This week on Popcorn and Beers, the guys tackle two Butter on Top movies… and unfortunately neither one quite sticks the landing.

We review The Bride and Hoppers, two films that seemed to have all the ingredients for a good time but ended up landing somewhere in the pretty mediocre zone.

Our Drunk Classic this week is The Secret of My Success starring Michael J. Fox. On paper, it’s got charm, a great lead, and all the pieces of a classic ‘80s comedy—but does it actually hold up today? The crew dives into why this one didn’t quite hit the mark like we hoped.

We also run through a packed list of other things we watched this week including:

• The Bluff

• The Twits

• The Last Thing He Said to Me

• War Machine

• Spider-Man: No Way Home

• Blink of an Eye

• The Reunion

• LEO

• The Devil is Busy

• Spider-Man: No Way Home

• Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Grab a drink, pop some popcorn, and hang out while we break down what worked, what didn’t, and what’s worth watching.

Popcorn and Beers Rating System:

🍿 Popcorn – Not great

🍿🍺 Popcorn & One Beer – Pretty good

🍿🍺🍺 Popcorn & Two Beers – Very good

🍿🍺🍺🍺 Popcorn & Three Beers – All-time classic

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Episode Description – Popcorn and Beers

This week on Popcorn and Beers, the gang dives into a mix of slashers, satire, documentaries, and a few surprises.

Our Butter on Top is Scream 7, and honestly… it’s exactly what you think it is. If you know the Scream formula, you already know what you’re getting into—and we break down whether that’s a good thing or a tired one.

For the Drunk Classic, we revisited Sacha Baron Cohen’s The Dictator, which ended up feeling strangely timely given today’s political climate. What once felt like outrageous satire now hits a little closer to reality, and we discuss how the film holds up more than a decade later.

Josh went creature-feature with a rewatch of Anaconda, proving that sometimes a ridiculous monster movie is exactly what the doctor ordered. He also caught up with the latest Gorillaz release, including the new short film that accompanies their album.

Fry came in heavy with the powerful documentary Armed with Only a Camera, but balanced things out by hyping up the short film The Singers. He also continued his long Marvel journey with Eternals, and checked out Falcon and the Winter Soldier along the way.

Jordan took on the massive musical epic Les Misérables starring Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway… and let’s just say the reactions were a little mixed.

We also talk about The Bluff, and Fry brings in a huge recommendation with Night of the Seven Kingdoms, which earns an impressive Popcorn & Three Beers—one of the highest honors we’ve handed out in a while.

All that and more on this week’s Popcorn and Beers. Grab a drink, press play, and watch along with us. 🍿🍺

Lots of new stuff! Officially, we watched How to make a killing.

This week on Popcorn and Beers, the crew dives into two wildly different flavors of chaos, starting with our Butter on Top double feature: How to Make a Killing and Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die. One is a sharp-edged descent into consequence and ambition, the other a genre-bending ride packed with existential stakes and survival energy. We break down what worked, what surprised us, and whether either earned a spot among the upper tiers of the Popcorn and Beers rating scale.

For our Drunk Classic, Josh brings in one of his all-time comfort watches: Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Mutiny. A perfect storm of low-budget filmmaking, relentless riffing, and legendary moments (“Big McLargeHuge” forever), the crew revisits why MST3K remains such a timeless comedy institution—and why this episode, in particular, stands out as one of the best.

Outside the featured picks, we’ve been busy keeping up with a wide spread of watches. We check in on Housemaid, His and Hers, Marty Supreme, The ‘Burbs, London Calling, and Bring Her Back, each bringing its own mix of tension, tone, and surprises. Josh also continues his chronological journey through the MCU with WandaVision, revisiting one of Marvel’s strangest and most ambitious swings.

We close things out by setting up next week’s lineup: the highly anticipated Scream 7 takes the Butter on Top slot, and for the Drunk Classic, we’re heading into unapologetic absurdity with The Dictator.

Grab your popcorn, crack a beer, and join us.

In this episode, twe delve into various topics including a review of the classic film '2001: A Space Odyssey', the impact of AI, and the artistic choices made by Stanley Kubrick.

We also discuss the recent ventures of Steph Curry in film, a review of the movie 'Crime 101', and a critique of Kat Williams' latest stand-up special.

