After the most insane thing to happen, maybe ever, in the history of the Academy Awards, The Popcorn Diet is here to take stock of everything before, during, and after the slap heard 'round the world. Join us as we talk about how the Oscars shouldn't be ashamed of movies, who won the head-to-head prediction matchup, and CODAs big win. Rick's brain is on fire. David is salty about the ceremony. All that and more!
Your very best good movie buddy Rick Williamson is rolling solo this week with a recap that covers not one, not, two, not three, but FOUR movies that you have the option of seeing on this extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Was Ghostbusters: Afterlife a cynical cash grab, or did he enjoy the adventures? Does Red Notice deserve to be Netflix's biggest movie ever? Was Home Sweet Home Alone a worthy successor to the Home Alone franchise? Is King Richard lining up to be crowned at the Oscars? All these questions answered and more in our Review Recap!
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back in the long-in-development next entry in the Bad Boys franchise! Join us as we talk about our love of the films and the characters, what we thought of this newest film, and how we were surprised at just how good it turned out to be! David makes bold Scorsese comparisons. Rick wants it made very clear that he loves Michael Bay. All that and more!!
One Will Smith isn't enough, so we're doubling up the Will Smiths and talking all about his new movie: Gemini Man! Join us as we discuss the long history of the production of the film, Ang Lee and Jerry Bruckheimer teaming up, as well as when story fails technology. David has issues with the travel shortcuts. Rick wants justice for Baron. All that and more!
The Popcorn Diet welcomes Special Guest Good Movie Buddy Lindsey Friend to the podcast to talk all about Disney and Aladdin! After apologies for the wonky audio, we talk all about the remake trend, various Disney villains, and being pleasantly surprised by this newest Disney live-action tale. Rick introduces his guest to the Venom thirst. Lindsey has some hot takes about Disney villains. All that and more!