Popped Culture

Remakes! Theres just so damn many! So why do them? What makes a good one? Why are they so many bad ones? We will explore it this week as we peel this onion. 

This week we look at one of the great cult classics of cinema. The Blues Brothers. 

We journey into the 'Serververse' to tackle Space Jam A New Legacy in what might be the worst film we have ever reviewed. But how bad was it? 

What a twist! Twist endings are a cinema trick that can be hard to pull off. This week we talk about the best of them and what makes a good twist work. 

What were they thinking!? Battleship! Hasbro's beloved board game comes to the big screen in this mess of a film. 

This week we leap off the sacred timeline to follow Loki on his latest Disney + adventure. But how did the God of Mischief hold up on the small screen?

This episode we talk about the beloved classic, The Goonies. We also take the time to remember and celebrate the great Richard Donner. 

Chris Pratt takes us on a journey to the future to fight aliens. What a shame the movie sucks. Let's tear it apart like so many past soldiers. 

Marvel's first film in almost two years! Black Widow. Can Scarlet Johansson lead us out of our pandemic woes?  

This week the gang are all in lock down so we had to try and put something together! Enjoy. 

Vampire films, there sure are lots of them. Some good, some bad, some great. This week we sink our teeth into Vampire movies. Ha. Pun... You get it?

The explosive introduction to the world of Indiana Jones. This week Jason, Monica and Scott go full nerd as they talk about one of their shared favourite films. 

A thriller for our times. Promising Young Woman poses some serious questions of society and the notions of revenge. An Oscar winner and one hell of a thrill ride. Lets take a look at this one that is certainly not for the faint of heart. CW. 

Get over here! Mortal Kombat explodes onto screens again in a shower of blood! But is it good? Our hosts do battle with this episode! Contains way more swearing than usual!

This week we return to the post apocalyptic world of A Quiet Place in John Krasinski's follow up to his celebrated 2018 horror. But can a second outing hold up?  

Part 2 is here! It's as epic as Endgame, as we list our top 5 and worst 5 superhero films. Get your cape and listen now!

Everyone loves a hero, especially the super kind! But what makes a superhero super? This week we look at the origins of the superhero and talk about how this sub-genre has taken flight. 

Sequels 2: Sequel Harder! Monica set the challenge. Sequels that are better than the original! Let's talk spectacular sequels. 

Ben Affleck vs Dyslexia. Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett Vs Japan. Ben Affleck Vs Josh Hartnett for Kate Beckinsales heart. Pearl Harbor has it all. So with that slice of thick drama why is this remembered as one of the worst Hollywood films of all time? Well, let us tell you as we ask, what were they thinking?

One will fall! The epic show down between a god and a king! Jason, Monica and Scott dive into the centre of the earth for an epic monster mash! 

Jason and Scott book a trip to Skull Island this week to talk about the eighth wonder of the world. King Kong. From 1933 to 2021 the King has dominated screens, so we take the time to look back at his epic legacy. 

Jason and Scott tackle the first MCU TV show in Wandavision. 

The 2020 miniseries adaptation of the beloved Stephen King Classic, but can it stand up to the novel? Scott and Jason dive in to the battle between good and evil. Make a stand. 

The epic conclusion to our Star Wars trilogy. We talk about Star Wars TV, games, comics, books and more. As well as the future of the beloved franchise. 

The adventure continues this week as Jason and Scott rank all 11 Star Wars films!

On the first episode of our Star Wars Trilogy we explore what makes Star Wars, well, Star Wars. Enjoy! 

Great Scott! This week we look at the beloved time traveling comedy series! Let's go back! 

This week Jason and Scott take a look at Robert Zemeckis's 2020 take on Roald Dahl's The Witches, starring Anne Hathaway! Enjoy! 

Jason and Scott get romantic this week as they discus romantic films for a Valentine's Day Special. 

Something fishy is going on in the small outback town of Kiewarra and its up to detective Aaron Falk (Eric Bana) to figure it out. Jason and Scott jump into the Aussie thriller and are pleasantly surprised! There's foul play afoot! Let's get out hands dirty.

