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Join Mike & Laura Laidman as they delve into some of our favorite nostalgic films. Do they still hold up or are they as terrible as Burnt Popcorn?... more
FAQs about Burnt Popcorn:How many episodes does Burnt Popcorn have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
November 23, 2021Episode 59 – GoldenEyeIt took us almost sixty episodes, but we did it! Mike and Laura finally covered a Bond film. And just in time for everyone to have already seen No Time to Die in theatres! How does the Pierce Brosnan era of Bond hold up to Daniel Craig? Is he a hold over of the camp of Bonds of yesteryear? Or did he walk so Daniel Craig could run? You'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out.Release Date: November 17, 1995Directed by:Martin CampbellStarring: Pierce BrosnanSean BeanIzabella ScorupcoFamke Janssen...more1h 2minPlay
November 16, 2021Episode 58 – The FlyIt took 58 episodes, but we finally got some real body horror to discuss this week! Yes, the oft overlooked genre of horror that's not only gross, but fascinating! And no one does it better than Cronenberg. But will Mike and Laura be able to keep it together as Brundle becomes the titular fly? Or will they throw up on their donuts? Tune in to find out!Release Date: August 15th, 1986Directed by:David CronenbergStarring: Jeff GoldblumGeena DavisJohn Getz...more54minPlay
November 09, 2021Episode 57 – House on Haunted HillWe're a bit late for spooky season, but who cares! This week Mike and Laura are revisiting the revisit of The House on Haunted Hill. Does it hold up to the 1959 original? Or does it fall short despite the pretty stellar cast? You'll have to listen in to find out!Release Date: October 29th, 1999Directed by: William MaloneStarring: Geoffrey RushAli LarterFamke JanssenBridgette WilsonTaye Diggs...more56minPlay
November 02, 2021Episode 56 – Star Wars: Return Of The JediWe did it! We finally got through all three of the original Star Wars movies. Is Return of the Jedi the one that finally makes Laura lose it? Or is she a convert to the church of Jedi-ism now? You'll need to listen in to discover if the force has awakened, or if Laura turns her back on Star Wars for good.Release Date: May 25, 1983Directed by:Richard MarquandStarring: Mark HamillCarrie FisherHarrison Ford...more1h 8minPlay
October 19, 2021Episode 55 – HalloweenThe Night He Came Home! The one, the only, the OG of one named slashers, Michael Myers makes his first appearance on Burnt Popcorn. It's Spooktober and we are finally getting down to business with Halloween. Will we shriek? Will we jump? You'll have to listen to find out.Release Date: October 25, 1978Directed by:John CarpenterStarring: Jamie Lee CurtisDonald PleasenceNancy Kyes...more1h 9minPlay
October 12, 2021Episode 54 – Star Wars : The Empire Strikes BackLet's take a break from Spooktober, shall we (as much as Laura will let us) with another Star Wars film! Widely regarded as the best film of the series, The Empire Strikes Back is our feature of the week. We all know Mike still loves it, but can Laura put aside her distaste for the franchise to give a glowing review? Or will she begrudgingly offer up a Plain this time around?Release Date: May 6, 1980Directed by:Irvin KershnerStarring: Mark HamillCarrie FisherHarrison FordBilly Dee Williams...more59minPlay
October 05, 2021Episode 53 – CasperSpooky season is upon us and that means slashers, ghouls, and... friendly ghosts? That's right, Mike and Laura are kicking off Spooktober with the family friendly Casper! The real question is, can Laura make it through the episode without quoting, "Can I keep you?"The answer is no.Release Date: May 26, 1995Directed by:Brad SilberlingStarring: Christina RicciBill PullmanEric IdleCathy Moriary...more48minPlay
September 28, 2021Episode 52 – Star Wars: A New HopeWell folks, it finally happened. Mike finally made Laura go watch a Star War. Did she like it? Did she hate it? Or was she completely indifferent to it? You'll just have to listen and find out for yourselves!Release Date: May 25, 1977Directed by:George LucasStarring: Mark HamillCarrie FisherHarrison Ford...more1h 12minPlay
September 21, 2021Episode 51 – Legally BlondeObjection, your honour! Overruled! Habeas Corpus! This week Mike and Laura dive into the tense legal world with hotshot legal student Elle Woods in Legally Blonde! What, like it's hard? Of course it is, it's Harvard Law! But this plucky young wannabe lawyer isn't going to let a little homework get her down, is she? Not when she has her man to fight for. But the most important question plaguing our podcast hosts - does Legally Blonde have the right stuff to hold up after 20 years?Release Date: July 13th, 2001Directed by:Robert LuketicStarring: Reese WitherspoonLuke WilsonSelma BlairVictor Garber...more1h 9minPlay
September 14, 2021Episode 50 – Aliens50 episodes in and to celebrate Mike picks his second favorite movie of all time to watch (we already did his first). We return to Ripley right where we left her, in the cold darkness of space. But after sleeping in longer than she planned the world has changed around her., but the one thing that stayed the same? Killer aliens. Join Mike and Laura as they look at this more action focused entry in the franchise and see if becoming parents has changed the way they view this movie (spoilers it did). Release Date: July 18th, 1986Directed by:James CameronStarring: Sigourney WeaverCarrie HennMichael BiehnPaul RiserBill Paxton...more1h 7minPlay
FAQs about Burnt Popcorn:How many episodes does Burnt Popcorn have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.