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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.
Lanterns | What Went Wrong? #106
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ In this episode of The Popcorn Hour, we're finally talking about Lanterns and, unfortunately, neither of us came away loving it. We get into what didn't work for us, from the story and characters to the way the Green Lantern mythology was handled, and why the show ultimately fell short of what we were hoping it would be. We also talk about the performances, the DCU's future, and whether there's anything from Lanterns that we actually want to see carried forward. Did you like Lanterns more than we did? Let us know what you thought.
Why Akira Is the Greatest Animated Film Ever Made #105
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ In this episode of The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about Akira and why we think it's not only one of the greatest animated films ever made, but one of the most important. From its groundbreaking animation and insane attention to detail to its influence on anime, Hollywood, and filmmaking as a whole, Akira changed what people thought animation could be. We break down what makes the movie so incredible, why it still looks unlike almost anything else nearly 40 years later, and the massive impact it's had on the movies and filmmakers that came after it. Is Akira the greatest animated film ever made? We think there's a pretty strong argument for it.
Movie News | Star Wars 10, World War Z 2, Saw & Avengers: Doomsday #104
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about some of the biggest movie news, including the latest rumors and updates surrounding Star Wars Episode 10 , the possibility of World War Z 2 , what's happening with the Saw franchise, and the latest on Avengers: Doomsday . We break down what's actually happening with each project, what we know so far, and what could be coming next for some of Hollywood's biggest franchises. Plus, we get into more of the movie news making headlines right now. Which of these movies are you most excited to see happen? Let us know in the comments.
Movie News | Resident Evil, Secret Wars, Lanterns & More #103
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about some of the biggest movie news, including the latest on the upcoming Resident Evil movie, what's happening with Avengers: Secret Wars , and the newest developments surrounding Lanterns . We break down the announcements, casting and story details, and what these projects could mean for some of the biggest franchises in movies and television. Plus, we get into more of the news making headlines around Hollywood and the movies we're looking forward to most. What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments.
Re-release | We Put Pixar Against DreamWorks #102
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ We're bringing back one of our biggest tournaments: Pixar vs DreamWorks. We took some of the biggest animated movies from both studios and put them head-to-head in a bracket to figure out which studio actually comes out on top. From Toy Story and The Incredibles to Shrek , Kung Fu Panda , How to Train Your Dragon and more, every matchup meant saying goodbye to another movie we love. We argue over the matchups, defend our picks, and eventually crown a winner. If you missed this one the first time around, here's your chance to see how we settled one of the biggest debates in animated movies.
Lanterns Mid-Season Review | Is It Actually Good? #101
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ We're halfway through Lanterns , so it's time to talk about how we actually feel about the show so far. We're breaking down the story, characters, performances, the Green Lantern mythology, what's working, what's not, and whether the series is living up to the expectations coming into it. With the second half of the season still to come, we're also talking about where we think the show could go from here and whether Lanterns has done enough to stick the landing. What do you think of Lanterns so far? Let us know.
100 Episodes Later… Still Dazed and Confused
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ 100 episodes of The Popcorn Hour. For our 100th episode, we're talking about one of our Criterion of the Month picks, Dazed and Confused . We break down Richard Linklater's coming-of-age classic, what makes it so rewatchable, the characters we love, and why the movie has stuck around for so long. It's pretty crazy to look back and realize we've made 100 episodes of this thing, so we're also taking a little time to appreciate how far the podcast has come. Thanks for watching, listening, and sticking with us for 100 episodes. Here's to the next 100.
Movie News | Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man & More #99
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about the heartbreaking losses of Tim Curry and Dolly Parton and looking back at the careers, movies, music, and legacies they leave behind. We also get into the latest on Avengers: Doomsday , Spider-Man: Brand New Day , and everything else happening around some of the biggest movies in Hollywood right now. We'll be talking about the moments and performances that made Curry and Parton so memorable, while also breaking down the latest movie news and what we're excited to see next. What Tim Curry or Dolly Parton performance means the most to you? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to The Popcorn Hour for weekly movie news, reviews, rankings, box office coverage, and more.
Our Childhood Cartoon Network Tournament #98
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ For this episode, my brother and I each picked six Cartoon Network shows we grew up watching and put them all into a tournament. One by one, the shows go head-to-head until we're left with a winner. We talk about the shows we grew up loving, why we picked them, and argue over which ones deserve to move on. Some matchups were easy, some definitely weren't. Who would win if you made your own Cartoon Network tournament?
Movie News | D23, Avengers: Doomsday, Lanterns & More #97
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're breaking down the biggest movie news, including everything coming out of D23, the latest updates on Avengers: Doomsday , and what's happening with DC's Lanterns . We talk about the biggest reveals, what they could mean for Marvel and DC, and the projects we're most excited to see. What are you most excited for — Avengers: Doomsday , Lanterns , or something else from D23? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to The Popcorn Hour for weekly movie news, reviews, rankings, box office coverage, and more.
Movie News | Lanterns, Avengers: Doomsday, Batman Part 2 & More #96
🎬 https://popcornhourpod.com/ This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're breaking down the latest movie news, including the newest updates surrounding Lanterns , Avengers: Doomsday , and The Batman Part II . We discuss what these developments could mean for the future of both the DC Universe and Marvel, along with everything else making headlines in Hollywood. Which project are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to The Popcorn Hour for weekly movie news, reviews, rankings, box office coverage, and more.