Should you watch this? with The Popcorn Priest

Time to pull back the curtain on Tarantino’s Hollywood fairy tale. In Part 2, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dive deep into the film’s ending, character arcs, and the brilliant (and bonkers) way Tarantino reimagines 1969 Los Angeles. We unpack how Tarantino blends fact with fiction, why the pacing works (even when it shouldn’t), and what makes this movie one of his most nostalgic, precise, and strangel...

What happens when you mix Tarantino’s love letter to Hollywood with CIA conspiracies, 1960s nostalgia, and flamethrowers? 🔥 In this first, spoiler-free part, The Popcorn Priest and JJ dig into Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , exploring its connection to the book Chaos and the wild world of late-’60s Los Angeles. 🎬 Popcorn by the Numbers – budget, box office, and Tarantino’s ninth outing 📚 Book T...

Join The Popcorn Priest and Dr. Dare as they unravel the intricacies of the classic horror film "Halloween." From the eerie sound design to the constraints that fueled creativity, this episode explores how limitations can lead to cinematic brilliance. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories, the impact of budget constraints, and the timeless appeal of simplicity in horror.

Lock your doors and grab your popcorn — The Popcorn Priest dives into the one that started it all: Halloween (1978). In this special Halloween episode, we revisit John Carpenter’s low-budget masterpiece that redefined horror and gave birth to the slasher genre. In this first, spoiler-free part, we cover: 🍿 5 Reasons to Watch 📊 Popcorn by the Numbers – From the $300K budget to its massive $70M bo...

In this engaging conversation, The Popcorn Priest (Chris Compton) speaks with Steven Bernstein, a multifaceted filmmaker, about his journey from philosophy to cinematography and directing. They explore the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, the evolution of visual language in film, and the unique narrative style of Bernstein's recent novella, GRQ. The discussion also touches on the i...

Should you watch 'Broken Arrow' from 1996? Part 2/2. The king of 90s actions , "JJ" is back! This has THE MOST "Popcorn Beefs" and "Popcorn Puzzles". This episode has been the most enjoyable for The Popcorn Priest to date. Join us and see if we fix this Broken Arrow... 🎬

Should you watch 'Broken Arrow' from 1996? Part 1/2. "JJ" is back! We continue our foray into 90s action films. This one was one of my favorites. Join us as we get into the "Woo" a bit too much. Enjoy!

In this special Should You Watch This? interview, The Popcorn Priest sits down with writer and director Anthony D’Ambrosio to discuss his new film, Triumph of the Heart . The film tells the true story of St. Maximilian Kolbe , the Catholic priest who volunteered to take another man’s place in Auschwitz and endured a slow death in a starvation bunker. But unlike many retellings, this film begins in...

Should you watch 'Tombstone' from 1993? Part 2/2. We continue our celebration and reflection of the greatness and under appreciated acting of Val Kilmer. We for sure are your Huckleberry. "Sacklunch" is back and Hell is coming with him!

Should you watch 'Tombstone' from 1993? Part 1/2. We continue our celebration of the filmography of Val Kilmer. We are your Huckleberry. "Sacklunch" is back and Hell is coming with him!

Should you watch 'Goodfellas' from 1990? Part 2/2. As far back as I can remember I wanted to produce a podcast. Book Club Edition: Special guests "JJ Stacks" and Johnny "Two Time" return for our review of the movie and also the true story book that it was based on. "Wiseguy". Let's go from rags to riches.

Should you watch 'Goodfellas' from 1990? Part 1/2. Book Club Edition: Special guests "JJ Stacks" and Johnny "Two Time" return for our review of the movie and also the true story book that it was based on. "Wiseguy". Listen or get whacked.

A SPECIAL - Should you watch 'F1: The Movie' from 2025? Part 2/2. Special guest "JJ" returns for the exciting conclusion of our special review of our experience at the IMAX presentation of the Apple, Brad Pitt vehicle. Zoom, Zoom, Zoom.

A SPECIAL - Should you watch 'F1: The Movie' from 2025? Part 1/2. Special guest "JJ" returns for review of our experience at the IMAX presentation of the Apple, Brad Pitt vehicle. Zoom, Zoom, Zoom.

Should you watch 'High Plains Drifter' from 1973? Part 2/2. Who is this nameless stranger? Is this allegory for society today? All the puzzles will be solved. ;)

Should you watch 'High Plains Drifter' from 1973? Part 1/2. The OGs RETURN. Cole and Taylor are back and they have selected a doozy. Thats all I will say. Get ready to paint the town red!

Should you watch 'The Saint' from 1997? Part 2/2. "Sacklunch" and The Priest explore why this wasn't a franchise and what happened to Val Kilmer after this film's release. "I saw a Polar Bear do I get $250?"

Should you watch 'The Saint' from 1997? Part 1/2. "Sacklunch" returns! With the passing of Val Kilmer, we owed it to him to reflect on this amazingly underrated film. Join us as we discuss why. "I search for purity"

Should you watch 'Speed' from 1994? Part 2/2. Special guest "JJ" joins the show to finish off this Sandy/Keanu "vehicle" and the bus is leaving the station. Don't lose your head by missing the exciting conclusion to this weeks breakdown.

Should you watch 'Speed' from 1994? Part 1/2. Special guest "JJ" returns for our love letter to Sandy Bullock after our review of 'The Net'. We have a ton of fun talking about this one. Keep your hands and feet inside the bus at all times!

Should you watch 'Trap' from 2024? Part 2/2. The return of "Sacklunch" and if I wasn't teetering on whether NOT to watch another M. Night film, this one may do that for me. Find out this week and next week as we talk about this thriller. Beware....it may be a TRAP!!!

Should you watch 'Trap' from 2024? Part 1/2. The return of "Sacklunch" and if I wasn't teetering on whether NOT to watch another M. Night film, this one may do that for me. Find out this week and next week as we talk about this thriller. Beware....it may be a TRAP!!!

Should you watch 'The Net' from 1995? Part 2/2. Special guest "JJ" returns for the exciting conclusion of our breakdown of the mid-nighties classic with our girl Sandy. What's this little symbol at the bottom of my screen...............I am deceased.

Should you watch 'The Net' from 1995? Part 1/2. Special guest "JJ" returns for a deep cut. This is a public service announcement to help all our listeners to guard against identity fraud. You will thank us. Also, watch out for MOZART'S GHOST!!!!!

Should you watch 'Face Off' from 1997? Part 2/2. Special guest "JJ" and your host The Popcorn Priest, finish off the gift that was given to me of "The Holy Trinity of Cage". You won't want to miss the finale. Thank you for joining us as I hadn't seen Con Air or Face Off, what an amazing time. Thanks "JJ".