Pop-Topic Schmooze
Hello everyone, and welcome to Pop Topic Schmooze — your weekly hangout for everything movies, TV shows, comic books, and all things geek culture! I’m your host, Frank Valdes. Every week, we dive into reviews of movies, shows, comics, and more — some fresh off the press, and some timeless favorites worth revisiting. Along the way, we’ll share hot takes, hidden gems, and the stories behind the stories that keep us all hooked. So whether you’re here for the nostalgia, something new, or just to geek out with us — you’re in the right place. Let’s get schmoozing!
Episodes
“I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)” tries to ride the requel wave with legacy nostalgia and Gen Z angst—but ends up feeling more like a missed call than a killer comeback. While there’s charm and potential, the uneven acting, soft scares, and overcooked themes leave it floating somewhere between forgettable and frustratingly familiar.
In this episode, host Frank Valdes sits down with LGBTQ Activist Jacob Alexander Gutierrez to celebrate the legacy of Superman across comics, TV, film, and beyond. Together, they explore what makes the Man of Steel timeless, discuss the newest Superman movie and how it compares to past versions, and share what Superman means to them personally. Plus, they shine a spotlight on Superman’s iconic supporting cast.
Whether you’re a lifel...
Superman (2025)Superman once again makes us believe a man can fly, both literally and metaphorically. James Gunn delivers a powerful story steeped in empathy and inner conflict, a timely reflection in a world running low on compassion and high on chaos.David Corenswet brings a refreshing sincerity to Clark Kent, capturing the gentle humanity we usually only see on comic book pages. Meanwhile, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is a brilli...
Hello everyone, and welcome to Pop Topic Schmooze — your weekly hangout for everything movies, TV shows, comic books, and all things geek culture!
I’m your host, Frank Valdes.
Every week, we dive into reviews of movies, shows, comics, and more — some fresh off the press, and some timeless favorites worth revisiting. Along the way, we’ll share hot takes, hidden gems, and the stories behind the stories that keep us all hooked.
So wh...
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