While the movie theaters are making their comeback, there is still plenty available for you to watch right in the comfort of your home. Join us this week as we talk about the psychological reasoning behind what we watch, what we've been watching in our spare time (including heists and Clint Eastwood), and what we're looking forward to in the coming weeks. David is all about his crime shows. Rick looks forward to new episodes every week. All that and more!
The Popcorn Diet returns with a look at where Marvel is at with What It...? on Disney+ and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings in theaters! Join us as we discuss what could be in store with Marvel's animated anthology, how they celebrate Asian cinema, and what's could be in the future for the Avengers. David is excited for the variety. Rick thinks Tony Leung is awesome in every scene. All that and more!
Our latest episode features two new-release movies that deal with lots of green, a perilous adventure, and the nature of heroics. Join us as we discuss the beautiful, haunting Arthurian tale The Green Knight, and break down the fun adventure adapted from the famous Disney attraction, Jungle Cruise. David has love without the need to revisit. Rick questions the sex appeal of The Rock. 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!
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!
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!
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!
David's on vacation this week, which means we welcome back special guest good movie buddy Leah Theodosis to the show to talk about one of our favorite subjects: Disney movies. Join us as we discuss returning to movie theaters, the viewing-at-home experience of Mulan, and our overall thoughts on the new remake. Rick disagrees with the critics about villains. Leah isn't impressed with a kite. All that a more!