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Aaron and Josh Sarnecky have returned for their movie retrospective on Air Force One. Joining them is the Commander-in-Chief of The Pop Break, Bill Bodkin.

Air Force One is an action film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. It open in theaters 25 years ago, on July 25, 1997.

In the movie, President James Marshall (Harrison Ford) fights for control of Air Force One after terrorists take the other passengers hostage. Leading the terrorists is Egor Korshunov (Garry Oldman), who seeks to rebuild the Soviet Union. Assisting President Marshall on the ground is Vice President Kathyrn Bennett (Glenn Close).

Air Force One was generally well-received and the fifth highest grossing film of 1997. It earned Oscar nominations for Best Sound and Best Film Editing.

Aaron, Josh, and Bill talk about the film’s plot, characters, and action. They also discuss its place in Harrison Ford’s filmography and how it compares to other ‘90s movies.

For another action movie podcast, you can listen to the brothers and Bill talk about Terminator 2: Judgment Day.

Air Force One is available on Prime Video and Apple TV

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!

The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.

This week, the MCU is hitting a fever pitch as worlds collide, new worlds are introduced, and Thanos finally makes his move. That’s right! We are talking 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2018’s Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man & The Wasp!

But wait! “That seems like too much to jam into just one podcast!” you might be exclaiming right now, and you would be correct! Today, please listen to the second half of our two part episode, focusing on Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp.

Avengers: Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp are available to stream on Disney+.

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!

The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.

This week, the MCU is hitting a fever pitch as worlds collide, new worlds are introduced, and Thanos finally makes his move. That’s right! We are talking 2017’s Thor: Ragnarok and 2018’s Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man & The Wasp!

Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther are available to stream on Disney+.

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.

Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.

This week, they discuss the Hulu Original Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, which was billed as the sexiest movie of 2022 when it came out in March. From nonsensical theme parties to even more nonsensical relationship dynamics, this movie is filled to the brim with the kind of erotic, murderous intrigue that makes this genre so great. Listen as Allie and Tyler devote more thought to this film than the screenwriters did.

Special thanks to Mallory Johns for the introduction music.

Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider!

Josh and Aaron Sarnecky are back for a special bonus podcast. This time the two are talking about Disney’s Lilo & Stitch for its 20th anniversary.

Lilo & Stitch is an animated film directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. It opened in theaters on June 21, 2002.

The movie follows Lilo (Daveigh Chase), a young girl living in Hawaii with her older sister, Nani (Tia Carrere). Upending their lives is Stitch (Chris Sanders), an alien fugitive passing as their dog. Stitch must evade capture while Nani proves to the social worker Cobra Bubbles (Ving Rhames) that she is fit to raise Lilo on her own.

Lilo & Stitch was a hit with moviegoers and critics, garnering an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature. It spawned several direct-to-video sequels and television shows.

Aaron and Josh talk about the film’s elements, including its plot, characters, humor, and animation. They also discuss how it compares to previous Disney cartoons.

You can listen to Aaron and Josh’s previous podcast on Disney’s Hercules.

Lilo & Stitch is streaming on Disney+

It’s Podwork Angels: The Rush Hour, a podcast dedicated to the Canadian rock band Rush! Justin Mancini of TheCineMaverick.com & Cinema Joes is joined by fellow Cinema Joes podcast host Noah Franc of FrancNoir, as well as Luke Martin, host of Talking the Coda, as they delve into the discography of Canada’s favorite sons, from 1974 to 2012.

In this episode, Chris Mancini joins brother Justin and Noah to talk about Rush’s breakout album (Luke, alas, was too busy having fun aboard the Thailand Express). They debate the controversial fourth movement of the title track, lament the dreaded “East Asian riff,” and come to the conclusion that Geddy Lee may, in fact, be a pretty talented bass player. And as always, the hosts recommend more artists for your listening pleasure.