"Songs Sung Blue" was actually pretty great, if not sad forever wow

'Muppets Treasure Island' like duh, its good.

Also, the impactful documentary 'The Alabama Solution', and we share our thoughts on the refreshing comedy 'Free Bert'. The conversation also touches on the second season of 'Loki' and upcoming films like 'How to Make a Killing', providing a comprehensive overview of their cinematic experiences and recommendations.takeaways

• The conversation begins with a humorous take on the internet and technology.
• '2001: A Space Odyssey' is critiqued for its pacing and artistic choices.
• Steph Curry's transition into film is discussed, highlighting his production ventures.
• AI's implications in modern society are explored, referencing past failures.
• Stanley Kubrick's unique style and choices in '2001: A Space Odyssey' are analyzed.
• The soundtrack of '2001: A Space Odyssey' is noted for its tension-building qualities.
• Hal 9000 is recognized as a compelling villain in the film.
• 'Crime 101' is reviewed with a focus on its commentary on insurance corruption.
• Cat Williams' stand-up special is critiqued for its lack of substance and poor execution.
• The hosts reflect on the evolution of film and comedy in contemporary society. If you can't make me laugh in two minutes, I won't watch.
• 'Song Sung Blue' is not just a Neil Diamond tribute.
• Muppets humor is timeless and unexpected.
• The Alabama prison system documentary reveals harsh realities.
• 'Freebird' offers a refreshing take on family dynamics.
• Loki's transformation into a hero is compelling.
• Upcoming films feature intriguing narratives and talent.
• Comedy can serve as a reflection of societal issues.
• Nostalgia plays a significant role in film enjoyment.
• Documentaries can expose uncomfortable truths.

• Exploring the Depths of 2001: A Space Odyssey
• Steph Curry: From Court to Screen

• "It's a lot."
• "Give me that!"
• "Space Mutiny."

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Themes

01:07Steph Curry's Production Ventures

02:58 Animation and Voice Acting in Film

06:06 Product Placement and Cultural References

09:02 Exploring 2001: A Space Odyssey

11:56 AI and Self-Preservation Themes

14:56 Artistic Choices in 2001: A Space Odyssey

18:00 Comparative Analysis with Interstellar

24:57 Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

27:02 Character Depth and Performance

28:57 Corruption in the Insurance Industry

30:53 Love Stories and Intertwined Lives

31:34 Critique of Cat Williams' Stand-Up

34:36 Song Sung Blue: A Unique Narrative

41:19 The Alabama Solution: A Harrowing Documentary

48:03 Free Bert: A Refreshing Comedy Series

56:08 Loki Season Two: A Marvelous Conclusion

2001 A Space Odyssey, Steph Curry, AI, Stanley Kubrick, Hal 9000, Crime 101, Cat Williams, film review, animation, product placement, comedy, film reviews, documentaries, Muppets, Alabama prison system, Freebird, Loki, movie

This week, the beers are cold and the watchlists are stacked. We dig into a classic monster movie, a legendary gang epic, and an absolutely unhinged mix of shows, docs, and franchise catch-ups.

🎬 Butter on Top

🧛 Dracula – We sink our teeth into the iconic vampire tale and decide how well it still holds up.

🍺 Drunk Classic

⚔️ The Warriors (1979) – Can you dig it? We revisit this cult classic and see if it still rules the streets.

📺 What Else We Watched

    •    Wonder Man – The new Marvel series on Disney+

    •    Seven Dials – A cozy Agatha Christie mystery watch

    •    The Gods Must Be Crazy – Yes, that movie

    •    Predators (Documentary) – Nature is terrifying

    •    Send Help – Because apparently that’s what the watchlist became

    •    Fallout (Series) – Frye officially finishes the season

    •    Marvel Timeline Madness – Frye continues his full MCU journey, currently around Endgame, Shang-Chi, and Loki Season 1

    •    Wrecking Crew – Another notch in the Marvel side-quest belt

As always, we rate it all on the Popcorn & Beers 1–4 scale, argue just enough to stay friends, and probably recommend something you’ll watch immediately (or never).

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🎬🍿 Popcorn and Beers – Latest Episode Breakdown! 🍺🎬

This week the crew digs into a surprisingly solid Butter on Top pick, revisits a beloved animated classic for Drunk Classic, and runs through a stacked list of recent watches across movies, TV, and wrestling.

