The Popcorn Diet

It's the end of the world as we know it, but we feel fine because we're rolling with Gerard Butler in his new disaster movie, Greenland. Join us as we talk about our connection to the characters at this point in our lives, break down the science of meteor disaster flicks, and label Gerard Butler as officially underrated. Rick makes his case for storytelling. David is proud to be a Canadian. All that and more!

(1:20) About our PVOD Experience

(3:43) The Family Element of Disaster Movies

(16:15) Non-Spoiler Greenland Reactions

(31:31) Our Popcorn Rating for Greenland

(35:42) Spoiler-Filled Thoughts on Greenland

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The Holiday Season is upon us and we're getting back into the habit of talking movies! On this episode we do a quick recap of what we have been streaming recently, then we go into our categories and discuss some of the best parts of our favorite Christmas movies of all time! Rick goes to bat for Billy Murray. David has been stuck in animation hell. All that a more!

(0:55) Welcome Back / What We've Been Watching

(10:49) Introducing the 12 Days of Christmas (Movies)!

(22:45) Best Animated Movies, Best Santa, and Best Comedy

(44:34) Best Villain, Best Present, Best Fight, Best Elf, and Best Kid

(1:04:09 ) Best Animal, Best Use of Song, Best "Meaning of Christmas" Moment, Best "Not for Kids" Movie

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David's on vacation this week, which means we welcome back special guest good movie buddy Leah Theodosis to the show to talk about one of our favorite subjects: Disney movies. Join us as we discuss returning to movie theaters, the viewing-at-home experience of Mulan, and our overall thoughts on the new remake. Rick disagrees with the critics about villains. Leah isn't impressed with a kite. All that a more!

(1:29) The Movie-Going Experience Right Now

(19:22) Discussing Disney Remakes

(24:54) Non-Spoiler Thoughts on Mulan (2020)

(33:55) Our Mulan 2020 Popcorn Ratings

(37:45) Spoiler-Filled Mulan 2020 Discussion

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The Popcorn Diet makes a triumphant and safe return to the movie theaters so we can catch Christopher Nolan's latest brain-melter: Tenet! Join us as we talk about what the experience was like going back to the theaters, why we think Nolan is operating on a different level, and all our thoughts about the film! David has kids! Rick wants his refills. All that and more!!

(1:34) The "Returning to Theaters "Experience

(17:15) Dissecting Christopher Nolan

(25:34) Non-Spoiler Thoughts on Tenet

(39:21) Our Tenet Popcorn Ratings

(43:48) Spoiler-Filled Tenet Discussion

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The Popcorn Diet returns with a mega movie grab bag episode looking at some of the most recent streaming releases. We offer no restraint on spoilers in discussing Tom Hanks' WWII Naval film Greyhound, Andy Samberg's time loop comedy Palm Springs, and Charlize Theron kicking so much ass in The Old Guard. David loves the villains you love to hate. Rick plays the time loop like a video game. All that and more!!

(0:51) Getting Back into the Swing of Things

(4:23) Quick Rick Thoughts on Greyhound

(10:05) Spoiler-Filled Talk About Palm Springs

(47:28) Spoiler-Filled Thoughts on The Old Guard

(1:17:45) What's Coming Up?

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The Popcorn Diet is taking it one step at a time, and we're back with special guest movie buddy Leah Theodosis to discuss the outrageous new Will Ferrell/Rachel McAdams comedy on Netflix! Join us as we talk about what we've been during doing the quarantine, how this movie takes chances that pay off, and why it's the perfect movie at this point for everyone. Rick is on board the Dan Stevens express. Leah wants to see more Rachel McAdams in comedy. All that and more!!

(1:17) Welcoming Leah Back and Quarantine Movie Updates

(6:21) What is the Eurovision Song Contest?

(10:20) Non-Spoiler Thoughts on Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

(30:59) Our Popcorn Ratings for Eurovision Song Contest

(34:22) Spoiler-Filled Talk About Eurovision Song Contest

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The Popcorn Diet is taking it one step at a time, and this episode is all about looking back at what we've been watching during the global pandemic. First, we break down Capone and Tom Hardy's weird tendencies and impressive career. Then, we take a run through all of the different things we've been watching over the past few months. Rick loves it when action movie stars beat up children. David substitutes his stressful life for new content. All that and more!!

(0:55) Keep Staying Safe! Watch Stuff at Home!

(5:40) Rick's Non-Spoiler Thoughts on Capone

(13:55) Deep Diving Tom Hardy's Career

(31:40) Ozark, Bad Education, Money Heist, Extraction, and more of What We've Been Watching

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Sports Movie Month comes to a conclusion with an audience choice! We tallied your votes, and the last sports movie that we'll be covering is a classic comedy with a lot of balls: Happy Gilmore! Join us as we talk about how important of a comedy the film is in history, golf realism, and Shooter's greatness. Rick runs through the attractive women who have played Sandler's love interests. David gives us a rundown of golf crowd etiquette. All that and more!!

(1:20) Saying Goodbye to Sports Movie Month with Adam Sandler!

(13:52) Happy Gilmore in the History Books

(27:39) Happy's Tale of the Tape & Shooter's Legacy

(34:41) Happy vs. Shooter and 6th Man Awards

(54:38) Golf Realism, Happy Iconography, and Hall of Fame Bonafides

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Sports Movie Month continues! The NFL Draft is upon us, and since we're still in social distancing mode, what better movie to celebrate than Draft Day! Join us as we talk about satisfaction in film even if the realism isn't there, trading draft picks, and if the characters will be busts or not. Rick jumps quarterback loyalties in a second. David questions the Seahawks future. All that and more!!

(0:56) We're Pumped for Draft Day (The Movie and the Actual Day)!

(7:25) Checking the Tape on Draft Day

(12:45) Draft Day in the History Books

(27:56) Scouting Reports, Back Office MVP, and Sixth Man

(49:42) Is an NFL Draft Day REALLY Like This?

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Sports Movie Month continues! With this episode, we're celebrating basketball in movies, as well as the lost NBA Playoffs, March Madness, and Final Four. It only makes sense that the basketball movie we picked is Space Jam! Join us as we talk Michael Jordan's greatness, the ridiculousness of the film, and who could've been selected by the MonStars. Rick can't get over the lack of fouls. David makes the case for the MonStars roster. All that and more!!

(2:19) Quarantine Time with Space Jam!

(7:12) The Tale of the Tape: Recapping Space Jam

(14:28) Space Jam in the History Books

(29:53) Team MVP, Sixth Man, and Who the MonStars Could've Gotten

(50:08) Don't Expect Cartoon Realism and Hall of Fame Bonafides

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