The Popcorn Diet

Awards season is in full swing and it's time we update our predictions! After the National Board of Review announced their winners, The Popcorn Diet takes a look as whose stock is rising, whose is falling, and what predictions need to change. David thinks forward to the Oscar bait onslaught. Rick uses his soapbox for diversity. All that and more!

(1:36) Awards Update & National Board of Review

(9:56) Who's Up, Who's Down?

(14:27) The Popcorn Diet Adjusted Acting Predictions

(23:36) The Popcorn Diet Adjusted Director & Picture Predictions

One of our most anticipated movies of the year is here and we are all for it. The Popcorn Diet steps back into the ring for the continuing saga of Rocky and Adonis in Creed II. Join us this episode as we talk about why we love sports movies, the strong character drama in the film, and the physical reactions we had to the film. David thinks the skull cap weights are weird. Rick has questions about training safety. All that and more!

(0:49) The Rocky & Creed Saga, Sports Movies, and Underdogs

(12:29) Spoiler Free Thoughts on Creed II

(17:17) Dueling Dragos and Fathers & Sons

(23:35) Nitpicks and Popcorn Ratings

(30:08) Spoiler Filled Creed II Talk

The Popcorn Diet makes its return visit to the Wizarding World of J.K. Rowling as we look to capture more Fantastic Beasts with the latest film, The Crimes of Grindelwald. Join us as we discuss muddle plot devices, favorite characters and action, and wonder what this film will be like when the franchise is finished. David is trying to balance the characters. Rick admonishes the double flashback. All that and more!

(0:59) Welcome Back to The Wizarding World

(4:49) Spoiler Free Reaction to The Crimes of Grindelwald

(11:33) The Humans and Beasts of Fantastic Beasts 2

(20:06) The Popcorn Rating for Fantastic Beasts 2

(23:06) Spoiler Filled Reaction to the Crimes of Grindelwald

War is hell as The Popcorn Diet takes a look at the J.J. Abrams produced genre mash-up Overlord on this weeks episode. Join us as we gush about the lean, mean, bloody great ride that the film gives you along with some of the better aspects of war, character, and gnarly killer zombie gore action. David appreciates the war aspects. Rick reminds everyone of the severed head All that and more!

(1:01) J.J. Abrams, Cloverfield, & The Mystery Box

(9:07) Overlord Spoiler Free Reaction

(16:24) Full Characters & Action That Matters

(25:04) Spoiler Filled Overlord Talk

(33:08) Celebrating the Character Arcs of Overlord

Our Oscar Primer miniseries continues, this time we turn our focus to the Neil Armstrong biopic First Man. Directed by Oscar winner Damien Chazelle, it’s a film unlike any historical space film before it, focusing on the visceral intensity of space travel and the effect it had on an emotionally distant Neil and his family. Join The Popcorn Diet as we discuss performance, filmmaking, and what nominations we think it could capture! !

(1:05) First Man Story, Plot, and Relevance

(8:48) Standout Directing and Acting

(23:02) Prestige Relevance and Commercial Success

(32:49) The Look, Feel, and Awards Predictions for First Man

The Popcorn Diet returns this week with a special episode all about the indy horror/comedy Killer Kate! We welcome on producer/star Alexandra Feld and costume designer Kevynn Brewer to talk about the hardships of making a small budget film, the benefits and joys of doing it on their own, and the passion of creativity that drives us. Killer Kate! is out now on VOD! Rick finds joy in the goofy little things. All that and more!

(0:33) Growing Up Loving & Learning Movies, Favorite Movies

(4:45) The Road to Killer Kate!

(15:14) Costumes, Family Production & Inspiration

(24:10) The Value of Good Collaborators & Production Stories

(34:51) Cut Moment, Practical Effects & Marketing Indy Films

(41:44) The Festival Scene & What's Next

Mystery, intrigue, twists, turns and Bad Times abound at the historical El Royale hotel as The Popcorn Diet discusses one of their most anticipated movies of the year. Join your good movie buddies as they discuss their reactions to Bad Times at the El Royale, focus on a brilliant character and story balance from writer/director Drew Goddard, and discuss the spoiler policy. David is listening to the music. Rick speaks directly to Beyoncé. All that and more!

(1:17) Good Times with Bad Times at the El Royale

(5:53) Drew Goddard, Morality and Music

(14:50) Characters, Perfromances, and What Ifs?

(23:03) How Can Movies Like 'El Royale' Succeed?

(29:10) The Popcorn Ratings for Bad Times at the El Royale

(32:37) Spoiler Talk about Bad Times at the El Royale

Our Oscar Primer miniseries continues, this time taking a look at one of the most talked about movies of the season, Bradley Cooper's remake of A Star is Born. Led by powerhouse performances from Lady Gaga and Cooper, it's a emotional, thrilling, and heartbreaking look at the rise and fall of stardom. Join us as we discuss performance, filmmaking, and what nominations we think it could capture!

(1:04) A Star is Born Story, Plot, and Relevance

(11:35) Standout Directing and Acting

(22:30) Prestige Relevance and Commercial Success

(25:56) The Look, Feel, and Awards Predictions for A Star is Born

WE. ARE. VENOM. The Popcorn Diet takes on the symbiotic alien antihero as we discuss Sony's latest superhero attempt: Venom. Join us as we talk about the differences between a good movie and an enjoyable movie, Tom Hardy's commitment to the role, and when a single part of a film elevates it as a whole. David is all in on Woody. Rick wants more prestige actors in goofy movies. All that and more!

(0:58) Is Venom Even Cool?

(6:04) The History of the Symbiote on Screen

(13:46) Non-Spoiler Thoughts on Venom

(20:07) An Odd Story, A Bland Cast, and Bananas Tom Hardy

(32:50) Spoiler Discussion on Venom

Awards season is in full swing, and The Popcorn Diet will be with you every movie along the way with our new 2019 Oscar Primer miniseries. Join your good movie buddies as we break down this years biggest contenders for the Academy Awards. This episode, we take a look at Spike Lee's topical, controversial, and entertaining Blackkklansman. Join us as we discuss performance, filmmaking, and what nominations we think it could capture!

(0:42) Welcome to our 2019 Oscar Primer Miniseries

(2:54) Blackkklansman Story, Plot, and Relevance

(11:35) Standout Directing and Acting

(20:01) Prestige Relevance and Commercial Success

(24:29) The Look, Feel, and Awards Predictions for Blackkklansman