We got a real jam going now, welcome (back) to the Space Jam. That's right, on this episode, we debate the greatness of Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James and talk about what we liked (but mostly didn't like) about the new Looney Tunes basketball crossover, Space Jam: A New Legacy. David gets an iso play to talk about Gunpowder Milkshake. Rick loves Lil Rel. All that and more!
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back on the big screen and we're here to talk about the much-delayed intended first entry of Phase Four: Black Widow. We talk about ScarJo finally getting her solo film, heap praise at Ray Winstone, and try to use our crystal ball to see the future. David throws shade at Rick's marathon participation. Rick decides to fantasy-pitch his Black Widow franchise. All that and more!
We're back living life a quarter mile at a time but never turning our back on family! The boys saw the newest entry of the Fast & Furious saga, F9, and they have some thoughts about franchise longevity, justice for Han, and Dom's age. David is isn't invoking Day Another Day. Rick believes whatever Kurt Russell says. All that and more!
We're back with a double-feature episode discussing the two newest film releases. First, we talk about the world-building, the cast, and why Mark Wahlberg's new film Infinite just doesn't work. Then we sing the praises of musicals as well as Lin Manuel Miranda's In The Heights. David is having a hard time keeping track of the rules. Rick is also a talented and scarred person, just like the Phantom. All that and more!
We got not one but two big theatrical releases this past weekend with Cruella and A Quiet Place Part 2! Join us as we talk about our love of the theater experience, alien strategies, and what a 3rd movie could bring. THEN, we welcome good movie buddy Leah Theodosis to talk about the fun, punk rock version of Cruella de Vil. David doesn't think Rick would've come to the late movie. Rick stans for Wink. Leah is putting out hits on all who cross her. All that and more!
When you put together a movie with Dave Bautista, Las Vegas, a heist, and a hoard of zombies, you have our attention! Join us for our latest episode as we offer our reactions, break down the faults, and discuss the future of Zack Snyder's latest film, Army of the Dead. Rick gives an unexpected shoutout. David thinks the daughter is worse than Kim Bauer on 24. All that and more!
The Popcorn Diet is back and we're talking about three weeks worth of new releases! We've seen an emergence of old-school style flicks with Without Remorse, Wrath of Man, and Those Who Wish Me Dead. Join us as we talk about why these lower-stakes films seem all the more refreshing, as well as our thoughts on each film. Rick tries not to start a fight. David doesn't tolerate disrespecting disaster movies. All that and more!
As with every Oscar season, we're looking back 20 years into the past to try and right any of the wrongs from the 73rd Annual Academy Awards. Join us as we discuss the year of 2000 in film, what movies have stood the test of time in hindsight, and who our picks are for this years awards. David represents the American Psycho. Rick mistakenly thinks this'll be a short episode. All that and more!
The Popcorn Diet returns to talk about some of the biggest movie news from the past week. First, we discuss the Sag Winners and what it might mean for the Oscar races. Then, we discuss the success and stupidity of Godzilla vs. Kong. Finally, we wrap with a n extended discussion about Marvel's The Falcon and the Winter Solder at the show's midway point. David is thankful the monsters fought. Rick doesn't trust Zemo at all. All that and more!
After an odyssey several years in the making, we were finally given the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max. Join us this episode as we discuss and debate everything that lead to the release, our thoughts on the fandom that motivated the movement, and our overall thoughts of the gargantuan film. David doesn't allow for unfulfilled promises. Rick keeps revisiting the speed force with The Flash. Did we like it? Did we think it was too much? All that and more!
The Oscar nominations are just a few days away, and that means it's time for us to take a look at the awards season landscape so we can make our final predictions! David mixes up the Tims. Rick fights the urge to stay positive or be realistic. All that and more!
The latest story from the MCU is at an end, so that means it's time to break down everything that happened, didn't happen, and might be coming with WandaVision! Join us as we laugh about bad predictions and lay out where we go from here! David thinks we're going to go backwards before we go forward. Rick doesn't think storytellers owe you anything. All that and more!
We're back to recap and discuss episodes 4 through 7 of WandaVision on Disney+! First, we start out be reveling in how good the show is, debating if binging a show is good or bad, then get into the previous episodes and predict how it's all going to end! David thinks the big bad is still lurking out there. Rick thinks the whole world will change. All that and more!
The road to the Oscars is underway as we find ourselves in the thick of Awards Season! Join us as we talk about the Golden Globes, Oscar shortlists, and make our first set of predictions for the major Oscar categories! Rick abandons most hope. David celebrates the year of Hanks. All that and more!
On this episode we talk about the greatness of Denzel Washington before discussing our thoughts on his new movie with Rami Malek and Jared Leto on HBO Max, The Little Things. Join us as we discuss our favorite Denzel, what successful movies are now measured by, and how we liked the film. Rick makes an attempt to do math. David is feeling stale. All that and more!
Our latest episodes takes us to a familiar place, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, through an unfamiliar medium, a TV show! We're talking all about rejoining the MCU and how the first three episodes of WandaVision starting changing the reality of the universe! Rick changes the word to 'stories'. David informs us of his research. All that and more!
We're finally ready to welcome 2021 by discussing new movies, the Oscar season, and letting you in on some of our most anticipated films of the year.... if we're able to see them. Rick is ready to go for Taylor Sheridan. David is excited for Matt Damon's mullet. All that and more!
We're putting 2020 in the rearview mirror and saying good riddance by presenting our favorite films of 2020 on our first of two episodes going over The United States of film! Join us as we talk about our favorite movies of the year from the limited amount of movies we actually got to see. Rick absolves David of his low numbers. David stands by his boy. All that and more!
We're celebrating the end of the year with perhaps the biggest blockbuster of 2020, Wonder Woman 1984. Join us as we welcome again guest co-host Leah Theodosis as we discuss the different ways we watched the film, how much we enjoyed it, and celebrate doing the right thing even if it's difficult. Rick gets a kick in the butt from Leah. Leah is ready to fight for Kristen Wiig and her honor. All that and more!
It's the end of the world as we know it, but we feel fine because we're rolling with Gerard Butler in his new disaster movie, Greenland. Join us as we talk about our connection to the characters at this point in our lives, break down the science of meteor disaster flicks, and label Gerard Butler as officially underrated. Rick makes his case for storytelling. David is proud to be a Canadian. All that and more!