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The Saga Ends. David and Rick have a supersized, emotion-filled discussion about the final entry in the Star Wars Skywalker Saga: The Rise of Skywalker. Join us as we get into deep discussion about Star Wars, the anger and vitriol that has followed the franchise in the past few years, and break down specific plot points of the sequel trilogy and the Skywalker saga in total! Rick tries not to engage the discourse. David tells us about the Star Wars movie he wants to make. All that and more!!

(2:50) The Fandom Reaction to The Sequel Trilogy

(10:45) Our Reaction to the Reaction to TROS

(22:46) Spoiler-Free Rise of Skywalker Thoughts

(41:28) Popcorn Ratings for The Rise of Skywalker

(45:49) Spoiler-Filled TROS Talk, Nitpicking the Criticism, and Our Star Wars

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The game is back and it's more dangerous than ever! The boys get zapped back into Jumanji as they discuss the new sequel: The Next Level. Join our latest episode as we talk about why some franchise reboots find success, our nitpicks with world-building, and our ideas for another Jumanji sequel. David turns the B story into the A story. Rick steals away the thunder. All that and more!!

(1:13) Our Video Game Characters

(4:29) Our Jumanji History and Initial Thoughts

(15:21) Spoiler-Free Jumanji Thoughts

(27:40) Popcorn Ratings for Jumanji: The Next Level

(32:44) Spoiler-Filled Jumanji: The Next Level Talk

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The Oscar races are heating up with the announcement of the Golden Globe nominees, Guild nominees, and critics awards! Join us this episode as we adjust our Oscar predictions based on who is gaining ground, who is losing steam, and who we think is getting the shaft! Rick offers a look behind the scenes of the podcast. David makes Rick play by the rules. All that and more!

(1:24) The Thick of Awards Season Discourse!

(8:55) Golden Globe Reactions

(20:18) Guilds and Oscar Calendars

(26:41) Updated Oscar Predictions

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There's a dead body on our hands and we suspect foul play. The boys take a look at Rian Johnson's new murder mystery Knives Out in our newest episode and discuss the finer points of ensemble movies, whodunit tropes, and if we enjoyed the star-studded new flick. David enjoys a well structured mystery. Rick ponders the nature of humanity. All that and more!

(1:24) Freshly Hyped from Knives Out

(3:12) Ensembles, Whodunits, and True Crime Galore!

(18:31) No Spoilers Knives Out Reactions

(31:04) Our Knives Out Popcorn Ratings

(34:39) Spoiler-Filled Talk All About Knives Out

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Two of the biggest movie stars in the world come together to tell the true story of how Ford took on Ferrari as The Popcorn Diet looks at Ford v Ferrari. Special guest Good Movie Buddy Matt Theodosis joins us this week to talk about movie star performances, analogies in storytelling, and to go down the side path of Josh Lucas history. Rick connects racing, boxing, and fighter jets. Matt invokes Pixar's Cars. All that and more!

(1:14) Life Updates, Matt Returns, and Cruise/Pitt v Bale/Damon

(9:29) Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Ford v Ferrari

(22:00) The Josh Lucas Interlude and Storytelling Turmoil

(37:31) Our Ford v Ferrari Popcorn Ratings

(42:19) Spoiler-Filled Talk All About Ford v Ferrari

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Come with me if you want to live! The Terminator saga tries for another relaunch and The Popcorn Diet is here to talk all about it. We spend some time focusing on our history with the franchise, how escalating villains can be done right, and where the films all parallel each other through their many time travel loopholes. David's machine origins are discussed. Rick saw too many violent movies as a kid. All that and more!

(1:33) The Canadian Machine and Terminator History

(16:05) How'd Dark Fate Come to Be?

(23:31) Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Terminator: Dark Fate

(31:43) Our Dark Fate Popcorn Ratings

(35:42) Spoiler-Filled Talk All About Terminator: Dark Fate

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The boys get a little real this week as we talk about Taika Waititi's newest film, the anti-hate satire Jojo Rabbit. Join Rick and David as we discuss the history and purpose of satirical films, our love for Taika, and the deep societal and political analogies explored in his latest flick. Hopefully this movie will spurn conversation about treating people with love. Rick invokes Starship Troopers. David takes offense to Rick's assumptions. All that and more!

(1:33) Zombieland 2 and Discussing Satire in Film

(20:12) Talkin' Taika Waititi and Politics

(27:23) Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Jojo Rabbit

(41:04) Our Gemini Man Popcorn Ratings

(43:30) Spoiler-Filled Talk All About Jojo Rabbit

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One Will Smith isn't enough, so we're doubling up the Will Smiths and talking all about his new movie: Gemini Man! Join us as we discuss the long history of the production of the film, Ang Lee and Jerry Bruckheimer teaming up, as well as when story fails technology. David has issues with the travel shortcuts. Rick wants justice for Baron. All that and more!

(1:33) The LONG Road to Gemini Man

(11:27) Big Willie, Bruckheimer, and Ang Lee Star Power

(22:30) Spoiler-Free Good/Bad Thoughts on Gemini Man

(31:40) Our Gemini Man Popcorn Ratings

(36:24) Spoiler-Filled Talk All About Gemini Man

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The Popcorn Diet celebrates its 100th episode by taking on one of the most difficult and controversial films they've perhaps ever covered: JOKER. Join us for this episode as we struggle to find the meaning in the madness, heap praises on Joaquin Phoenix, and talk about the controversies surrounding the dark DC adaptation. David has an AH-HA moment. Rick wonders if it's all real or not. All that and more!

(1:16) Our 100th Episode with Joker

(2:48) Expectations and Controversy!

(16:23) Spoiler-Free Good/Bad Thoughts on Joker

(35:08) Our Joker Popcorn Ratings

(41:48) Spoiler-Filled Talk All About Joker

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As the Fall arrives, so does the talk of film festivals, awards, and studio politics. It's only natural that this week gives us the first Oscar Predictions episode from The Popcorn Diet! Join us as we discuss the festival season thus far, who's losing and gaining momentum, and our predictions for all the over-the-line categories. Rick does a whole lot of talking, shocker. David has questions about Oscar bait. All that and more!

(0:48) It's Prestige Season, Baby!

(2:17) Recapping the Festival Season

(15:27) The Oscar Races Can Change

(21:17) Predictions for Supporting Actor & Actress

(33:13) Predictions for Actor, Actress, Director & Picture

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