The Popcorn Hour with Matt and James
Welcome to The Popcorn Hour Podcast—your weekly dose of film reviews, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes insights! Whether you're a casual moviegoer or a hardcore cinephile, we're here to break down the latest blockbusters, hidden gems, and classic favorites. Expect honest opinions, spirited debates, fun trivia, and guest appearances from fellow film lovers. So grab your popcorn, take a seat, and let’s roll the reel!
Episodes
This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James are talking about Clayface and whether it could end up being the best project in the DCU so far. With DC taking one of Batman's most recognizable villains in a completely different direction, we're discussing the movie's potential, what it could mean for the future of the DCU, and whether this could be exactly the kind of project the franchise needs.
This week on The Popcorn Hour, Matt and James are stepping into the ring with the new Street Fighter movie. With a cast featuring Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, Cody Rhodes, and Noah Centineo, this adaptation takes some pretty big swings bringing the legendary video game franchise to the big screen. We’re talking about the fights, the characters, the absolutely ridiculous cast, and whether this movie actuall...
This month for Criterion of the Month, we're checking into the Overlook Hotel with Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. We talk about Jack Torrance's descent into madness, the film's eerie atmosphere, the mysteries surrounding Room 237, and why this movie has sparked so many debates over the years. Does it deserve its reputation as one of the greatest horror films ever made, or has its legacy grown bigger th...
In this episode of The Popcorn Hour, we're finally talking about Lanterns and, unfortunately, neither of us came away loving it. We get into what didn't work for us, from the story and characters to the way the Green Lantern mythology was handled, and why the show ultimately fell short of what we were hoping it would be.
We also talk about the performances, the DCU's future, and whether there's anything...
In this episode of The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about Akira and why we think it's not only one of the greatest animated films ever made, but one of the most important. From its groundbreaking animation and insane attention to detail to its influence on anime, Hollywood, and filmmaking as a whole, Akira changed what people thought animation could be.
We break down what makes the movie so incredible, w...
This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about some of the biggest movie news, including the latest rumors and updates surrounding Star Wars Episode 10, the possibility of World War Z 2, what's happening with the Saw franchise, and the latest on Avengers: Doomsday. We break down what's actually happening with each project, what we know so far, and what could be coming next for some of Hollywood's b...
This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about some of the biggest movie news, including the latest on the upcoming Resident Evil movie, what's happening with Avengers: Secret Wars, and the newest developments surrounding Lanterns. We break down the announcements, casting and story details, and what these projects could mean for some of the biggest franchises in movies and television.
Plus, we get ...
We're bringing back one of our biggest tournaments: Pixar vs DreamWorks. We took some of the biggest animated movies from both studios and put them head-to-head in a bracket to figure out which studio actually comes out on top.
From Toy Story and The Incredibles to Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and more, every matchup meant saying goodbye to another movie we love. We argue over the matc...
We're halfway through Lanterns, so it's time to talk about how we actually feel about the show so far. We're breaking down the story, characters, performances, the Green Lantern mythology, what's working, what's not, and whether the series is living up to the expectations coming into it.
With the second half of the season still to come, we're also talking about where we think the show could go from here...
100 episodes of The Popcorn Hour. For our 100th episode, we're talking about one of our Criterion of the Month picks, Dazed and Confused. We break down Richard Linklater's coming-of-age classic, what makes it so rewatchable, the characters we love, and why the movie has stuck around for so long.
It's pretty crazy to look back and realize we've made 100 episodes of this thing, so we're also taking a litt...
This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're talking about the heartbreaking losses of Tim Curry and Dolly Parton and looking back at the careers, movies, music, and legacies they leave behind. We also get into the latest on Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and everything else happening around some of the biggest movies in Hollywood right now.
We'll be talking about the moments and performances th...
For this episode, my brother and I each picked six Cartoon Network shows we grew up watching and put them all into a tournament. One by one, the shows go head-to-head until we're left with a winner.
We talk about the shows we grew up loving, why we picked them, and argue over which ones deserve to move on. Some matchups were easy, some definitely weren't.
Who would win if you made your own Cartoon Networ...
This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're breaking down the biggest movie news, including everything coming out of D23, the latest updates on Avengers: Doomsday, and what's happening with DC's Lanterns. We talk about the biggest reveals, what they could mean for Marvel and DC, and the projects we're most excited to see.
What are you most excited for — Avengers: Doomsday, Lanterns, or something else fro...
This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're breaking down the latest movie news, including the newest updates surrounding Lanterns, Avengers: Doomsday, and The Batman Part II. We discuss what these developments could mean for the future of both the DC Universe and Marvel, along with everything else making headlines in Hollywood.
Which project are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments.
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In this episode of The Popcorn Hour, we each put together our own Top 4 movies of the year — based entirely on our personal favorites. That means two completely different lists, plenty of debate, and some movies we couldn't agree on.
We break down why each movie made our lists, which picks we think deserve more attention, and ultimately compare our Top 4s.
What's your Top 4? Let us know in the comm...
This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're breaking down the biggest movie news, including the latest updates on Avengers: Doomsday, The Batman Part II and the future of the Batman franchise, plus what's happening with the X-Men in the MCU. We're also discussing Obsession 2 and the latest developments surrounding some of Hollywood's biggest upcoming projects.
Which movie are you most excited to see? Let us kn...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is finally here, and we're breaking down everything from the story and performances to the biggest surprises, standout moments, and what it all means for the future of the MCU. Did Marvel deliver another Spider-Man classic, or does it fall short of the massive expectations following No Way Home? Join us as we share our full review, discuss the ending, and talk about where P...
This week on The Popcorn Hour, we're breaking down the biggest movie news from San Diego Comic-Con, including all of Marvel's biggest announcements, surprise reveals, and what they mean for the future of the MCU. We're also discussing Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the latest footage and reactions, and what fans can expect from Peter Parker's next adventure. Plus, we cover the latest updates surrounding Ob...
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is shaping up to be one of the biggest films of 2026, and we're breaking down everything we know so far. From the cast and story to the latest production updates, filming details, and what makes this adaptation so ambitious, we cover it all.
Do you think The Odyssey will become Christopher Nolan's best film? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to l...
In this episode of The Popcorn Hour, we take on one of the biggest filmmaking debates: ranking every Christopher Nolan movie from worst to best. From Batman Begins and The Dark Knight trilogy to Inception, Interstellar, Dunkirk, Tenet, Oppenheimer, and beyond, we break down Nolan’s entire filmography and debate which films stand above the rest.
Which Nolan movie deserves the #1 spot? Which films are ...
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