The Popcorn Boys

All of the controversy surrounding "Don't Worry Darling" is a perfect Popcorn Boys storm, so obviously they had to break it down. Miss Flo! Spitgate! The incredible revelation that Nick Kroll is in the movie! Plus, an early dissection of film festival reactions, another edition of Time To Talk Trailers and, of course, a live reading of the leaked 1989 phone calls between Prince Charles and Camilla...

William Bradley Pitt was born December 18, 1963 in Shawnee, Oklahoma and in the nearly 59 years since, he's carved out one of the most interesting, diverse careers for a Hollywood leading man in history. The Boys go deep on Brad's career, starting at the very beginning and working their way up to 2022's Bullet Train. Along the way, they discuss Brad's hottest roles, where his career goes from here...

The Boys saw Jordan Peele's third film "Nope," which was basically their most anticipated movie of the year. With some help from Logan Paul, Daniel and Kyle break down what worked, what didn't and why it doesn't really matter. Unfortunately, they also suffered through "The Gray Man," which somehow managed to be the ugliest movie in cinematic history. Plus, the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" trai...

It's a simple premise: is Tom Hanks a great actor? After his insane performance in "Elvis," The Boys were left to wonder if maybe we've been wrong about America's Dad this entire time. So, they decided to do a HANKS DEEP DIVE to get to the bottom of things. From "A League of Their Own" to "Philadelphia," "Catch Me If You Can" to "Saving Private Ryan," Daniel and Kyle dissect one of the most illust...

The Boys went on a very underwhelming trip to infinity and beyond with "Lightyear," the latest offering from Pixar. Daniel and Kyle break down what a missed opportunity it was, the movie's lackluster box office, the absence of Tim Allen, the legacy of "Home Improvement" and whether or not Pixar has started losing some of its shine. Pop, pop!

After "Jurassic Park" became one of the most iconic, influential movies of all-time in 1993, how has it all gone so wrong? After watching all six Jurassic movies in succession, including the latest installment, "Jurassic World Dominion," The Boys ponder how a franchise about dinosaurs became about....locusts, we guess? Come for thoughts on all of the movies, stay for a conversation about why Chris...

In many ways, it's all been leading to this. After years of anticipation, The Boys finally took a trip to the danger zone for "Top Gun: Maverick." Following an important message about Tom Cruise, Daniel and Kyle talk about the 1986 original, the merits of the new one and why Jennifer Connelly should always be a brunette. Plus, another edition of Time To Talk Trailers, a takedown of mainstream spor...

It's the day The Popcorn Boys hoped would never come. Last week, it was announced that their home away from home, The Landmark movie theater in Los Angeles, is closing its doors. The Boys do their best to pick themselves up off the floor and discuss what this means, not only to them, but the movie theater scene in general. After they finish weeping, Daniel and Kyle do their best to figure out what...

It's season 2 of The Popcorn Boys! At least that's what The Boys are telling themselves after taking nearly a month off. There's plenty to catch up on, of course! They discuss a bunch of new trailers and box office news before getting into their opinions of "The Northman" and "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent." Plus, a very quick trip through the insane filmography of the legend himself, Ni...

Sound the sirens! The 2022 movie year is off to a roaring start and The Boys are here to break down some of the early fare. "Ambulance," a movie made almost specifically for Daniel and Kyle, is flopping at the box office, but will it flop in their hearts? "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is coolest breakout hit in a while, but will The Boys feel similarly? And then, on the heels of Ben Affleck...

The 94th Annual Academy Awards are in the books and there wasn't much to discuss. Oh wait never mind, it was the most insanely chaotic live television event in history. The Boys discuss Will Smith, CODA, Jessica Chastain, Troy Kotsur and, uh..... THEY BASICALLY JUST DEBATE WHETHER OR NOT WILL SMITH ACTUALLY SLAPPED CHRIS ROCK IN THE FACE.

It's March Madness, baby! To celebrate, The Boys have crafted a 64-man, single elimination tournament to determine the most exciting actor working today. In the universe of unhinged Popcorn Boys episodes, this might be the most unhinged! Four regions. Two play-in games. One winner. Who will it be? You'll have to listen to almost three hours of absurdity to find out! Pop, pop!

