The Popcorn Hour — A Film Podcast with Matt & James
Every story starts as a kernel.
Your weekly dose of film reviews, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes insights with Matt & James. Whether you're a casual moviegoer or a hardcore cinephile — grab your popcorn, take a seat, and let's roll the reel.
Meet the Hosts
Two brothers.
One projector.
Matt and Jimmy live and breathe cinema. Every week they break down the movies that matter — new releases, hidden gems, classic favorites — with spirited debates, heartfelt rankings, and the occasional bracket-style tournament.
Reviews. Rankings. Drafts. Movie news. Top 5s and Bottom 5s. If it plays on a screen, it's fair game.
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Is The Shining a Horror Masterpiece? | Criterion of the Month #107
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ This month for Criterion of the Month, we're checking into the Overlook Hotel with Stanley Kubrick's The Shining . We talk about Jack Torrance's descent into madness, the film's eerie atmosphere, the mysteries surrounding Room 237, and why this movie has sparked so many debates over the years. Does it deserve its reputation as one of the greatest horror films ever made, or has its legacy grown bigger than the movie itself? We're getting into all of it. What's your take on The Shining ? Let us know in the comments.
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From the archive
Lanterns | What Went Wrong? #106
Why Akira Is the Greatest Animated Film Ever Made #105
Movie News | Star Wars 10, World War Z 2, Saw & Avengers: Doomsday #104
Movie News | Resident Evil, Secret Wars, Lanterns & More #103
Re-release | We Put Pixar Against DreamWorks #102
Lanterns Mid-Season Review | Is It Actually Good? #101
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