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Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts Tom Holland’s third solo outing as Spider-man is the most spoiler-prone movie of the year so we don’t waste much time in our non-spoiler section. Spider-man: No Way Home Directed by: Jon WattsProduced by: Kevin Feige, Amy PascalWritten by: Chris McKenna, Erik SommersEdited by: Jeffrey Ford, Leigh Folsom BoydCinematography: Mauro FioreMusic by: … More Spider-man: No Way Home – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts With old characters returning in the next Spider-man movie, we go back to the OG movies that started it all. We’re joined once again by our friend Garret as we re-live, re-evaluate, and discuss the Sam Raimi directed, Tobey Maguire-starring films and do a tiny bit of speculating about Spider-man: No Way … More Spider-man: the OG trilogy – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts Tom Hanks plays a violent gang enforcer in 2002’s period crime drama Road to Perdition and he still comes out likable because Hanks. Road to Perdition Directed by: Sam MendesProduced by: Richard D. Zanuck, Dean Zanuck, Sam MendesScreenplay by: David SelfBased on: Road to Perdition by Max Allan Collins & Richard Piers … More Tomhanksgiving 2021: Road to Perdition – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts After a long, unintended hiatus, we’re back! The seminal movies of our generation are 20 years old this year. Join us as we discuss the film that kicked it all off and changed the way we thought about movies and stories forever. We talk about the impact this film had … More The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts WandaVision Created by: Jac SchaefferStarring: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Debra Jo Rupp, Fred Melamed, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonah Parris, Randall Park, Kat Dennings, Evan PetersComposer: Christophe BeckExecutive Producers: Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Matt Shakman, Jac SchaefferOriginal network: Disney+Original release: 2021

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts We discuss season 2 of The Mandalorian, our thoughts on the future of the show, and the future of Star Wars in general. The Mandalorian (season two) Created by: Jon FavreauStarring: Pedro PascalComposer: Ludwig GöranssonExecutive Producers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin WilsonOriginal network: Disney+Original release: 2020

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We finally do a Christmas episode by discussing not one, but an entire genre of movies. Several emotions were had.

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Everybody’s favorite non-Disney princess finally shows up in Netflix’s drama about the Royal Windsor Family of Great Britain. We discuss the main storylines, themes, and performances of The Crown Season 4. The Crown (season four) Created by: Peter MorganStarring: Olivia Coleman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson, Josh O’Connor, Emma Corrin, Marion Bailey, … More The Crown (season four) – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes For Tomhanksgiving 2020 we watch the ultimate social distancing movie: Cast Away. This year has sucked, but we can all be thankful that we’re not stuck alone on an island with just a volleyball for companionship. So there’s that. Cast Away Directed by: Robert ZemeckisProduced by: Steve Starkey, Tom Hanks, Robert Zemeckis, Jack … More Tomhanksgiving 2020: Cast Away – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in the daddest of dad movies. Does it work for non-dad types and/or non-car people? Ford v Ferrari Directed by: James MangoldProduced by: Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, James MangoldScreenplay by: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Jason KellerEdited by: Michael McCusker, Andrew BucklandCinematography: Phedon PapamichaelMusic by: Marco Beltrami, Buck … More Ford v Ferrari – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes It’s October so we’ve dipped a hesitant toe into the realm of (slightly) scary movies. In this episode, we discuss the pseudo-sequel to Cloverfield. 10 Cloverfield Lane Directed by: Dan TrachtenbergProduced by: J. J. Abrams, Lindsey WeberScreenplay by: Josh Campbell, Matt Stuecken, Damien ChazelleEdited by: Stefan GrubeCinematography: Jeff CutterMusic by: Bear McCrearyStarring: Mary … More 10 Cloverfield Lane – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We braved the theater to see Christopher Nolan’s latest spectacle. Was it worth it? Tenet Directed by: Christopher NolanProduced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher NolanScreenplay by: Christopher NolanEdited by: Jennifer LameCinematography: Hoyte van Hoytema Music by: Ludwig GöranssonStarring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, Kenneth BranaghDistributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes On this episode we discuss the movie that finally got Leo his Oscar. Is Leo really great in it? Oh, and how’s the actual movie? The Revenant Directed by: Alejandro G. IñárrituProduced by: Arnon