The Boys are going deep on Batman and the episode is almost as long as the movies whose runtimes they mock! But listen, there's a lot to say when it comes to the Caped Crusader, Gotham and why nobody can tell it's Batman under the mask. Daniel and Kyle break down the Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher and Christopher Nolan eras of Batman, while rounding things out with an analysis of the most recent of t...

The Screen Actors Guild Awards made a splash on Sunday night, turning this year's already chaotic Oscar race into an even more unpredictable puzzle. The Boys are here to break down all of the biggest questions: Is "CODA" a threat to win Best Picture? Is Jessica Chastain the frontrunner for Best Actress? Is Ariana DeBose the biggest lock of the night? Plus, as the Academy continues down their path...

Where have all the rom-coms gone? *Do do do, do do do* It's 2022 and suddenly nobody believes in laughing or love anymore! So, The Boys decided to get to the bottom of it. They take a look at the absolute dry desert of modern romantic comedies, if there's any hope for the future of the genre and why a great rom-com is unlike anything else. Plus, of course, Daniel and Kyle each list their top 5 rom...

The 2022 Academy Awards have their hosts and The Boys have their thoughts! Furthermore, the Best Picture nominees themselves have been the subject of public fodder over the past week and, you'll never guess this, but The Boys have thoughts about that as well! This week, Daniel and Kyle bring you an examination of all things Oscar, why they still matter and....sigh....a recap of the 2021 Box Office...

The Boys have coffee and bagels in hand at 5:18 a.m. because it's the biggest morning of the year, baby! The nominations for the 94th Academy Awards are here and we're doing it live! Through groggy eyes, Daniel and Kyle react to the nominees in every category, as they are revealed. It's chaos! It's anarchy! It's their only reason to live! Listen along as The Boys respond to the snubs, the surprise...

OH HOLY DAY! After months of hemming and hawing, the nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards are mere days away. It's one of the most unpredictable, chaotic Oscar seasons in recent memory and The Boys do their best to make sense of it, running down their predictions for the top 8 categories. Who will take the final spots in Best Picture? Will anybody make it out of the Best Actress category alive?...

With an absolute black hole in movie releases at the moment, it's only fitting to look ahead at what's to come! In anticipation of the year in movies 2022 (and of the first Popcorn Boys episode ever!), The Boys each pick their five most anticipated flicks from the coming film calendar. In the midst, they hit on many of the most tried and true Popcorn Boys topics: Jake Gyllenhaal (!), Tom Cruise (!...

Do you like scary movies? Ghostface is back, baby! And he's...somehow almost better than ever? With the fifth installment of the iconic "Scream" franchise in theaters, The Boys revisit all the history in the town of Woodsboro, the best performances across the five films and how "Scream" has managed to stand the test of time. Grab a knife, throw on a mask and have your landline close. It's time to...

This week, The Boys take a look back while keeping an eye on the immediate future! It's time for both Daniel and Kyle to reveal their individual lists of the top 10 movies and performances of 2021. Who takes the #1 spots? How much overlap will there be? How many more times will they argue about "The Power of the Dog?" Plus, hot on the heels of the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, The Boys di...

The biggest day on The Popcorn Boys calendar has arrived! Ladies and germs, it's time for the 2022 box office draft! Two boys. 46 movies. One box office year. A contest with the ability to test friendships, break up families and test the sheer bounds of the moviegoing public. It's not for the faint of heart. Get your snacks, buckle up and come along for the ride. The rest of the year depends on th...

Audio issues can't keep The Popcorn Boys down! I mean, maybe they should! But they don't! After a brief holiday break, The Boys are back and, oh man, are there things to DISCUSS! The box office challenge is fully up in the air after the dominance of the record-breaking "Spider-Man No Way Home." The Boys discuss their thoughts on the movie, why it's performing so well and whether or not it should m...

Start whistling and snapping because "West Side Story" is here! The Steven Spielberg adaptation was met with rapturous reviews and not-so-rapturous box office, making it a curious contender in this year's Oscars race. The Boys saw the movie and give their thoughts on its merits, its awards chances and why people just don't seem to care about musicals at the moment. They also react to last week's G...

To celebrate the release of "Licorice Pizza," The Boys do a deep dive into the nine film catalogue of Paul Thomas Anderson! From "Hard Eight" to "Phantom Thread," it's a discussion about what makes PTA so great, what makes him so unique and what, sometimes, makes him so frustrating. The Boys debate their favorite performances in PTA movies, his genius casting decisions and, of course, they scream...