The Popcorn Diet welcomes special guest good movie buddy Brian McLaughlin to the pod to discuss a movie we’ve been waiting nearly three years to talk about: TOP GUN MAVERICK. Join our conversation as we chat about the impact of Goose, fighter jet tactics, and the relentlessness of Tom Cruise. Rick makes bold statements about Iceman. Brian could see the action from his house. All That and more!
Daniel Craig's epic run as James Bond has reached its thrilling conclusion, and The Popcorn Diet is here to talk about it. Join us as we discuss what we thought of the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, as well as Craig's run as a whole, and where we think the franchise could go from here. David advocates for Lucifer Satan. Rick wants to talk directly and respectfully with Rami Malek. All that and more!
Our latest episode finds us striving to not just be a good podcast, but a great podcast as we discuss the release of Ryan Reynolds' latest original blockbuster, Free Guy! Join us as we talk about box office expectations, the joys of an original movie and characters, and if there's such a thing as too much Taika. Rick has one minor quibble in spoilers. David has the plot for the sequel. 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!
Go Joe! The Popcorn Diet is back with an episode talking about the latest attempt at a GI JOE franchise, Snake Eyes: Gi Joe Origins. Join us as we talk about franchise bonafides, giant snakes, and Japanese crime stories! David wouldn't pay for a babysitter. Rick has issues with the introduction to Japan. 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!
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!
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!
The Popcorn Diet makes a triumphant and safe return to the movie theaters so we can catch Christopher Nolan's latest brain-melter: Tenet! Join us as we talk about what the experience was like going back to the theaters, why we think Nolan is operating on a different level, and all our thoughts about the film! David has kids! Rick wants his refills. All that and more!!
The Popcorn Diet returns with a mega movie grab bag episode looking at some of the most recent streaming releases. We offer no restraint on spoilers in discussing Tom Hanks' WWII Naval film Greyhound, Andy Samberg's time loop comedy Palm Springs, and Charlize Theron kicking so much ass in The Old Guard. David loves the villains you love to hate. Rick plays the time loop like a video game. All that and more!!
Normally for Patrons only, we're offering the next episode of our franchise refills to all listeners! The second episode of our race through of The Fast Saga brings us to the (debatable) franchise low point: 2 Fast 2 Furious. Join us as we break down the history and plot of 2 Fast, as well as debate the value of Tyrese to the franchise. Rick questions Carter's wardrobe choices in Miami. David will ride or die for the movie. All that and more!
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!!
The game is back and it's more dangerous than ever! The boys get zapped back into Jumanji as they discuss the new sequel: The Next Level. Join our latest episode as we talk about why some franchise reboots find success, our nitpicks with world-building, and our ideas for another Jumanji sequel. David turns the B story into the A story. Rick steals away the thunder. All that and more!!
Two of the biggest movie stars in the world come together to tell the true story of how Ford took on Ferrari as The Popcorn Diet looks at Ford v Ferrari. Special guest Good Movie Buddy Matt Theodosis joins us this week to talk about movie star performances, analogies in storytelling, and to go down the side path of Josh Lucas history. Rick connects racing, boxing, and fighter jets. Matt invokes Pixar's Cars. All that and more!
Come with me if you want to live! The Terminator saga tries for another relaunch and The Popcorn Diet is here to talk all about it. We spend some time focusing on our history with the franchise, how escalating villains can be done right, and where the films all parallel each other through their many time travel loopholes. David's machine origins are discussed. Rick saw too many violent movies as a kid. All that and more!
An ice cold can of whoop ass meets a champagne problem as Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham try to coexist and save the world in Hobbs & Shaw. Join us for our latest episode as we discuss the newest spinoff of the Fast and Furious world as well as dumb fun, crazy action, and numerous easter eggs. David has an interesting bad guy theory. Rick compares the film to chill cheese fries. All that and more!
Our latest episode dives headfirst into the world of John Wick, first discussing the franchise as a whole and then focusing our sights on the newest entry. Join us as we break down everything about John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, including our favorite fights, the surprising depth, and the ever-expanding world of assassins and the rules they abide by. David might have Catwoman PTSD. Rick thinks the key is incremental expansion. All that and more!
If it bleeds, we can reboot it. The Popcorn Diet goes head to head with Shane Black's The Predator this week. Join us for our latest episode where we break down Predator mythology, talk about our favorite jokes, freak out about Subreddits, and try to make sense of the various plot holes. Rick goes off on a major rant. David doesn't like the kid. All that and more!