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Pop-O-Holics Weekly Upload (11/16/2020) 

Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• Chris Pratt returns as Star-Lord in Thor: Love and Thunder (https://variety.com/2020/film/news/chris-pratt-thor-love-and-thunder-star-lord-1234831542/)
• David Fincher Signs Exclusive 4-year Deal with Netflix (https://collider.com/david-fincher-netflix-deal-new-movies-tv-shows/)

Movies:

• Fatman (PVOD) 11/17
• LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special (Disney+) 11/19
• Vanguard (Theaters) 11/20

TV:

• Animaniacs: Season 1 (Hulu) 11/20

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• Coneheads (1993) (Netflix)
• Stranger Than Fiction (2006) (Netflix)
• Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun (Netflix) 

Brian

• Kajillionaire (PVOD)
• Freaky (Theaters)

Christian 

• The Devil All the Time (Netflix)
• PS5 First Impressions

Community Feedback Section: 

• Poll Results! 

Social Media:
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Facebook: @PopOHolics
Twitter: @PopOHolics
Instagram: @popoholicscast

Episode 107: Spider-man 2 (2004)

     The gang revisits a true superhero classic, Sam Rami's Spider-man 2.

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Written by: Alvin Sargent
Score by: Danny Elfman
Budget: $200 million
Grossed: $789 million

Cast: 

• Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-man
• Alfred Molina as Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus
• Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson
• James Franco as Harry Osborn
• Rosemary Harris as May Parker
• J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson
• Bill Nunn as Robbie Robertson
• Elizabeth Banks as Betty Brant
• Donna Murphy as Rosalie Octavius

Talking Points: 

1. What was your experience seeing Spider-man 2 for the first time? 
2. How does this film compare to the original Spider-man?
3. What are the themes of Spider-man 2? 
4. Let’s talk soundtrack. “Vindicated” by Dashboard Confessional especially. 
5. What are you overall/final thoughts of Spider-man 2? 

Next EP: 

• Spider-Man 3: The Editor’s Cut (2017)

Extra Stuff: 

• HiTop Films Spider-man 2 Analysis https://youtu.be/1QMXBXDISUs 
• “Vindicated” by Dashboard Confessional Music Video https://youtu.be/Dt34zpQqD08 

Social Media:
 Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @PopOHolics
Twitter: @PopOHolics
Instagram: @popoholicscast

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Christian 

• CNN, MSNBC and Fox News

Chris

• Abroad in Japan: Journey Across Japan (YouTube Channel/Series)
• The Mandalorian Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2 (BD)

Brian

• The Queen’s Gambit (Netflix)

Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• Tenet VOD/BluRay release dates announced (https://collider.com/tenet-digital-vod-release-date-bluray-dvd-details/?amp)
• Johnny Depp leaves “Fantastic Beasts” (https://collider.com/fantastic-beasts-3-johnny-depp-exits/?utm_campaign=collidersocial&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter)

Movies:

• Jungleland (PVOD) 11/10
• Freaky (Theaters) 11/13

TV:

• Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun (Netflix) 11/11
• I Am Greta (Hulu) 11/13

Community Feedback Section: 

• Corrections: Editor’s Cut was released in 2017. 
• Weekly Poll results! 

Social Media:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @PopOHolics
Twitter: @PopOHolics
Instagram: @popoholicscast

Episode 106: Spider-man (2002)
     The gang swings into one of their favorite comic book haunts, Sam Rami's Spiderman.

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Written by: David Koepp
Score by: Danny Elfman
Budget: $139 million
Grossed: $825 million

Cast: 

• Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-man
• Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin
• Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson
• James Franco as Harry Osborn
• Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker
• Rosemary Harris as May Parker
• J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson
• Joe Manganiello as Flash Thompson
• Bill Nunn as Robbie Robertson
• Elizabeth Banks as Betty Brant 

Talking Points: 

• Can you remember your first experience with the character, Spider-man, and what was your experience seeing this film for the first time? 
• How does Spider-man compare to “modern day” superhero films? 
• What are the themes of Spider-man?
• Let’s talk soundtrack. Especially “Hero” by Chad Kroeger. 
• What are your overall/final thoughts of this Spider-man film? 

Next EP: 

• Spider-man 2 (2004)

Extra Stuff: 

• HiTop Films Spider-man Analysis https://youtu.be/FhisNJY3zcU 
• “Hero” by Chad Kroeger Music Video https://youtu.be/TmSRMWw8Y_0 

Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• Cyberpunk 2077 delayed until 12/10 (https://twitter.com/cyberpunkgame/status/1321128432370176002?s=21)
• Jon Stewart to host a new show on Apple TV+ (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jon-stewart-returns-with-current-affairs-series-for-apple-exclusive?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)

Movies:

• Let Him Go (Theaters) 11/6
• Citation (Netflix) 11/6

TV:

• Paranormal (Netflix) 11/5

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• Borat 2 (Amazon Prime) CK BD
• TMNT: The Last Ronin Issue #1 (IDW Comic) BD

Brian

• The Last Dance (Netflix)

Christian 

• The Trial of the Chicago 7 (Netflix)

Community Feedback Section: 

• Poll Results! 

Social Media:
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @PopOHolics
Twitter: @PopOHolics
Instagram: @popoholicscast

     The gang ends their spooky month of bloodsuckers with the crown jewel of vampire lore, Twilight.

