Dr. Steven Strange returns and he is hurtling through the Multiverse of Madness is Marvel’s newest blockbuster movie. Join us as we talk about keeping up with the MCU, where we think we’re headed in the long run, and what we though of Marvel’s first foray into horror filmmaking. Rick loves the violence. David is runs down all the characters at large. All that and more!
The Popcorn Diet returns to cover one of the most anticipated movies of the past couple of years: Matt Reeve’s THE BATMAN. Join us as we talk about what makes Batman such an indelible character, pick our favorite Bat-things, and talk all about the new film. Rick has maybe the worst brain fart in the history of the podcast. David is unashamed of his soundtrack preferences. All that and more!
The Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy sees it's final entry released around the world, and audiences were clearly clamoring for No Way Home. Listen to our latest episode as we discuss where this film falls in the pantheon of Spider-Man films, the MCU, and what we thought of perhaps the biggest movie of the year. David is all about going to Homecoming Rick thinks Dafoe is one of the great villains. All that and more!
Is Eternals Marvel's first big bomb? Is it the most ambitious film they've attempted thus far? Is it their riskiest? We discuss all those points as well as what we thought of the movie, how Chloe Zhao fits into Marvel's filmmaker roster, and where the MCU goes from here on our latest episode. David struggles with the emotional connection. Rick admits that he probably overweighs ambition. All that and more!
The sequel to the Tom Hardy smash comic book movie hit Venom is here, and it's the biggest theatrical opening of the pandemic. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of Let there be Carnage, as well as if Carnage causes enough carnage, Tom Hardy's commitment, and if the wall crawler is in the future. David hates both attempts at Woody's wigs. Rick wants to stay out of certain areas of the internet. 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!
The Popcorn Diet returns with a new episode all about the latest DC Comics movie: The Suicide Squad! Join us as we revisit the original film from 2016, discuss the unique mind that is James Gunn, and give our thoughts on John Cena, King Shark, and the other crazy characters in the squad. David is always here for crazy Germans with javelins. Rick's favorite kind of violence is shark violence. 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!
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!
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!
The Popcorn Diet celebrates its 100th episode by taking on one of the most difficult and controversial films they've perhaps ever covered: JOKER. Join us for this episode as we struggle to find the meaning in the madness, heap praises on Joaquin Phoenix, and talk about the controversies surrounding the dark DC adaptation. David has an AH-HA moment. Rick wonders if it's all real or not. All that and more!
Every once in a while, evolution leaps forward. The X-Men franchise as we know it has reached its end, and The Popcorn Diet is here to send it off. Join us as we give our reaction to the last entry from Fox into the X-Men saga, Dark Phoenix. We then spend the rest of the episode in all of our spoiler-filled glory talking about the X-series as a whole, including Dark Phoenix spoilers. Rick remembers Darkholme but forgets Lawrence. David gets another reason to hate Rotten Tomatoes. All that and more!
SPOILER ALERT! After the Endgame come the spoilers, and that's all this episode has! We're talking all about Avengers: Endgame in great, glorious spoiler detail. We discuss how time travel works, the fates of a couple of key characters, and if we cried or not. Rick tries to explain the quantum physics of the Infinity Stones. David discloses if he is still an emotionless alien or not. All that and more!
The culmination of M. Night Shyamalan's Eastrail 177 trilogy has been released and we are here to talk about it. Join us as we discuss Glass including our thoughts on the film, audience expectations, and the universe that Shyamalan has crafted. David might be a superhero. Rick thinks you need to keep your expectations in check. All that and more!
Yes, he can talk to fish. The Popcorn Diet goes swimming with Aquaman this week as we talk about the latest DC comics character to get his own big screen adventure. Join us as we talk about the bonkers sequences in the film, the performances, and how the DCEU course correction is going. David invokes National Treasure. Rick builds his own DCEU. All that and more!
Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Does whatever a spider can! Our latest episode prepares to go deep into the Spider-Verse as we discuss the newest Wall Crawler film. Join us as we discuss Spider-Man films of the past, talk about how that history benefits the new film, and how it succeeds as a gorgeous new evolution of animation and superhero storytelling. David gives us a Spider history lesson. Rick makes fun of 1980s Jospeh Zito. All that and more!
WE. ARE. VENOM. The Popcorn Diet takes on the symbiotic alien antihero as we discuss Sony's latest superhero attempt: Venom. Join us as we talk about the differences between a good movie and an enjoyable movie, Tom Hardy's commitment to the role, and when a single part of a film elevates it as a whole. David is all in on Woody. Rick wants more prestige actors in goofy movies. All that and more!
San Diego Comic Con is all wrapped up for 2018 and The Popcorn Diet is here to recap all the biggest reveals from footage and discuss the biggest trailers that came out over the weekend. Join us and watch along as we break down offerings from Universal, Warner Brothers, and more! Rick finds his next Free Refills theme. David is a scorned DC viewer. All that and more!
The Merc with a Mouth returns for his first ever sequel and The Popcorn Diet is here to reference all the references. Join us as we talk about Ryan Reynolds and Deadpool 2, including spoiler free talk, then spoilers about our favorite bits, cameos, jokes, and easter eggs. The boys ponder Deadpool's regenerative powers. Rick thinks DiCaprio was a Ninja Turtle. David comes prepared with Easter Eggs. All that and more!
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The Popcorn Diet changes gears this week to introduce a new miniseries: Free Refills! Free Refills allows us to take a look back at popular franchise entries in preparation for the newest installment coming soon! In our first Free Refills series, we're tackling the MCU leading up to Avengers: Infinity War! Rick pours one out to Terrance Howard. David loves his stats. All that and more!