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🧈 Butter on Top

Send Help (from Sam Raimi) – Not bad at all! A pleasant surprise that sparked some fun discussion.

🍺 Drunk Classic

The Iron Giant – Pretty dang good. Emotional, timeless, and still hits just as hard.

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📺 Other Things We Watched

    •    Christy

    •    Deep Cover

    •    Wonder Man

    •    Free Bert

    •    UnREAL (WWE Season Two)

    •    11.22.63

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🔮 Next Week’s Drunk Classic

The Warriors

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🍿🍺 Popcorn & Beers is back with another packed episode! This week the crew dives into new releases, big emotions, and some absolute heavy-hitters — plus a few wild cards along the way.Butter on Top 🎬We review The Rip (Netflix), reuniting Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for a twisty thriller full of turns, tension, and surprises.Drunk Classic 🍺Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri — a modern classic that might just be… perfect? Let’s talk about it.Also Watched This Week:• Percy Jackson – Season 2• Testament of Anne Lee• Runaway• His & Hers• Marcelo Hernandez: American Boy• Becky• Avengers: Infinity War• 28 Years Later• 28 years later: The Bone Temple• HamnetAs always, we break it all down with our 1–4 Popcorn & Beers rating system and plenty of side tangents along the way.👍 Like, Subscribe, and tell us what YOU watched this week!🎧 New episodes weekly.

This week the crew dives into a wild mix of cult classics, documentaries, and classroom nostalgia!Butter on Top:🧟 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – We break down the latest entry in the franchise and see if it lives up to the hype.Drunk Classic:❄️ Snow Day (2000) – A frosty throwback that had us feeling nostalgic for snow days and simpler times.What Else We Watched:📺 Jordan catches up on documentaries    •    Cover-Up Season 2    •    Unlocked Season 2🎭 We also talk about Hamilton and the strange magic of watching TV in school.🧪 Josh finally watches The Toxic Avenger🐰 Plus he wraps up his thoughts on Netflix’s new series Black Rabbit⸻Next Week’s Picks:🎥 Butter on Top: The Rip starring Matt Damon & Ben Affleck🖤 Drunk Classic: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri⸻Grab a drink, hit play, and let’s talk movies.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us what you’ve been watching! 🍻🎬

🍿🍺 Popcorn and Beers – New Episode!This week we put our taste buds and brains to the test with a truly wild lineup of movies and shows.🎬 Butter on Top: PrimateSo bad it loops all the way back around to being… kind of amazing? We break down the chaos, the choices, and why this movie absolutely broke our spirits (in a fun way).🥃 Drunk Classic: MunichA heavy hitter with subject matter that still hits close to home. We dive into the themes, the impact, and why it unfortunately remains relevant today.📺 Also Reviewed:• Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man• Man vs. Baby• Caught Stealing• Now You See Me 3• The NeverEnding Story• September 5th• If I Had Legs I’d Kick You• Mercy• Doctor Strange• Thor: Ragnarok• Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2We cover everything from fantasy classics to superhero chaos and questionable streaming choices—no stone (or popcorn kernel) left unturned.🎥 Next Week:Butter on Top: 28 Years Later: Bone TempleDrunk Classic: Snow Day (Nickelodeon Studios, baby!)Grab a drink, hit play, and hang with us while we argue about movies like professionals who absolutely are not professionals.👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe for more weekly movie madness#PopcornAndBeers #MoviePodcast #FilmReview #DrunkClassic #SoBadItsGood #MovieTalk

This week on Popcorn & Beers, we went big — like, Hawkins-saving big. Our Butter on Top pick was the Stranger Things final-season finale, and we break down the emotion, the spectacle, and whether the ending actually stuck the landing.For our Drunk Classic, we revisited Children of Men — still bleak, still brilliant, and somehow even more relevant than we remembered.From there, the watchlist goes wide:We checked out Eternity (funny… but kind of a downer), revisited Black Panther (which might honestly be one of the best superhero movies ever), swung back through Spider-Man: Homecoming, and cooled off with the family comfort classic Cheaper by the Dozen.We also dipped into Untamed, Train Dreams, It’s All Her Fault, Sarah’s Oil, and even some Mighty Nein — because why not mix in a little fantasy chaos with everything else?Grab a drink, crack the popcorn, and hang out while we argue, laugh, and probably overthink movies — like always.