HooperCast Movie Hour

HooperCast Movie Hour

By Conner DempseyTV & Film
Download on the App Store

HooperCast Movie Hour episodes

  • #577: Dresser Dreams (“Train Dreams”)

    0:00 - We back!


    13:00 - The concept of a multi-film series having an “entry point”, and we get into why it’s much harder for older people to quit social media and streaming.


    43:47 - WE ARE reviewing a film this week!


    44:00 - But first, “Dresser Dreams”


    47:00 - RECOMMENDATION - “Train Dreams” (2025)


    56:04 - SPOILERS BEGIN.


    =====-----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon


    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon


    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey


    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro


    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)


    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.


    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.


    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    1 hr 3 min
  • #576: I Realized I Didn’t Care (“Alien: Earth”)

    1:15 - We make fun of the poster for this show while we get ready to start the discussion.

    4:00 - DISCUSSION - “Alien: Earth” (1 season)

    34:00 - We go on video eventually to discuss what would make a better Alien story and why Fox is so bad at making them.

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    57 min
  • #575: One-Man Homeless A-Team ("Reacher")

    0:45 - Reacher review

    13:25 - We go into why television is the best medium for novel IPs. Yes, there have been film successes, but those are the exception, not the rule.

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    25 min
  • #574: Sniff the Coffee Beans (“Hacks”)

    1:15 - HIGH RECOMMENDATION - “Hacks” (4 seasons)

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    14 min
  • #573: Don’t Lose Hope (“The Handmaid’s Tale”)

    1:15 - HIGH RECOMMENDATION - “The Handmaid’s Tale” (six seasons).

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    11 min
  • #572: Another Marvel Story (“Ironheart”)

    1:15 - LIGHT RECOMMENDATION - “Ironheart” (one season).

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.


    12 min
  • #571: Boats Aren’t France ("Friendship")

    0:00 - Just be an adult. Be a grown-up.

    5:25 - RECOMMENDATION? - “Friendship” (2025).

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    17 min
  • #570: Dead Wife Comedy (“Shrinking”)

    1:15 - RECOMMENDATION - “Shrinking”. 

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    17 min
  • #569: 5 Percent of a Poopy Bed (“Presumed Innocent”)

    1:15 - RECOMMENDATION - “Presumed Innocent”

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    8 min
  • #568: An Upsetting Evening (Best Movies of 2005)

    0:00 - A quick reminder that Homestarrunner.com is STILL A THING! Makes us feel old as all fuck. 

    6:45 - Welcome to the Best Movies of 2005. Here is my annual disclaimer and bulwark against stupid complaints about what isn’t on my subjective list. 

    10:45 - #14 The Island 

    12:30 - #13 The Longest Yard 

    14:13 - #12 Corpse Bride

    16:40- - #11 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe 

    19:10 - #10 Pride and Prejudice 

    24:20 - #9 Munich 

    26:07 - #8 A History of Violence 

    27:30 - #7 Wedding Crashers 

    31:10 - #6 The Exorcism of Emily Rose 

    33:27 - #5 War of the Worlds 

    36:30 - #4 Capote 

    39:03 - #3 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 

    40:37 - #2 Good Night and Good Luck 

    44:54 - #1 Walk the Line! 

    49:43 - Dustin’s Honorable Mentions 

    -----

    Executive Producers: Conner Dempsey • Dustin Weldon

    Theme Music by Dustin Weldon

    Produced & Engineered by Conner Dempsey

    Powered by Zoom, QuickTime, Adobe Audition, & Adobe Premiere Pro

    Special Thanks to Anchor FM (or “Spotify for Podcasters”, whatever)

    FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. This is critique, protected under Fair Use.

    I DO NOT OWN THIS CONTENT. CONTENT IS IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

    Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 

    Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

    1 hr 10 min

About HooperCast Movie Hour

From the publisher's feed

Engage with the creative process and join hosts Conner and Dustin as they use film and television as templates for the discussion of topics such as storytelling, representation, corporate…