Popcorn Culture

An all-time classic and one of many great rom-coms that emerged in the 1940s, The Philadelphia Story is our throwback of the week. Featuring witty writing and pratfalls in equal measure, this film was directed by George Cukor and starred a trifecta of Classic Hollywood stars: Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've seen this play out time and again on social media: a post tagged with Black Lives Matter, prompts the response: All Lives Matter. In cinemas and on television, we're told that only a certain type of narrative sells, with actors who look a certain way. Yet, as Roger Ebert says, movies are an engine for empathy. So today we wanted to explore the role that movies (and entertainment) in general...

Based on Wally Lamb's bestselling novel, I Know This Much Is True is a six episode miniseries that looks at the lives and struggles of a pair of twin brothers, Dominick and Thomas Birdsey - both played by Mark Ruffalo. This show touches on themes of generational trauma, mental health and families, and we talk about whether it does it well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of our review of I Know This Much Is True this week, the Popcorn Culture gang throwback to movies and shows that have also explored twins and double trouble in the past. From both versions of The Parent Trap, to the unlikely Devito-Schwarzenegger pairing in Twins and examples in Tamil cinema, we'll be touching on our favourites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Last Jedi. Zack Snyder. The ending of LOST. Never Have I Ever? On this Supercut, we explore (and debate) some of the most divisive TV shows and films in recent memory, and try to figure out why they appeal to some while irking others all the same. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's a living legend and regarded by millions as the greatest athlete of all time. But what exactly made Michael Jordan so iconic? On this episode, we review The Last Dance; a 10-part docuseries chronicling Jordan's rise to superstardom, while paying special attention to the Bulls' 1997-98 season from start to finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From daily afternoon cartoons to entire networks with kids’ programming, the world of children’s entertainment has changed tremendously in just a few decades. And for each generation, there are new TV shows, movies, and icons that will forever define their childhoods. On this week’s Supercut, we discuss the most iconic children’s shows, how children’s entertainment ha...

Pixar’s latest offering, Onward, was one of the last batch of films to hit cinemas before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a near-global shutdown. So we take a step back and review the movie, which tells the story of a pair of elf brothers (voiced by Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) who set out on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Before Nemo or Sully or Merida, before multiple Oscars and a reputation for superlative computer animation films, Pixar gave us Woody and Buzz Lightyear. This Throwback Tuesday, we hark back to the animation studio’s first and possibly most enduring film, as well as its sequels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the world seemingly heading towards some sort of reboot, we thought we'd kick off our own rebooted Supercut by looking at just that! What does it mean when franchises decide to rise from the dead, with new faces? Or when TV shows decide to pivot, or actors wanting to switch away from their reputations? We cover all that and more in this installment of Popcorn Culture. See omnystudio.com/liste...

Based on the graphic novel Ciudad, Extraction is the feature directorial debut by Sam Hargrave, and is written by Joe Russo. We discuss whether this gritty action thriller is worth a watch, and how it compares to other films in its genre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#sixseasonsandamovie was the hashtag throughout Community's run, and in many ways that exemplified this underdog sitcom - Pop-culture soaked, clever and meta, but with a sentimental heart. In today's throwback, we head to Greendale Community College to check in on the gang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Popcorn Culture team has joined many Malaysians in working from home, we thought it'd be right to talk about what we're watching from home too! Expect chats ranging from what's streaming online, movies and shows worth repeating, games worth playing and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Popcorn Culture team has joined many Malaysians in working from home, we thought it'd be right to talk about what we're watching from home too! Expect chats ranging from what's streaming online, movies and shows worth repeating, games worth playing and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Popcorn Culture team has joined many Malaysians in working from home, we thought it'd be right to talk about what we're watching from home too! Expect chats ranging from what's streaming online, movies and shows worth repeating, games worth playing and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Popcorn Culture team has joined many Malaysians in working from home, we thought it'd be right to talk about what we're watching from home too! Expect chats ranging from what's streaming online, movies and shows worth repeating, games worth playing and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Popcorn Culture team has joined many Malaysians in working from home, we thought it'd be right to talk about what we're watching from home too! Expect chats ranging from what's streaming online, movies and shows worth repeating, games worth playing and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest adaptation of the H.G. Wells classic, Elizabeth Moss plays a woman from an abusive relationship who believes her dead partner is haunting her - until it emerges that there might be more going on than meets the eye. We review the movie to see whether it does Wells justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From office pranks to “that’s what she said” jokes, The Office was one of those remakes that not only lived up to the original UK version, but created its own identity as well. This Throwback Tuesday, we pay a nostalgic visit to Jim, Pam, Dwight, and of course, Michael Scott, and talk about what made the show so iconic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of all the political headlines that have been gripping the nation, we talk about political movies and television shows that have captured our imaginations, introduced us to political concepts and figures, and also discuss some content that might be good for those among us who want to just disconnect and unplug from everything that's going on. From mainstream movies to niche political thri...

This week, we discuss Clint Eastwood's latest directorial effort, Richard Jewell. This biopic tells the story of a security guard Richard Jewell, who alerted authorities to a bomb... only to be accused of planting it there himself. This follows a recent string of films based on true stories that Clint Eastwood have helmed - so we talk about the appeal of these stories, and whether this film works...

This week, we discuss Clint Eastwood's latest directorial effort, Richard Jewell. This biopic tells the story of a security guard Richard Jewell, who alerted authorities to a bomb... only to be accused of planting it there himself. This follows a recent string of films based on true stories that Clint Eastwood have helmed - so we talk about the appeal of these stories, and whether this film works...

What do you get when you put Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood and Ennio Morricone together? Well, when you add inspiration supplied by Akira Kurosawa, you get the inimitable Spaghetti Western: A Fistful of Dollars. This Throwback Tuesday, we look back to the film that started the Man with No Name trilogy, threw together all the hallmarks we'd come to know and expect from this genre, and began Clint Ea...

With Parasite winning Best Picture at the Oscars and forever changing the way foreign language films are viewed by The Academy, numerous fans, stans, and filmmakers have shared their love for international cinema online. Needless to say, we needed to ride that wave and show our own love and support for non-English cinema! From Malaysia's multilingual pop culture landscape to the films we consumed...

This week, we check out (and celebrate) Little Women as it finally makes its way to Malaysia, and discuss if this truly is Greta Gerwig's magnum opus. Based on Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic, Little Women stars some of Hollywood's most promising names including Florence Pugh, Emma Warson, Timothée Chalamet, and frequent Gerwig collaborator, Saoirse Ronan. See omnystudio.com/listener f...