Should you watch this? with The Popcorn Priest

No job is too dirty. In Part 2 of our Dirty Work (1998) review, Chris and JJ go full spoiler mode as they celebrate one of the most beloved cult comedies of the 90s. We discuss: 🍿 Behind-the-scenes trivia and production stories 🎬 The infamous lost R-rated cut 😂 Norm Macdonald's unique comedy style 🥩 Popcorn Beefs and awkward moments 🍕 The wild history of the 30-minute pizza delivery guarantee...

Revenge is a dish best served dirty. This week, Chris and JJ revisit Dirty Work (1998) — the cult comedy starring Norm Macdonald and directed by Bob Saget. We discuss: 🍿 Norm Macdonald's unique comedy style😂 Why the movie has become a cult favorite🎬 Bob Saget's surprising directorial role📀 The Vinegar Syndrome restoration and deleted footage📊 Critics vs audience reactions🔥 Why this may be on...

Are we alone? In this special episode of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest , Chris and JJ dive into Steven Spielberg's latest sci-fi mystery, Disclosure Day . We discuss: 👽 The film's exploration of extraterrestrial life and humanity's place in the universe 🎬 Steven Spielberg and John Williams reuniting for another ambitious sci-fi adventure ⭐ Emily Blunt's standout performance 📊 B...

We made it. Episode 300 is here, and we're celebrating with one of the most beloved comedies ever made: Tommy Boy (1995). In this full spoiler episode, Chris and Dr. Dare dive into: 🍿 Behind-the-scenes trivia🥩 Popcorn Beefs and movie critic controversies🎬 Casting stories and production secrets😂 Chris Farley's dedication to comedy💭 Addiction, mental health, and Farley's lasting imp...

For Episode 299, Chris and Dr. Dare revisit Tommy Boy (1995) — a movie that somehow gets funnier, sweeter, and more rewatchable every single time. We break down: 🍿 Chris Farley & David Spade’s incredible chemistry😂 Why this comedy still works decades later❤️ The emotional sincerity behind the laughs📀 Physical media, nostalgia, and comfort movies🎬 Behind-the-scenes stories and memorable tri...

The gloves are off. In Part 2 of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest , Chris and JJ go deep into The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) with full spoilers — breaking down the film’s themes, characters, and the art of revenge. We cover: 🍿 Popcorn Trivia and behind-the-scenes details🥩 Popcorn Beefs and critiques😬 Awkward moments and character decisions🧩 Puzzles, questions, and “Dunacy”🔥 Why...

A timeless story of revenge… but does the movie live up to it? In this episode of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest , Popcorn and JJ take a fresh look at The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) — breaking down its themes, performances, and why it continues to resonate with audiences. We discuss: 🍿 The film’s take on revenge and redemption🎬 Differences between the movie and the original nove...

The hunt continues… and this time, we go all in. In Part 2 of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest , Chris and Dr. Dare break down Predator: Badlands (2025) with full spoilers — diving deep into the film’s lore, effects, and what it means for the future of the franchise. We cover: 🍿 Yautja language, culture, and expanded universe🎬 Practical effects vs CGI and why it stands out👽 Easter...

Is the Predator franchise finally back… or just evolving into something completely different? In this spoiler-free Part 1 episode of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest , Chris and Dr. Dare break down Predator: Badlands (2025) and what it means for the future of the franchise. We dive into: 🍿 Dan Trachtenberg’s bold new direction🎬 Influences from Jaws and Terminator 2 👽 A fresh take o...

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes of Hollywood horror? In this special Behind the Reel episode of Should You Watch This with The Popcorn Priest , Chris sits down with horror author and screenwriter Eric Miller to talk about his 30+ year journey in the industry — from VHS-era horror to modern storytelling. We dive into the evolution of horror, why the genre resonates so deeply, and...

It’s time to look back. In this special Year in Review episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest , Chris is joined by Sacklunch to break down the movies of 2025 — the hits, the misses, and the ones we might have gotten wrong. We revisit: 🍿 Our biggest surprises and disappointments🎬 Action classics like Cobra, The Rock, and Face/Off 🤠 Western standouts like High Plains Drifter 🔪...

Ghostface returns — and we saw Scream 7 in IMAX on opening weekend. In this special episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest , Chris and JJ break from their normal two-part review format to deliver their immediate spoiler reaction to the newest chapter in the Scream franchise. We discuss: 🍿 Our reasons to watch (or skip) the latest installment 🔪 The film’s wild kills and creative...

In Part 2 of our Scream 6 deep dive, The Priest and JJ go full spoiler mode — unpacking leaks, lame reveals, questionable logic, and whether this is the weakest chapter in the franchise. We break down: 🔫 Shotgun Ghostface — yes, really🩸 Over-the-top violence & desensitization🏛️ The Ghostface shrine (cooler than the movie?)🎭 Sydney’s absence and franchise future🧩 Plot holes, costume changes...