Milchan, Steve Golin, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Mary Parent, Keith Redmon, James W. SkotchdopoleScreenplay by: Mark L. Smith, Alejandro G. … More The Revenant – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Our discussion of the classic shark attack movie meanders through talk about the filmmaking, Spielberg’s catalog, and fun debate over a theoretical remake. Jaws Directed by: Steven SpielbergProduced by: Richard D. Zanuck, David BrownScreenplay by: Peter Benchley, Carl GottliebEdited by: Verna FieldsCinematography: Bill ButlerMusic by: John WilliamsStarring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, … More Jaws – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Inception recently turned 10 and since we can’t see Christopher Nolan’s new movie yet, we thought this was the perfect time to revisit Inception… that dream within a dream… within a dream. Inception Directed by: Christopher NolanProduced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher NolanScreenplay by: Christopher NolanEdited by: Lee SmithCinematography: Wally PfisterMusic by: Hans ZimmerStarring: … More Inception – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes If you’re subscribed to our podcast because you want to hear us talk about Gilmore Girls, you’re in luck! We’re doing that again. If you’re subscribed to our podcast and you’re sick of hearing us talk about Gilmore Girls, you’re in luck! This is the last time we’re going to do that (unless … More Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts We discuss Knives Out, Agatha Christie, detective stories, and murder mystery films. Knives Out Directed by: Rian Johnson Produced by: Ram Bergman, Rian Johnson Screenplay by: Rian Johnson Edited by: Bob Ducsay Cinematography: Steve Yedlin Music by: Nathan Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, … More Knives Out – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Just Mercy is currently free to watch on a variety of platforms. As we discuss the film, we do our best to grapple with the difficult issue of systematic racial injustice in America. Viewing dramatized versions of real events is not the same as digging into the truth of what really happens … More Just Mercy – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We watched Gilmore Girls – the rest of it. Join us as we recap our journey through seasons 2 – 7. If you missed it, here’s our discussion of season 1. Gilmore Girls (Seasons 2  – 7) Created by: Amy Sherman-Palladino Starring: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, … More Gilmore Girls (seasons 2 – 7) – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Does this sci-fi classic hold up in 2020? We discuss. Plus – hear Maggie’s reaction to seeing Alien for the first time. Alien Directed by: Ridley Scott Produced by: Gordon Carroll, David Giler, Walter Hill Screenplay by: Dan O’Bannon Edited by: Terry Rawlings Cinematography: Derek Vanlint Music by: Jerry Goldsmith Starring: … More Alien – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts We talk about fandom, Star Trek, and intentionally cheesy comedy in our discussion of the cult classic Galaxy Quest. Also contains gushing about Alan Rickman because he deserves it. Galaxy Quest Directed by: Dean Parisot Produced by: Mark Johnson, Charles Newirth Screenplay by: David Howard, Robert Gordon Edited by: Don Zimmerman … More Galaxy Quest – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We show our ignorance of and love for Britain in this extensive discussion of The Crown’s latest season. When we recorded this episode Queen Elizabeth II was, in fact, 93. Rather irritatingly, she had a birthday since then making us wrong about yet another thing. Don’t come to us for facts about Britain. … More The Crown (season three) – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts We return to our Favorite Movies series with Logan. This is Matt’s pick, but what does Maggie (who has never seen another X-men movie) think of Hugh Jackman’s last performance as Wolverine? Logan Directed by: James Mangold Produced by: Hutch Parker, Simon Kinberg, Lauren Shuler Donner Screenplay by: Scott Frank, … More Favorite Movies: Logan – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts For some reason… we did an episode about James Cameron’s 1997 epic Titanic. Titanic Directed by: James Cameron Produced by: James Cameron, Jon Landau Written by: James Cameron Edited by: Conrad Buff, James Cameron, Richard A. Harris Cinematography: Russell Carpenter Music by: James Horner Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy … More Titanic – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Continuing in our unintentional mini-series of movies with exclamation points in the title, we talk about DC’s Shazam! Shazam! Directed by: David F. Sandberg Produced by: Peter Safran Screenplay by: Henry Gayden Edited by: Michel Aller Cinematography: Maxime Alexandre Music by: Benjamin Wallfisch Starring: Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, … More Shazam! – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts And now for something entirely different – an offbeat Coen Brothers comedy set in Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hail, Caesar! Directed by: Joel Coen & Ethan Coen Produced by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner Screenplay by: Joel Coen & Ethan Coen Edited by: Roderick Jaynes Cinematography: Roger Deakins … More Hail, Caesar! – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts We’re a little late to the party on HBO’s miniseries Chernobyl, but we’ve seen it now and we discuss it away from the initial hype of its release last year. Is it as good as people have said? Is it historically accurate? Does it matter? Chernobyl Created by: Craig Mazin Written … More Chernobyl – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Baby Yoda gets his due on Popcorn Not Included. The Mandalorian (season one) Created by: Jon Favreau Starring: Pedro Pascal Composer: Ludwig Göransson Executive Producers: Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson Original network: Disney+ Original release: 2019

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts We discuss the Sam Mendes World War I drama 1917. 1917 Directed by: Sam Mendes Produced by: Sam Mendes, Pippa Harris, Jayne-Ann Tenggren, Callum McDougall, Brian Oliver Written by: Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-Caims Edited by: Lee Smith Cinematography: Roger Deakins Music by: Thomas Newman Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, … More 1917 – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts On this episode we’re discussing… a book? Kinda sorta. It’s the latest adaptation of the literary classic Little Women. And while it’s a mostly straightforward story, this adaptation is a little more complicated than we expected.   Little Women Directed by: Greta Gerwig Produced by: Amy Pascal, Denise Di Novi, … More Little Women (2019) – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts It’s our longest episode yet as Matt, Maggie, and special guest Melissa each run down their Top 10 Movies of the Decade. Happy New Year and New Decade everyone!

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts You know how we normally talk about one movie per episode? Well this time we talked about 38. We discuss our favorite movies of the decade with our friend Melissa. We went so long that we cut the episode in two. In this part, we run down movies that didn’t … More Favorite Movies of the Decade (2010-2019): Honorable Mentions – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Surprise, surprise! We’re actually covering Star Wars on this show. The “Skywalker Saga” is “finally” “complete”. We give our thoughts on the new movie, the new trilogy, and our wishes/speculation for the future of the franchise. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Directed by: J. J. Abrams Produced by: Kathleen … More Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Pull up a chair as we celebrate our first Tomhanksgiving on the podcast with our review of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Matthew Rhys plays a cynical journalist whose life is changed after he meets children’s television show host Fred Rogers played by Tom Hanks. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Directed … More A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We finish off the Harry Potter film series. In our longest episode to date we talk about the ending, the series as a whole, and rank the films. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Directed by: David Yates Produced by: David Heyman, David Barron, J. K. Rowling Written by: Steve Kloves Cinematography: Eduardo … More Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes There’s new Breaking Bad… sort of. We discuss the new movie that serves as an epilogue to the series. If you haven’t heard, we did a Breaking Bad episode previously. El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Directed by: Vince Gilligan Produced by: Mark Johnson, Melissa Bernstein, Charles Newirth, Vince Gilligan, Aaron Paul Written by: Vince … More El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We’re almost through with our Harry Potter series. Join us as we discuss the penultimate film and Matt makes some terrible predictions about the ending.   Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Directed by: David Yates Produced by: David Heyman, David Barron, J. K. Rowling Written by: Steve Kloves Cinematography: Eduardo Serra Edited … More Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Here’s what we thought of Brad Pitt’s journey to the stars. I still can’t believe this wasn’t based on a novel. Ad Astra Directed by: James Gray Produced by: Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, James Gray, Anthony Katagas, Rodrigo Teixeira, Arnon Milchan Written by: James Gray, Ethan Gross Edited by: John Axelrad, Lee … More Ad Astra – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes It’s the beginning of the end as we discuss possibly the most funny and most tragic of the Harry Potter series. