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!
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 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 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!
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!
Phase Three comes to a close for the MCU, and we're celebrating the end of The Infinity Saga with its final entry, Spider-Man: Far From Home. We break down what makes this version of the wall crawler so unique in the MCU, discuss characters, performances, this series' habit for a good twist, and what we think might happen in the future of Spidey and the MCU. Rick blanks on a famous cameo name. David leaves Rick hanging out to dry. 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 Endgame is upon us. In a matter of days, Avengers: Endgame will hit theaters across the world, signaling the culmination in a story that is ten-plus years in the making. Join The Popcorn Diet as we build our hype for Endgame by making predictions, going over the evidence at hand, and discuss the many different aspects of what could be one of the biggest movies of all time. Rick makes the case for Thanos and the snap. David forgets the name of the guy with the wings! All that and more!
Higher. Further. Faster. We're starting off the 2019 Marvel Cinematic Universe season with the launch of their first female-led superhero entry: CAPTAIN MARVEL! Join our latest episode as we discuss the MCU, Carol Danvers' powers, and the growing animosity amongst the Online Film Community. David deep dives on the de-aging effects. Rick admits when he's wrong. All that and more!
Go small or go home! The Popcorn Diet welcomes very special guest good movie buddy and brother-in-law Matt Theodosis to discuss Ant-Man and The Wasp! Join us as we discuss refreshing, smaller scale action, antagonists vs. villains, and where the MCU goes in 2019. Rick always wants more Goggins. Matt wants to make changes to the popcorn rating system. All that and more!
The Popcorn Diet has seen Avengers: Infinity War and we have some thoughts! Join us on this SPOILER FREE episode as we discuss one of the biggest films in the history of the MCU. Keeping it spoiler free, we discuss how to grade the MCU as individual films versus a series, how Thanos compared as a villain, and what character mismatches we'd like to see in the future. Rick goes on an early rant. David is waging Infinity Wars on tree stumps. All that and more!
After 10 years, the beginning of the end is upon us. The Popcorn Diet is getting pumped up for Avengers: Infinity War. Join us as we talk about our theories and predictions of the film. We go over the infinity stones, what we think will happen in the film, and which characters will live or die in the end. Rick is redefining the word hype. David is looking for The Empire Strikes Back ending. All that and more!
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Still locked in a hotel room outside of Austin, The Popcorn Diet wraps up our Free Refills look back at the Marvel Cinematic Universe by recapping one of the biggest movies of 2018, and all time, with Black Panther. Only a couple of months removed, the boys go back to Wakanda to remember the best moments of the film, heap praise on M'Baku, and talk about what's in store for Ryan Coogler. David gets help from Rick on the pronunciations. Rick is pumped for Ryan Coogler's future. All that and more!
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Avengers Week is here! Coming to you from a hotel room outside of Austin, The Popcorn Diet kicks off Avengers Week by recapping the latest, wackiest entry with the God of Thunder: Thor Ragnarok. Our second to last MCU Free Refills episode goes over our love for Taika Waititi, how much we love angry toddler Hulk, and where we go from here. Rick is frustrated by the perfection of Chris Hemsworth. David can't get enough Korg. All that and more!
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Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man gets his own entry into the MCU on this Free Refills mini episode recapping Spider-Man: Homecoming. Come join us as we talk about the great, diverse characters, the smart decision Sony made to partner with Marvel, and where we go after this. David steals Rick's choice. Rick relates to the bad guy. All that and more!
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Our favorite intergalactic a-holes return as we get closer and closer to Infinity War, recapping Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 on our newest Free Refills episode. Joins us as we deep dive into the film and discuss the emotional impact of fathers and sons, estranged sisters, and a talking raccoon that is a jerk to everyone. David goes to get snacks and returns to the same action scene. Rick pits the Guardians against Winston Churchill. All that and more!
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces magic into the equation as we feature Doctor Strange on our latest Free Refills episode. Join us as we discuss who almost got the role, the beautiful shot composition, and why the ending of this film is so effective. David respects the casting department of Marvel. Rick thinks Strange has a better Iron Man evolution than Iron Man. All that and more!