PopaHALLics #56 Straight from the Heart-Land
Steve reports on offerings from the Heartland International Film Festival, which invites filmmakers and audiences to experience the transformative power of film. The festival turned 30 this year, showcasing films and documentaries that will be coming to streaming services and theaters near you. Steve reviews:

• "American-ish," a dramedy about three Pakistani-American women navigating career, romance and family issues in NYC
• "It's a Summer Film!", a delightful Japanese movie about why we love movies
• "See You Next Christmas," a holiday party-themed rom-com starring Elizabeth Guest (niece of Christopher Guest and Jamie Lee Curtis)
• "Esluna: The Crown of Babylon," a thrilling Indiana Jones-style animated sci-fi adventure
• "Topowa! Never Give Up," a documentary about the power of music to change lives

But First, Father & Daughter Discuss

• "Black Widow," the Marvel movie that caused Scarlett Johansson to sue Disney
• The Jim Lewis novel "Ghosts of New York" 
• The Tim Powers novel "Expiration Date"

Popahallics #56 Playlist
Get ready for Halloween with a playlist featuring fun spooky songs off the beaten track, monster-themed surf rock, and one beautiful song ("Goodnight") that seriously creeps us out. Listen.

Our Original Music
Mike Bode composed our "Poppin' Rocks" theme, our bumper music, and our current (and increasingly favorite) outro, "Ducks in a Row." Thank you, Michael!