The Popcorn Diet

After 10 years, the beginning of the end is upon us. The Popcorn Diet is getting pumped up for Avengers: Infinity War. Join us as we talk about our theories and predictions of the film. We go over the infinity stones, what we think will happen in the film, and which characters will live or die in the end. Rick is redefining the word hype. David is looking for The Empire Strikes Back ending. All that and more!

(3:07) Where are the Infinity Stones?

(8:45) New, Old, and Returning Supporting Characters

(24:36) Our Infinity Stone/Thanos Predictions

(29:31) What About Thor & Loki?

(33:16) Our Avengers Death Predictions

(53:15) Our Closing Thoughts

Your very best good movie buddy Rick Williamson is flying solo this week with a recap going over two of the most popular movies in theaters right now: A Quiet Place and Rampage. Join Rick as he breaks down what makes both films so enjoyable even though they couldn't be more different! Rick makes dinner party analogies. He also wants you to set expectations. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ThePopcornDiet

(1:11) Recapping Q1 and Looking Ahead

(4:36) A Quiet Place Reaction (Spoiler Free)

(15:21) Rampage Reaction (Spoiler Free)

(29:45) Big Dumb Movies Belong Too / Setting Expectations / Know What You Love

Nostalgia and pop culture fuel this weeks new movie as The Popcorn Diet gets together to discuss the newest adventure film from Steven Spielberg, Ready Player One. We go off the rails talking about what nostalgia means to us, the Spielberg films that most impacted us, and how much fun we had jacked up on energy drinks seeing a late night showing of the film. Rick reminisces about Chucky. David ends his movie on a freeze frame. All that and more!

(1:05) The Legacy of Steven Spielberg

(12:33) Ready Player One and the Attack on Nostalgia

(30:36) More Non-Spoiler Thoughts on Ready Player One

(40:53) Spoiler Thoughts on Ready Player One

Go big or go home! The Popcorn Diet is back in the studio together to discuss cancelling the Apocalypse again with Pacific Rim Uprising! Join us as we bask in the glow of John Boyega, discuss the glory of Guillermo del Toro, and talk about the attitude in giant monsters. Rick picks a fight with Russia. David picks a fight with independent films. All that and more!

(2:18) The Original Pacific Rim & Expectations for the Sequel

(4:58) Non-Spoiler Thoughts on Pacific Rim Uprising

(11:37) Good Kaiju Action, Montages, and Run Times

(23:36) Foreign Box Office and John Boyega's Future

(34:52) Spoiler-Filled Thoughts on Pacific Rim Uprising

One of the most popular video game characters of all time hits the big screen (again) and The Popcorn Diet is here to see if we've finally gotten a good video game movie. Special guest host Jessica Gallagher joins us to talk Lara Croft, kick-ass women, and translating video games to the silver screen. Rick is surprised by a director. Jessica is glad Lara Croft gets her ass kicked. All that and more!

(1:10) Lara Croft & The Video Game Movie Curse

(7:41) The Most Successful Video Game Movies

(18:08) Spoiler-Free Tomb Raider Reaction

(32:04) Spoiler Tomb Raider Talk!

Disney's next big film of 2018 is out and The Popcorn Diet brings back guest co-host Leah Theodosis to break it down. Listen to brother and sister dissect A Wrinkle in Time and talk about what we loved, what we didn't love, and how awesome Charles Wallace is. Rick makes his hatred for kids known. Leah can't stand bullies! All that and more!

(1:58) Prepping for Ava DuVernay's A Wrinkle in Time?

(5:30) Spoiler Free Reaction to A Wrinkle in Time

(9:40) Performances, The Universe, and Oprah

(19:34) Relationships, Representation, and Being Equipped for Pain

(29:16) Our Grade for A Wrinkle in Time

(33:43) Spoiler Filled Reaction to A Wrinkle in Time

It's Tuesday after the Oscars and after allowing some time to reflect and decompress, The Popcorn Diet is here to react to the show, the winners, and the losers of the 90th Annual Academy Awards. We debate Visual Effects, Genre Diversity, and filling quotas at the Oscars. David breaks down preferential voting. Rick is mad about dramas. All that and more!

(1:42) Rick is Victorious! Bask in His Glory!

(2:57) A Night of (Very Few) Surprises

(10:19) Andy Serkis & Honorary Oscars

(13:15) We React to the Winners

(21:01) Genre Diversity in the Oscars

(34:20) Pros & Cons of Preferential Balloting

(48:16) Making Way Way Way Too Early Predictions for the 91st Annual Oscars

The 90th Annual Academy Awards are days away and The Popcorn Diet is here to make their predictions for the biggest night in Hollywood! We decide who we think SHOULD win and who we think WILL win in all 24 Oscar categories. Rick walks back his anger a little bit. David claims to have seen all the short films. All that and more!

(1:39) The Oscars Are Days Away and David Issues a Challenge

(4:11) Predictions: Short Subjects, Animation, Docs, and Foreign Film

(9:21) The Technical Categories: Effects, Looks, Sounds, and Music

(30:55) Original & Adapted Screenplay

(35:42) The Acting Categories

(41:36) Best Director & Best Picture

Oscar week is here and we're celebrating it by going back and using the hindsight of history to gauge if some of The Academy's decisions stand the test of time. Going back 20, 10, and 5 years, we point out some glaring omissions and get nostalgic for the films of the past! David makes some shocking decisions. Rick has his secrets exposed. All that and more!

(0:56) It's Oscar Week!

(2:55) What Are The Hindsight Awards?

(7:40) Part 1 - The 1997 Hindsight Awards

(29:04) Part 2 - The 2007 Hindsight Awards

(51:35) Part 3 - The 2012 Hindsight Awards

Wakanda Forever! The Popcorn Diet bows to the King of Wakanda this week. We've seen Black Panther, and we have thoughts about one of the biggest movies of this young year. Is it the Best MCU film thus far? Listen and find out! Rick is blown away by a final line. David works hard on getting the names right. All that and more!

(1:35) WAKANDA FOREVER!

(5:50) Non-Spoiler Reaction to Black Panther

(13:08) Marvel Crushes with Casting

(16:32) Favorites of Black Panther

(25:13) If We HAVE to Get Nitpicky...

(35:05) Black Panther SPOILER Discussion

(52:11) Black Panther Easter Eggs and Where We Go From Here