Host Picks:

Limelight (A Song We Think Is Underrated, or Just Really Like)

Chris – 2112

Justin – The Twilight Zone

Noah – A Passage to Bangkok

Handle with Kid Gloves (A Song We Don’t Like So Much)

Chris – Something for Nothing

Justin – “IV. Presentation” from 2112

Noah – The “East Asian riff” from A Passage to Bangkok

Words of the Profits (A Favorite Lyric)

Chris – Tears

Justin – Something for Nothing

Noah – “IV. Presentation” from 2112

Magic Music That Makes Our Morning Mood (A Favorite Musical Moment)

Chris – “I. Overture” from 2112

Justin – “I. Overture” from 2112

Noah – A Passage to Bangkok

Other Artists We’ve Been Listening To:

Chris – Elder

Justin – Soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Noah – Soundtrack to Civilization VI

Welcome to “Not Couple Goals” where co-hosts Allie Nelson and Tyler McCarthy do a deep dive into a different ridiculous romantic thriller from the vantage point of their long-term relationship.

Allie, a TV writer/producer and actress, has an affinity for romantic thrillers, the more salacious the better. Tyler, an entertainment reporter and critic, often finds himself drawn in despite his better judgment. Join them as they explore all the ways it’s possible to love too hard… like WAY too hard.

This week, they are giving you a little preview of what they have in store for you. Tune in in two weeks for their first episode on Deep Water!

Please don’t forget to follow our hosts on Twitter @ANelRetentive & @TylerMcCarthy and check out Tyler’s writing at USA Insider!

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are talking about Disney’s Hercules for its 25th anniversary.

Hercules is an animated musical directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. It is based on the Greco-Roman myth of the same name. The film had a limited release on June 13, 1997, opening across the U.S. on June 27.

The film follows Hercules (Tate Donovan, Josh Keaton), son of Zeus (Rip Torn). After Hades (James Woods) turns him mortal, Herc trains with the satyr Phil (Danny DeVito) to become a true hero and win back his godhood. Assisting Hercules is his steed, Pegasus (Frank Welker). During his time amongst the mortals, Hercules falls in love with Meg (Susan Egan), who’s secretly working for Hades.

The film was generally well-received, despite some mixed reactions. While a box office success, it grossed below projections. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Song for “Go the Distance.”

Aaron and Josh go over the movie’s plot, characters, animation, and songs. They also talk about the live-action remake in the works.

For more podcasts, you can listen to Josh and Aaron talk about The Lion King and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Hercules is streaming on Disney+.

Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin take another step on their ten month journey to rewatch the ENTIRE Marvel Studios-produced Marvel Cinematic Universe, typically focusing on three or four films from the first four phases of the MCU per episode, reminiscing about their first watches, reflecting on their latest viewings, and considering the wider multiverse ahead!

The reason this podcast came into existence is that our Editor-in-Chief has never finished the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So Alex is guiding him on his journey to actually finish the MCU over the next 10 months.

This week we kicking off PHASE THREE with our first episode of FOUR film, including 2016’s Captain America: Civil War & Doctor Strange and 2017’s Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume II are available to stream on Disney+. Spider-Man: Homecoming is currently available for rental and purchase on VOD and to stream via Starz.

Ever since Marshall Craig was taken from us on December 18, 2020, his mother Carla Craig has worked tirelessly with his friends and loved ones to ensure his memory lives on. So far, this has led to his massive book collection being donated to the library at his Alumni, The California University Of Pennsylvania, a bench installed at a park where he loved to see the sunset, and the beginnings of a charity called Marshall’s Revolution.

This is a year long miniseries designed by The Pop Break Staff Writer Sam Niles to progress his memory by having some discussions about movies in Marshall’s collection. Marshall has an incredible collection and could talk for hours about film, so some of his friends got together and made a podcast to invite guests with both a passion and knowledge for film to discuss selections from his collection once a month.

This month on Marshall’s Movies, we have our friend Jake on to discuss Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Jake joined us for this episode because he, like Marshall, loves horror films and unconventional art, and can contribute a fresh perspective on this classic. We dive into subjects like the nature of the Overlook, the differences between the novel and the film, and the uniquely unhinged performance from Jack Nicholson.