The Popcorn Chronicles: Movies, TV & Pop Culture

Titanic 28.04.2026 47:34 ↓

This episode is about films preceding Titanic (1997), the 1997 blockbuster film as well as fascinating Titanic tv specials and documentaries over the years. 

Schwarzenegger and Stallone: Action Heroes 15.01.2026 40:44 ↓

In this episode I talk about their best films, my favorites of their films, their rivalry turned friendship and their recent Netflix documentaries. 

Disney Live Action VS the Animated: 101 Dalmatians 20.11.2025 43:26 ↓

This episode includes info about Dalmatians themselves, the book, animated and live action films, tv series and spin off film Cruella. 

Top 5 shows to watch: Prison Break 22.10.2025 23:58 ↓

Discussed Fox’s hit series Prison Break.

Universal's Classic Monsters 11.10.2025 32:13 ↓

Discussed Universal’s classic monster films and remakes. 

Queen Victoria in film and television 23.09.2025 13:35 ↓

Talked about 3 films, a mini series and PBS television show depicting various times in the life and reign of Queen Victoria. 

Best of Amazon Prime Originals 01.09.2025 25:00 ↓

Discussed Amazon prime original movies and series.

Trends in Cinema: Life Swap Movies 20.08.2025 20:24 ↓

Whether it's becoming 17 again, growing up overnight, or switching lives, "Life Swap" movies are always good entertainment. 

90’s: Family, Friendship, and Coming of Age Movies 28.07.2025 17:29 ↓

Discussed the trend of 90’s Family and Friendship/Coming of Age Family Movies.

90’s: Kids, Animals and Wilderness Family Movies 05.07.2025 25:27 ↓

*Discussed the trend from 1990-1999 where kids/animals/wilderness/adventure story tropes ran wild. 

The Jurassic Park Franchise 27.06.2025 29:58 ↓

This week's episode is about the 6 current Jurassic Park/World movies. 

Pirates of the Caribbean Franchise 13.06.2025 42:00 ↓

*Discussed Pirate lore and the ride at Disneyland that became the smash box office Franchise. 

Best of Netflix Originals: Volume 2 31.05.2025 14:18 ↓

*Discussed Netflix Original Films: To the Bone, Love Guaranteed, All the Bright Places, Slumberland and The Last Letter from your Lover.

The Noir of the 80’s/90’s 10.05.2025 14:33 ↓

*Discussed the trend of steamy noir thrillers in the 80’s/90’s: Basic Instinct, Body Heat and Body of Evidence 

Disney + Originals 25.04.2025 17:24 ↓

Sharing Great Disney + original content including movies, an original Star Wars show, and parks docuseries.

Batman: Now and Forever 11.04.2025 22:33 ↓

In this episode discussed is the origin and versions of Batman: Batman 1-4, Gotham, The Dark Knight, Justice league and The Batman. 

Let’s talk about: The Jungle Book 05.04.2025 18:53 ↓

Featuring conversation on the 1967 animated film, sequel, and 2016 and 1994 Live Actions. 

Beginnings and Ends: How trailers and credit scores have changed 21.02.2025 12:34 ↓

*Discussed the origin of movie trailers, the heyday of voiceover and transition into cover songs, and the trend of slow credit songs in the 90’s

Superhero movies: Overly Super or Super Over? 14.02.2025 29:26 ↓

*Discussed Captain America Brave New World, other hulk films and the decline of the super hero age. 

Gladiator: 25 years later 05.01.2025 22:42 ↓

Discussed Ridley Scott's epic 2000 film. 

Boy Bands are back… on TV that is. 18.12.2024 25:57 ↓

Discussed the boy band documentaries. 

30 years of Teenage Comedy/Dramas 18.12.2024 15:07 ↓

This week I talk about the trend in cinema of teenage comedy and dramas that spanned 30 years.

That Christmas Movie Feeling 12.12.2024 38:54 ↓

*Discussed my Top ten Christmas movie favorites (not in order of audio) 1. Home Alone  2. Jingle all the Way 3. White Christmas  4. Unaccomanied Minors 5. The Santa Clause (2) 6. Office Christmas Party 7. Arthur Christmas  8. Spirited  9. Elf 10. The Holiday 

My Favorite Director: Wolfgang Petersen 16.11.2024 35:10 ↓

In this episode I speak about my Wolfgang Petersen Favorite films including Air Force One, Poseidon, Perfect Storm and Outbreak. 

Movies you might have missed: Harrison Ford Edition 21.09.2024 9:54 ↓

Everyone knows Harrison Ford for his iconic movies like Star Wars and Indiana Jones. But what about films like The Fugitive? 3 good Harrison films to watch this week!