hikers, about their experiences on the PCT. Also, Kaylia gives some cool PCT trivia, accidentally makes a dirty joke, and refrains from all wilderness/hiking puns. (Actually, that last bit is a lie.) Enjoy! More information at www.kmmamedia.com

Join Jennifer and Kaylia as we discuss this 2018 version of “Female Protagonist In Some Sort Of Container” We revisit some of Kaylia’s childhood traumas and present-day adult fears (but in a fun way), discuss the importance of tone and committing to a style, and try to figure out if the book was a well-done thriller or a schlocky “copycat”? Also, can a stellar cast and interesting story make a goo...

Join Jennifer and Kaylia as we find another excuse to talk about Mary Poppins... this time by discussing the 2013 film about the making of the 1964 classic. Well, sort of about that. Enjoy! More information at www.kmmamedia.com

Join Jennifer and Kaylia for a discussion of this sisterhood book that is actually a mother/daughter book which is actually about serious issues but actually isn’t because it is more fun to romanticize the South and drink cocktails with no consequences. Clink! More information and extensive show notes at www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast/ Join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/pagesandpopcornp...

Enjoy this Supplemental Episode where we talk about the 2018 movie Mary Poppins Returns. More information at www.kmmamedia.com

Join Jennifer and Kaylia for another rousing discussion. We discuss tribalism, shame (useful tool or no?), the importance of amends as part of apologies (do Annie's "amends" cut the mustard), and what should have happened to Glen. Book and Movie recap 5:55-12:52 Show notes, links, and a very special photo can be found at www.kmmamedia.com/pagesandpopcornpodcast

Books we read in 2018 that we didn't like. More information at www.kmmamedia.com

Kaylia and special co-host Jess discuss the 1038 novel, the 1940 movie, and the 2020 movie… Rebecca! Join us for a discussion where we try to answer the burning questions… Just how evil was Rebecca? Was Bee a lesbian? Who was the real villain? Why the heck did they make the 202 version? Plus the MAJOR change from book to the 1940 movie... and then slight change back in the 2020 movie. And yes… Sta...

Our picks for the "best" books we read in 2018. More information at www.kmmamedia.com

Extra Extra: A change in how (and when) we release our supplemental episodes! More information at https://kmmamedia.com/2021/04/08/supplementals/