The Popcorn Diet

The Popcorn Diet journeys through space with Brad Pitt as we discuss his new film written and direct by James Gray: Ad Astra. The boys dive deep into the thematic storytelling of the new space epic, realistic production design, and what makes Gray and Pitt such dynamic forces in filmmaking. Rick makes comparisons to Odysseus. David wants to know more about moon pirates. All that and more!

(1:43) Going to Space with Brad Pitt

(6:59) James Gray, Brad Pitt, and Good Storytelling

(22:34) Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Ad Astra

(35:47) Popcorn Ratings for Ad Astra

(39:53) Spoiler-Filled Ad Astra Talk

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The Popcorn Diet returns to the town of Derry, Maine as we come face-to-face with Pennywise himself and It: Chapter Two. Looking at the sequel to the film we discussed on Episode 15, the boys talk about blockbuster horror filmmaking, the differences between the kids and the adults, and why Derry and its inhabitants are so messed up. Rick loves the reference to his favorite horror movie. David is looking for the authorities. All that and more!

(1:33) Returning to Derry 82 Episodes Later

(6:00) Blockbuster Horror and Adapting Long Stories

(20:52) Spoiler-Free Thoughts on It: Chapter Two

(36:06) Popcorn Ratings for It: Chapter Two

(39:56) Spoiler-Filled It: Chapter Two Talk

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The boys shift gears this week as we take a look at the Fox Searchlight thriller Ready or Not! Join us as we talk about how thrillers separate themselves from horror films, if this movie could spin off into a franchise, and how Ready or Not is in the same league as films like Cabin in the Woods and You're Next. David surprises with an out-of-the-box comparison. Rick thinks this movie is telling him not to get married. All that and more!

(1:34) Ready or Not, This Movie is Coming

(8:16) Scary Movies, Thrillers, and Sensitivity

(17:26) Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Ready or Not

(39:28) Popcorn Ratings for Ready or Not

(39:43) Spoiler-Filled Ready or Not Talk

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Perfect Popcorn returns with it's second all-listeners episode, this time focusing on the film that perhaps shaped our adult lives the most: Ocean's Eleven. We talk about just how cool the crew was, try to hold back quoting the movie too much, and talk about Las Vegas as it was and how it's changed. Join us as we recount history, talk about our favorite moments, and assess if it still holds up to this day. All that and more, on the second episode of Perfect Popcorn!

(1:42) Ocean's Eleven History and Cultural Impact

(8:53) Personal Impact and Revisiting 'Ocean's' Today

(37:42) Handing out the Hindsight Awards

(52:03) Best Ocean's Eleven Quotes and Performances

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The Popcorn Diet presents the first episode of new series dedicated to celebrating the movies that we love, the movies that shaped us, and the movies that will always be Perfect Popcorn. Our inaugural episode focuses on one of the most influential films of a generation: Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. Join us as we recount history, talk about our favorite moments, and assess if it still holds up to this day. All that and more, on the first episode of Perfect Popcorn!

(3:04) Jurassic Park History

(8:40) The Cultural and Personal Impact of Jurassic Park

(16:26) Best Scenes of Jurassic Park

(25:43) Best Quotes and Performances

(36:29) How Has Hindsight Treated Jurassic Park?

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An ice cold can of whoop ass meets a champagne problem as Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham try to coexist and save the world in Hobbs & Shaw. Join us for our latest episode as we discuss the newest spinoff of the Fast and Furious world as well as dumb fun, crazy action, and numerous easter eggs. David has an interesting bad guy theory. Rick compares the film to chill cheese fries. All that and more!

(2:10) The World of the Fast and the Furious

(9:02) New Characters, Creative, and Spoiler-Free Thoughts

(23:21) Behind The Scenes of Modern Heroes

(39:28) Popcorn Rating for Hobbs & Shaw

(43:38) Spoiler-Filled Hobbs & Shaw Talk

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Director Quentin Tarantino takes us on a journey back to the golden age of television and film with his newest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. With a superstar cast of Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, does QT's latest match up with his highest highs or his lowest lows? Join us as we discuss his history and why the film is his love letter more than others. David feels the character of Hollywood. Rick is burned by the spoilers. All that and more!

(2:25) The History of Tarantino

(17:20) The Rarity of Must-See Directors

(26:27) Spoiler-Free Thoughts on Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

(42:05) Popcorn Rating for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

(46:23) Spoiler-Filled Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Talk

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Did you love the 1994 animated version of The Lion King? Well they remade it almost shot for shot! Our latest episode focuses on the latest gigantic Disney release and talk about the reasons why movies exist, Favreau's mission statement, and if it's good or bad to just remake the original with a really fancy new coat of paint. David has issues about feeling the love tonight or in the afternoon. Rick risks the wrath of the Beyhive. All that and more!

(2:40) The Lion King 2019 Mission Statement

(13:00) Emotions and Comparing Casts

(23:05) Comparing and Contrasting the Versions

(34:59) What Worked and What Didn't in The Lion King

(49:59) Our Popcorn Ratings for The Lion King 2019

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We're halfway through the 2019 film year and it's time for The Popcorn Diet to take stock of where we've been and what's coming up! Join us for our halfway year in review as we talk about our favorite movies, the biggest surprises, the state of movie going, and what we're excited about for the rest of the year. David gives us his box office history lesson. Rick stays positive about all the different ways to see movies. All that and more!

(1:10) Comparing the First Half of 2019 with History

(8:55) The Ongoing Evolution of Moviegoing

(21:23) Our Favorite 2019 Movies So Far

(34:18) Hyping the Second Half of 2019

Phase Three comes to a close for the MCU, and we're celebrating the end of The Infinity Saga with its final entry, Spider-Man: Far From Home. We break down what makes this version of the wall crawler so unique in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, discuss characters, performances, this series' habit for a good twist, and what we think might happen in the future of Spidey and the MCU. Rick blanks on a famous cameo name. David leaves Rick hanging out to dry. All that and more!

(1:07) High School Spider-Man in Film

(8:55) The Endgame Palate Cleanser

(10:59) Spoiler-Free Far From Home Reactions

(25:43) Popcorn Ratings for Spider-Man: Far From Home

(30:35) Spoiler-Filled Far From Home Discussion