Pop! Pour! Review

As we head deeper into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of November!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

WALL·E is #56 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we unpack a tender, visually stunning sci-fi romance about loneliness, love, and the fate of humanity. We also explore the film’s sound design, its sharp satire of consumer culture, and how a love story between two robots manages to feel more human than most live-action roma...

Jaws is #201 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of October 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the film that invented the modern summer blockbuster and made everyone afraid to go back in the water. We also dive into Steven Spielberg’s masterful use of tension, John Williams’ unforgettable score, and the film’s legacy. All this and so much more! Follow us @po...

As we head deeper into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of October!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

No Country for Old Men is #146 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of September 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the desolate borderlands of Texas to dissect the movie that redefined what a modern Western could be. We also dive into Javier Bardem’s unforgettable portrayal of Anton Chigurh, the film’s eerie silences, and Roger Deakins’ stark cinematography...

Bicycle Thieves is #124 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of September 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore one of the defining films of Italian Neorealism. We also discuss how Vittorio De Sica captures the struggles of ordinary people with raw authenticity, using real locations and non-professional actors, the father-son relationship at the film’s heart, an...

The Terminator is #219 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the sci-fi thriller that launched a franchise. We also discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career-defining performance, Linda Hamilton’s transformation into an unlikely heroine, and James Cameron’s groundbreaking effects. All this and so much more! Follow us @...

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of September!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Oldboy is #78 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we dive into the brutal and stylish South Korean thriller that became a global cult phenomenon. We also discuss  the film’s jaw-dropping twists, unforgettable hallway hammer fight, and Park’s striking visual style that blends violence with haunting beauty. All this and so muc...

In space, no one can hear you rank… After covering the Alien films that made the IMDb Top 250 list, we decided it was time to take on the whole franchise. Join us as we debate which installment truly stands above the rest. Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio...

As we head deeper into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of August!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Rear Window is #51 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of July 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we dive into a masterclass in tension, voyeurism, and moral ambiguity. We also discuss how Hitchcock turns a single setting into a labyrinth of mystery, the dynamic between James Stewart and Grace Kelly, and how the meticulously constructed courtyard set remains one of the...

The Sixth Sense is #143 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of July 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the film’s haunting atmosphere, standout performances, and how M. Night Shyamalan masterfully built tension through subtle clues and quiet dread rather than cheap scares. We also dive into the twist ending, discussing if it worked or not. All this and so mu...

Platoon is #225 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of July 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we dive into the raw and unflinching look at the Vietnam War from the perspective of those on the ground. The hosts discuss the film’s historical impact and its place among the most significant war dramas ever made. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click a...

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of July!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Hotel Rwanda is #224 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of June 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we unpack Don Cheadle’s powerful, Oscar-nominated performance, the film’s emotional restraint, and its portrayal of international indifference. Does the film’s message still resonate today? And should it be more widely recognized as one of the 21st century’s most essenti...

We’ve suited up and entered the Batcave! After covering every Batman film that made the IMDb Top 250 list, it was only right to rank the entire Batman franchise. Join us as we collaboratively decide which Caped Crusader reigns supreme! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights...

The Godfather Part II is #4 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of June 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we unpack the movie that is hailed as one of the rare sequels that surpasses the original. We also break down Al Pacino’s performance as a man consumed by power and paranoia, Robert De Niro’s Oscar-winning turn as a younger Vito, and the two parallel stories it pr...

Up is #107 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of June 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we unpack how this colorful adventure—featuring talking dogs, a flying house, and a grumpy old man—delivers one of the most devastating openings in movie history, followed by a soaring tale of friendship, loss, and new beginnings. We also break down the film’s themes, Michael Giac...

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of June!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

We’ve reached the end of our Fincher files! After covering every David Fincher film that is on the IMDb Top 250 list, we decided to go all in. In this special episode, we’re ranking all of his movies. Join us as we build a collaborative David Fincher ranking together! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourrev...

The Handmaiden is #239 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of May 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we explore the visually stunning and narratively layered thriller that blends romance, suspense, and betrayal. We also break down how each chapter in the film changes everything that came before. All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://...

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is #6 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of April 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we break down the grand finale of Peter Jackson’s legendary trilogy. Is it the perfect ending to a perfect trilogy? Does it all come together to create a cinematic experience like no other? All this and so much more! Follow us @poppourrevi...

As we head into the new month, we breakdown the ins and outs of what changed on IMDB's Top 250 Movies list for the month of May!!!  Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com , and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview !!!  We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.

Se7en is #20 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of April 2025 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we dig into the way David Fincher’s haunting crime thriller builds dread through every frame. We also explore the film’s moral ambiguity, acting ensemble, and how it masterfully avoids cliché while delivering one of the most shocking finales in cinema history. All this and so m...