Burnt Popcorn

By Mike & Laura Laidman

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

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April 20, 2021 Episode 29 – Crocodile Dundee
Have you played knifey/spoony before? Maybe not, but there's a good chance you experienced the Australiamania that came along with 1986's Crocodile Dundee! That's right, this movie was a worldwide phenomenon. Yes. This one. And this week Mike and Laura are going to take a watch and see if it still captures our hearts in 2021.
Release Date: September 26, 1986
Directed by:
Peter Faiman
Starring:
Paul Hogan
Linda Kozlowski
John Meillon
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58min
April 13, 2021 Episode 28 – Alien
In space, no one can hear you review movies. This week, Mike and Laura were craving something very scary, and knew that Alien wouldn't let them down in the fright department. But does the rest of the movie hold up? Or is Alien simply a haunted house movie in space? Let's take a voyage back to 1979 and find out!
Release Date: June 22, 1979
Directed by:
Ridley Scott
Starring:
Sigourney Weaver
Tom Skerritt
John Hurt
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1h 5min
April 06, 2021 Episode 27 – Clueless
Ugh, as if! This week was Laura's pick and since it turns out Mike had never seen Clueless before, she set out to rectify this heinous fact. Beverly Hills, fashion, teen angst, we break it all down to see if Clueless transcends the nineties and into the realm of double butter. Or maybe it's just a total Monet.
Release Date: July 19, 1995
Directed by:
Amy Heckerling
Starring:
Alicia Silverstone
Paul Rudd
Stacey Dash
Brittany Murphy
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1h
March 30, 2021 Episode 26 – The Karate Kid
Wax on, wax off. This week, Sensei Laura and Mike-san revisit the 1984 classic, Karate Kid! That's right, the movie that brought karate mainstream, spawned three sequels, one remake, and possibly one of the best Netflix shows around. But does the OG movie have what it takes to stand the test of time? Or is it just another case of nostalgia making us remember it for more than punches and kicks?
Release Date: June 22, 1984
Directed by:
John G. Avildsen
Starring:
Ralph Macchio
Pat Morita
Elisabeth Shue
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1h 3min
March 23, 2021 Episode 25 – Death Becomes Her
This week Mike & Laura take a look at another Robert Zemeckis classic - Death Becomes Her. The dark comedy has everything you need from the early nineties, including Bruce Willis with a terrible mustache! It's a real walk down memory lane that asks the question - what would you give to be young and beautiful forever?
Release Date: July 31 1992
Directed by:
Robert Zemeckis
Starring:
Meryl Streep
Bruce Willis
Goldie Hawn
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57min
March 16, 2021 Episode 24 – The Neverending Story
This week Mike & Laura are diving into their first international film, The Neverending Story! This week we're joined with special guest Sidney Prado (Behind the Behind & Twitch) to talk about his all time favorite movie, and one that Laura has been dreading watching since we first brainstormed this podcast into existence. Is Laura right, is it that bad? Or is Sidney's love for the film more than just childhood nostalgia. Tune in and find out!
Release Date: April 6 1984
Directed by:
Wolfgang Petersen
Starring:
Noah Hathaway
Barret Oliver
Gerald McRaney
Tami Stronach
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1h 7min
March 09, 2021 Episode 23 – Bring it On
Be aggressive! Be, be aggressive! This week Mike and Laura are watching the Citizen Kane of cheerleader movies with Bring It On! Pom poms, pop music, herkies, pyramids, and teen girl rivalries aplenty. We hope this episode warms you up because BRR! It's cold in here! There must be some podcasts in the atmosphere!
Release Date: Aug 23 2000
Directed by:
Peyton Reed
Starring:
Kirsten Dunst
Eliza Dushku
Jesse Bradford
Gabrielle Union
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1h 10min
March 02, 2021 Episode 22 – Batman
Want to see a magic trick? Wait, no, it's not that Batman movie. We live in a society... WAIT! Not that one either! No, this week Mike and Laura are taking a look back at the Batman movie that birthed the beginnings of superhero movies. The 1989 Tim Burton/Michael Keaton/Jack Nicholson classic, Batman! Can this caped crusader hold up to modern superhero movies? Or is the real excitement around The Joker?
Release Date: June 23 1989
Directed by:
Tim Burton
Starring:
Jack Nicholson
Michael Keaton
Kim Basinger
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1h 6min
February 23, 2021 Episode 21 – Interview With The Vampire
You want sexy, brooding vampires without the sparkle? How about a young Brad Pitt right on the cusp of super stardom? Or better yet, Tom Cruise playing a... sexy French vampire known for his incredible sexual charisma with both men and women? Uh... sure. That tracks. This week Mike and Laura sink their fangs into the Anne Rice vampire classic that set the tone for modern sexy vampires.
Release Date: November 11 1994
Directed by:
Neil Jordan
Starring:
Brad Pitt
Tom Cruise
Antonio Banderas
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53min
February 16, 2021 Episode 20 – Gone In 60 Seconds
Vroom Vroom Cars! Seriously, who's writing these captions? Does it matter? You've got prime Nic Cage, Angelina Jolie during her 'I'm sexy and kiss my brother and marry Billy Bob Thorton' phase, and a ton of the sexiest, fastest cars the year 2000 had to offer. Let's ride!
Release Date: June 9 2000
Directed by:
Dominic Sena
Starring:
Nicolas Cage
Angelina Jolie
Giovanni Ribisi
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1h

FAQs about Burnt Popcorn:

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The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.