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Directed by: David Yates Produced by: David Heyman, David Barron Written by: Steve Kloves Cinematography: Bruno Delbonnel Edited by: Mark Day Music by: Nicholas Hooper Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert … More Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes To our utter surprise we find ourselves talking about Gilmore Girls, the show with possibly the most catchy earworm of a theme song we’ve ever heard. Gilmore Girls (season one) Created by: Amy Sherman-Palladino Starring: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann Composer: Sam Phillips Executive … More Gilmore Girls (season one) – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes On this episode we discuss Maggie’s favorite Bad Shark Movie and what distinguishes a bad Bad Shark Movie from a good Bad Shark Movie. Deep Blue Sea Directed by: Renny Harlin Produced by: Akiva Goldsman, Tony Ludwig, Alan Riche Written by: Duncan Kennedy, Donna Powers, Wayne Powers Cinematography: Stephen F. Urioste Edited by: Frank J. … More Favorite Movies: Deep Blue Sea – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes The real villain of the Harry Potter stories finally shows up in the fifth installment of the film series. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Directed by: David Yates Produced by: David Heyman, David Barron Written by: Michael Goldenberg Cinematography: Sławomir Idziak Edited by: Mark Day Music by: Nicholas Hooper Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, … More Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We’re talking about a TV show again! How does Stranger Things 3 or Season 3 or whatever you want to call it measure up to previous seasons? Stranger Things 3 Created by: The Duffer Brothers Starring: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia … More Stranger Things 3 – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes The wizard Olympics comes to Hogwarts, hormones awaken in the students, and a man with no nose arises returns in the forth film of the Harry Potter franchise. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Directed by: Mike Newell Produced by: David Heyman Written by: Steve Kloves Cinematography: Roger Pratt Edited by: Mick Audsley Music … More Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We invited our first guest ever on the show, our Toy Story-loving friend Garret, to talk with us about the latest entry in Pixar’s oldest and longest-running series. Toy Story 4 Directed by: Josh Cooley Produced by: Jonas Rivera, Mark Nielsen Written by: Stephany Folsom, Andrew Stanton Edited by: Axel Geddes Music by: Randy Newman … More Toy Story 4 – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Many consider this to be the best of the Harry Potter film series, but all Matt can think about is The Office. Don’t worry. We actually do discuss the movie. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón Produced by: David Heyman, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe Written by: Steve Kloves Cinematography: Michael … More Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We discuss one of the greatest war movies of all time – a favorite of us both. Saving Private Ryan Directed by: Steven Spielberg Produced by: Ian Bryce, Mark Gordon, Gary Levinsohn, Steven Spielberg Written by: Robert Rodat Cinematography: Janusz Kamiński Edited by: Michael Kahn Music by: John Williams Starring: Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Matt Damon, … More Favorite Movies: Saving Private Ryan – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes It’s the classic story of a boy and his sleuthing electric mouse! And also a girl and her extremely delicate psychic duck. Pokémon Detective Pikachu Directed by: Rob Letterman Produced by: Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Hidenaga Katakami, Don McGowan Written by: Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, Rob Letterman, Derek Connolly Cinematography: John Mathieson Edited by: Mark … More Pokémon Detective Pikachu – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We’re back for another year at Hogwarts filled with flying cars, spiders, and frozen people. Oh my. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Directed by: Chris Columbus Produced by: David Heyman Written by: Steve Kloves Cinematography: Roger Pratt Edited by: Peter Honess Music by: John Williams Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, John … More Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes Avengers: Endgame finishes the story begun in last year’s Infinity War and represents the culmination of all the stories begun 11 years ago with Iron Man. We were surprised how much we liked Infinity War. How does the direct sequel fare? Avengers: Endgame Directed by: Anthony Russo & Joe Russo Produced by: Kevin Feige … More Avengers: Endgame – Popcorn Not Included

Subscribe: Feedburner | iTunes We embark on a journey through the Harry Potter film series which Maggie grew up with but Matt has never seen (nor has he read the books). Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Directed by: Chris Columbus Produced by: David Heyman Written by: Steve Kloves Cinematography: John Seale Edited by: Richard Francis-Bruce Music by: John Williams Starring: … More Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – Popcorn Not Included