Ghostface leaves Woodsboro… and heads to New York City. In Part 1 of our Scream 6 review, The Priest and JJ break down the franchise’s biggest swing yet — bigger city, bigger body count, and arguably bigger plot armor. We cover: 🍿 Spoiler-light plot overview & character critique🩸 The highest body count in franchise history🎬 Easter eggs & legacy callbacks📊 Box office performance and cri...

Ghostface is back… but this time it’s personal. In Part 2 of our Scream (2022) review, Chris and JJ dive into the emotional fallout, franchise tributes, and the most debated moment in the entire film — Dewey Riley’s fate. We unpack: 🍿 Wes Craven tributes and legacy moments🔪 Dewey’s controversial death and fan reactions🎬 Easter eggs, Stab callbacks, and franchise nostalgia🧩 Hospital logic puzzl...

Ghostface returns… but the rules have changed. In Part 1 of our Scream (2022) review, Chris and JJ break down the fifth installment in the iconic slasher franchise — spoiler-free. We cover: 🍿 5 Reasons to Watch (or skip) 🎭 Cast highlights including Jenna Ortega & legacy returns 🎬 Easter eggs and callbacks to Wes Craven 📊 Box office performance & critical reception 🩸 Body count, franch...

We’re going full spoiler mode. 🔪🎬 In Part 2 of our Scream 4 (2011) review, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dive deep into Wes Craven’s final entry in the franchise — unpacking the meta layers, franchise Easter eggs, behind-the-scenes stories, and the choices that make this sequel one of the most debated in the series. From Hitchcock callbacks and fake-out openings to CGI knives, on-set pranks, and fra...

New decade. New rules. 🔪📱 In this spoiler-free episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest , Chris and JJ head back to Woodsboro for Scream 4 — the franchise’s return after an eleven-year break and the final film directed by Wes Craven . We break down the setup, the marketing, and the expectations surrounding Scream 4 , including its role as a sequel, reboot, and commentary on a new...

We’re back in full spoiler mode. 🔪🎬 In Part 2 of our Scream 3 (2000) review, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dig into the wildest elements of Scream 3 — from the infamous voice changer to Ghostface’s Hollywood-era chaos. This episode is packed with trivia, ratings, and classic Popcorn Priest segments as we break down what makes Scream 3 unique, what still works, and where it lands in the franchise. In...

Ghostface heads to Hollywood. 🎬🔪 In this spoiler-free episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest , Chris and JJ take a fresh look at Scream 3 — the film that was marketed as the final chapter of the franchise. We break down the trailers, taglines, and hype surrounding Scream 3 , talk through the movie’s setup with Stab 3 , and give 5 reasons to watch as the series leans fully into...

Behind the Reel: A Conversation with Kyle Weingart & Cast In this episode of Should You Watch This with the Popcorn Priest , we continue our Behind the Reel series with a conversation about the making of ‘Cuisine de la 'Pocalypse’ . Joined by director Kyle Weingart , actor Zuzu Weingart , and lead actor Kevin Jack , we talk about the origins of the story, collaboration on set, performance,...

We’re going full spoiler mode. In Part 2 of our Scream 2 (1997) review, Chris Compton (The Popcorn Priest) and "JJ" break down what it really takes to survive a sequel — on screen and behind the scenes. This episode dives deep into Scream 2’s meta-narrative, bigger body count, and the pressure of following up one of the most influential horror films ever made. From leaked scripts and secret ending...

Ghostface is back — and this time, the rules have changed. In Part 1 of our Scream 2 (1997) review, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dive into Wes Craven’s follow-up to one of the most influential horror films of all time. This spoiler-free episode explores how Scream 2 tackles sequel expectations, leans harder into meta commentary, and somehow goes bigger without losing what made the original work. In t...

Ghostface is back — and this time we’re going full spoiler mode. In Part 2 of our Scream (1996) review, The Popcorn Priest and "Ghostface" JJ dives into the best horror trivia, the smartest meta moments, and why this movie still slices through the genre almost 30 years later. We talk self-aware horror, the rules of surviving a slasher, and where Scream lands on the all-time horror list....

Grab your popcorn and lock the doors — The Popcorn Priest and "JJ" are diving into one of the most iconic horror films ever made: Scream (1996) . In this spoiler-free first part, we explore how Wes Craven reinvented the slasher genre with razor-sharp writing, meta humor, unforgettable performances, and an opening scene that changed horror forever. Drew Barrymore, Neve Campbell, Ghostface… this mov...