The Popcorn Hour with Matt and James

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James break down a major slate of entertainment headlines, starting with the latest news and online reports surrounding Chuck Norris and addressing what’s confirmed versus speculation. From there, the conversation shifts to updates on Quentin Tarantino’s reported television project and what a move to the small screen could mean...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James break down a packed lineup of movie and television updates, starting with new developments surrounding Lanterns and what the series could mean for the future of DC’s interconnected storytelling. They also dive into the latest news on The Boys , discussing how the franchise continues to evolve and what might be next for it...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James break down the 2026 Oscars, diving into the biggest winners, the most surprising moments, and the snubs that sparked the most debate. The conversation looks at how the night unfolded, which films and performances came out on top, and whether the Academy got it right this year. Along the way, they reflect on the state of t...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James revisit one of the most influential superhero sagas ever put to screen — Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy. Nearly two decades after it began, these films still define what a modern comic book movie can be. We start with Batman Begins (2005), exploring how Nolan rebuilt Batman from the ground up with a gritty origin sto...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James cover a wide range of movie and television news, beginning with the passing of Eric Dane and reflecting on his career and impact across film and television. From there, the conversation shifts to Damson Idris and the latest developments surrounding his upcoming projects. They also discuss Superman: Man of Tomorrow and wha...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This month on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James dive into Being John Malkovich as their latest Criterion of the Month selection. The conversation explores the film’s bold concept, its darkly comedic tone, and the way it blends surrealism with deeply human questions about identity, control, and desire. Matt and James discuss how the film’s performances ground its most...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James break down a wide-ranging slate of movie and television news. They begin with updates involving Robert Duvall and reflect on his long-standing legacy in Hollywood, discussing what his latest developments could mean for his career. From there, the conversation shifts to Bad Bunny’s expanding presence in film and how musici...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James break down a wide-ranging slate of movie and television news. They begin with updates involving Robert Duvall and reflect on his long-standing legacy in Hollywood, discussing what his latest developments could mean for his career. From there, the conversation shifts to Bad Bunny’s expanding presence in film and how musici...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James take on the monumental task of ranking and discussing all Batman media, from the earliest films and TV shows to the latest video games and animated series. The conversation examines how each iteration of the Dark Knight interprets the character, how storytelling, tone, and performance shape the experience, and what makes...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James break down a packed slate of franchise news across both film and television. The conversation begins with updates on Daredevil Season 2 and what the next chapter could mean for the character’s darker tone and long-term direction. From there, they shift to developments surrounding a new Deadpool movie, discussing how the ch...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James return for a second round of best and worst movies, revisiting the highs that surprised them and the lows that completely missed the mark. The conversation looks at what separates a movie that works from one that falls apart, digging into storytelling choices, performances, direction, and expectations going in. Along the...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James take on the challenge of ranking every actor to portray Superman on screen, looking beyond nostalgia to examine what each performance brought to the character. The conversation breaks down how different eras shaped each interpretation, from classical heroism to more conflicted and modern takes on the Man of Steel. Matt and...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James dig into 28 Years Later: Bone Temple, the latest chapter in the terrifying post-apocalyptic world. They break down how the film handles survival, faith, and the human cost of living in a broken world, while exploring whether this sequel successfully builds on the legacy of its predecessors. Along the way, they discuss the...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James dive into a wide range of movie news, from surprising announcements to major franchise updates. The conversation starts with the latest developments on the live-action He-Man movie and what the project could mean for adapting classic animated properties. From there, they react to the unexpected news surrounding a Lord Far...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This month on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James spotlight RoboCop as their Criterion of the Month, diving into why this 1987 sci-fi action classic continues to resonate decades later. They explore the film’s sharp satire of corporate culture, media manipulation, and the blurred lines between humanity and technology, while also discussing how its brutal action and bold...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James break down a jam-packed slate of movie and TV news. They start with updates on Avengers: Doomsday, discussing what’s been revealed about the story, the stakes, and the heroes involved. The conversation then shifts to Sebastian Stan’s upcoming projects and what his career trajectory tells us about the current state of Holly...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James take on the impossible task of ranking every live-action Spider-Man movie, from the early days of Sam Raimi’s trilogy to the MCU era and beyond. The conversation breaks down what works and what doesn’t in each entry, looking at performances, direction, villains, action, and how each film understands the character at its core....

https://paa.ge/popcornhour This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James break down some of the biggest movie and TV news currently shaping the industry. The conversation starts with Hugh Jackman officially returning as Wolverine and what that decision means for the character’s legacy, the future of the X-Men, and the broader state of superhero franchises. From there, they discuss 28 Years Later...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour As the year comes to a close, we step away from the weekly release cycle to reflect on what actually stayed with us. This episode isn’t about quick rankings or surface-level reactions, but about the films, performances, and moments that continued to resonate long after the credits rolled. We look back at the year as a whole, discussing how our expectations shifted, which...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour Everyone’s got a dream DCU lineup… but we didn’t go the obvious route. Instead, we asked: who would make the DC Universe actually interesting? In this episode of The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James dive into bold, unconventional, and sometimes downright surprising fan casts for Batman, Wonder Woman, and beyond. From wild card actors to choices that might just work if given...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James take a deep dive into the remarkable career of Rob Reiner, one of Hollywood’s most versatile and influential directors. From iconic comedies and unforgettable romances to gripping dramas and thrillers, Reiner’s filmography helped define entire genres across multiple decades. The conversation explores his incredible run of hi...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour/en?menu=mainmenu This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James tackle one of the most important holiday debates of all time: what actually makes a movie a Christmas movie? Is it the setting, the themes, the vibes, or just when you feel like watching it? From obvious holiday classics to the most controversial picks, the conversation turns into a full-on debate as they ar...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James get into the holiday spirit by sharing their favorite Christmas movies. From heartwarming classics to laugh-out-loud comedies to unconventional holiday staples, they break down the films that make their seasonal watchlists every year. The conversation drifts through nostalgia, family traditions, iconic scenes, and what reall...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James dive into another packed round of movie and TV headlines. They kick things off with updates on Jumanji 3 and what the next jungle adventure could bring to the franchise. Then they shift to Marvel with fresh buzz surrounding Daredevil and the massive upcoming crossover Avengers: Doomsday, discussing how both projects could sha...

https://paa.ge/popcornhour This week on The Popcorn Hour , Matt and James dive into The Running Man (2025), the newest reimagining of the classic dystopian action story. They break down how the film updates the original premise for a modern audience, what works about its new tone and worldbuilding, and how the performances stack up against the iconic 1987 version. From the action sequences to the...