Episode 105: Twilight (2008) 

Based on the novel Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Written by: Melissa Rosenberg 
Score by: Carter Burwell 
Budget: $37 million
Grossed: $407 million

Cast: 

• Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan
• Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen
• Billy Burke as Charlie Swan
• Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black
• Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen
• Elizabeth Reaser as Esme Cullen
• Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen
• Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen
• Nikki Reed as Rosalie Hale
• Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale
• Cam Gigandet as James Witherdale
• Rachelle Lefevre as Victoria Sutherland
• Edi Gathegi as Laurent Da Revin
• Sarah Clarke as Renée Dwyer
• Christian Serratos as Angela Weber
• Michael Welch as Mike Newton
• Anna Kendrick as Jessica Stanley
• Gregory Tyree Boyce as Tyler Crowley
• Justin Chon as Eric Yorkie
• Solomon Trimble as Sam Uley
• Krys Hyatt as Embry Call
• Gil Birmingham as Billy Black
• Matt Bushell as Phil Dwyer
• José Zúñiga as Mr. Molina
• Ned Bellamy as Waylon Forge

Talking Points: 

1. How do we remember the Twilight phenomenon (and our histories with Twilight)?
2. What are your overall thoughts of Twilight?
3. What are the themes of this film and how does it deal with vampire lore?
4. How does this compare to the other films we’ve covered? 

Next EP: 

• Spider-Man (2002)

Pop-O-Holics Weekly Upload (10/26/2020) 

Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• New Peanuts specials coming to AppleTV+ (https://www.slashfilm.com/new-peanuts-specials-apple/)
• Jared Leto returning for Zack Snyder’s Justice League (https://variety.com/2020/film/news/jared-leto-joker-justice-league-zack-snyder-1234812428/amp/?__twitter_impression=true)

Movies:

• The Craft: Legacy (PVOD) 10/28
• His House (Netflix) 10/30

TV:

• The Mandalorian Season 2 (Disney+) 10/30
• Truth Seekers (Prime Video) 10/30

What We’ve Been Consuming:

Chris

• The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror Collection (Disney+)

Brian

• Love and Monsters (PVOD)
• Vampires vs. the Bronx (Netflix)

Christian 

• Vampyr (PS4/ free on PS Plus, Xbox One, PC)
• Gilmore Girls (Netflix)

Community Feedback Section: 

• Weekly Poll results! 

     The boys continue their spooky month of blood suckers with What We Do in the Shadows.

Based on the 2005 short film, What We Do in the Shadows: An Interview with Some Vampires
Directed by: Jemaine Clement & Taika Waititi
Written by: Taika Waititi, Chelsea Winstanley, and Emanuel Michael
Score by: Plan 9
Budget: $1.6 million
Grossed: $7 million

Cast: 

• Taika Waititi as Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg
• Jemaine Clement as Vladislav the Poker
• Jonathan Brugh as Deacon Brucke
• Ben Fransham as Petyr
• Cori Gonzales-Macuer as Nick
• Jackie van Beek as Jackie
• Rhys Darby as Anton
• Ethel Robinson as Katherine Heimburg – the love of Viago's life.
• Elena Stejko as Pauline aka “The Beast".
• Jason Hoyte as Julian
• Karen O'Leary as Officer O'Leary
• Mike Minogue as Officer Minogue

Talking Points: 

• What is your history with Taika Waititi’s films? 
• Have you seen What We Do in the Shadows before? What are you overall thoughts on the film? 
• How does this film compare to Nosferatu and Bram Stoker’s Dracula? 
• What are your favorite bits in the film? (Remember When Game) 

Brian’s Wacky News Corner:

News: 

• The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special coming to Disney+ 11/17 (https://variety.com/2020/film/news/star-wars-lego-holiday-special-cast-kelly-marie-tran-1234806071/amp/?__twitter_impression=true)
• Dexter limited series coming to Showtime (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/dexter-revived-at-showtime-for-limited-series?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter)

Movies:

• The Witches (HBO Max) 10/22
• Borat 2 (Prime Video) 10/23
• On the Rocks (Apple TV+) 10/23

Video Games:

• Pokémon Sword & Shield DLC 2 The Crown Tundra 10/22

What We’ve Been Consuming: 

Chris

• Batman: Death in the Family (Blu-ray)

Brian

• Don’t Look Now (Blu-Ray/Amazon Prime)
• The Witches (Netflix)

Christian 

• Schitt’s Creek (Netflix)

Community Feedback Section: 

• Poll Results

     The gang is joined by longtime friend and horror lover, Zack Nollinger. Their month of spooky bloodsuckers continues with Franic Ford Coppala's sexy blood-fest, Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Episode 103: Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) 

Based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Written by: James V. Hart
Score by: Wojciech Kila
Budget: $40 million
Grossed: $215 million

Cast: 

• Gary Oldman as Count Dracula / Vlad the Impaler
• Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker
• Winona Ryder as Mina Harker (née Murray)/Elisabeta
• Anthony Hopkins as Professor Abraham Van Helsing/Priest/Principal Narrator
• Richard E. Grant as Dr. Jack Seward
• Cary Elwes as Lord Arthur Holmwood
• Billy Campbell as Quincey P. Morris
• Sadie Frost as Lucy Westenra
• Tom Waits as R. M. Renfield
• Monica Bellucci as Dracula's Bride
• Michaela Bercu as Dracula's Bride
• Florina Kendrick as Dracula's Bride
• Jay Robinson as Mr. Hawkins

Talking Points: 

1. Zack, what is your history with Vampire media? 
2. Have you seen this film before? What are your overall thoughts of Bram Stoker’s Dracula?
3. What is this film trying to say in relation to sex and love? 
4. How does this adaptation compare to Nosferatu? 

Social Media:
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Facebook: @PopOHolics
Twitter: @PopOHolics
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