Jason and Scott travel to the Twilight Zone this week to relive the 80's classic. Four directors, four stories and one dark tragedy that caused ripples all over Hollywood. We tackle the question of art and artist separation but overall try to celebrate what is a classic film. 

Jason and Scott take a look in their own backyard on the special episode celebrating the triumphs of Australian Cinema.

Jason and Scott pick up their brass instruments and learn some deep life lessons in Soul. 

Listen to three grown men reduced to children in this special episode of Popped Culture. Jason and Scott are joined by Henry Pinto, winner of LEGO Masters Australia season 1. 

Jason and Scott travel back in time this week to the indulgent 80's to talk about WW84! Patty Jenkins returns as director and Gal Gadot Returns to the titular role in this superhero romp. But can Wonder Woman take on Kristin Wigg's Cheetah and Pedro Pascal's Max Lord? 

Welcome to the first episode of season 2! Jason, Scott and Keanu Reeves load their guns and take a joy ride through Night City in Cyberpunk 2077. So how did they find this latest game from CDProjectRed? Let's find out!

Jason and Scott tackle the biggest monster of all, 2020 in this our season 1 finale of Popped Culture. Thank you for listening this year! 

Jason and Scott deep dive into the comedy genre. Trying to define comedy, could be good for a laugh! Also top five comedy films!

Merry Christmas! In this special episode Jason and Scott review Fatman, staring Mel Gibson as Santa and Walton Goggins as an assassin trying to kill him! We then take a look at our top 5 alternative Christmas films! Yippie-Kai-yay! 

Palm Springs, this years trip to the familiar territory or Groundhog Day. Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti and J.K. Simmons take us on a journey over and over of the wedding day that just won't end. So, What did Jason and Scott think?

Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Tommy Lee Jones. Three fine actors in one film that you won't forget... For all the wrong reasons. The Comeback Trail takes a stumbling trip down nostalgia ally, tripping over almost everything along the way. So what did Jason and Scott have to say about this?

It's a body-swapping horror-comedy from the director of Happy Death Day! Freaky brings us, Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton in the slash out loud movie of the year. But what did Jason and Scott think? Grab your mask, your ceremonial dagger and let's get to it!

It has everything you want in an Indiana Jones film! Action, whips, hats, fridges... Wait... Yes this week Jason and Scott are talking about THAT Indiana Jones film in a glorious edition of what were they thinking?

This is the way. This week Jason and Scott travel to the Star Wars universe, jump aboard the Razor Crest and talk the Mandolorian. Needless to say, Jase and Scott are big Star Wars fans so this one was a treat, and it won't be our last trip to a galaxy far, far away. 

Podcast is nice! This week Jason and Scott travel to exotic Kazakhstan, from there we travel to the less exotic United States to talk Borat 2! It's filth and wrong on many levels. 

On a special Peeling Onions this week Jason and Scott are joined by James from James Bond Down Under to talk everything Bond! In light of Sean Connery's passing, we thought we'd put this one together. So get yourself a martini. Shaken, not stirred.

Aliens! This week Jason and Scott look at the use of extraterrestrials in cinema! From the friendly ET to the diabolical Xenomorph. What are our favourite on-screen visitors? 

Welcome to the 2020 Popped Culture Halloween Special! Join Jason and Scott as they talk about everything horror! From Texas Chainsaw, The Exorcist, Human Centerpied, Evil Dead, Saw and more! Its a cavalcade of frights! 

Once you eliminate the rubbish, whatever remains, no matter how it's distributed, must be quality? This week Jason and Scott take a look at family film Enola Holmes! Starring Millie Bobby Brown and Henry Cavill, this period romp takes us to meet Sherlock Holmes lil sister. But is it any good?

Most excellent! This week Jason and Scott go on a bogus journey to talk about Bill & Ted Face the Music! Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter return to their beloved comedy roles, but how does it stand up? Join us in our telephone booth and lets find out!